Viola-These plants enclude the pansy and violet family. Both like a soil rich in humus and a sunny location. They grow to heights of 6-10 inches and are lovely edging plants.
In my area pansies are grown as annuals, they do not return successfully in the area they are planted. They will however re-seed in other areas. I prefer a plant to stay in the area I have choosen it to be, therefore I use pansies as annual. Pansies are compact plants that will flower the whole summer if dead-headed regularly. Look into the face of a pansy and it's sure to bring a smile to your face, That pretty flower is smiling back at you.
Violets on the other hand are a true perennial. They will return year after year. I love seeing lawns in the spring covered with the purple or white of the violet.
Pansy
Violets
In my area pansies are grown as annuals, they do not return successfully in the area they are planted. They will however re-seed in other areas. I prefer a plant to stay in the area I have choosen it to be, therefore I use pansies as annual. Pansies are compact plants that will flower the whole summer if dead-headed regularly. Look into the face of a pansy and it's sure to bring a smile to your face, That pretty flower is smiling back at you.
Violets on the other hand are a true perennial. They will return year after year. I love seeing lawns in the spring covered with the purple or white of the violet.
Pansy
Violets
