Sweet Violet
Viola
VY-oh-luh
Perennials: Flower
Johnny Jump Up
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Heart-shaped leaves with fragrant flowers. Does best in moist locations. Blooms in spring.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Face / Pansy
Characteristics
Type
Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division