Violas
... Violaceae.
v. tricolor. JOHNNY-JUMP-UPS
The Viola
Family of perennials includes violas, violets, and pansies. These
plants grow best in moist, rich soils ... and self-seed profusely.
With the exception of violets (which thrive in shady areas), this plant
family likes full sun in our coastal area. They can provide color
in borders or as ground cover for spring-flowering bulbs. They also
do well in pots. The plant in the top right is a Johnny-Jump-Up (V.
tricolor) which self-seeded from the previous year. The purple and
yellow flowers resemble miniature pansies. The one pictured at the top
left is a similar variety of variegated blues, but lacking the splashes
of yellow. Violas, as well as violets and pansies, are an enjoyable addition
to the spring, summer, and fall garden ... providing both color and fragrance.
![[PICTURE OF THE TRICOLOR VIOLAS
GROWING IN MY GARDEN]](viola.jpg)
![[PICTURE OF THE TRICOLOR VIOLAS
GROWING IN MY GARDEN]](violas.jpg)
