Annuals – Pansy

• Pansy 

Botanical name: viola wittrockiana

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: less than a ft in height and up to 1 ft in width 

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 6-10

Flower color: yellow, purple, red, pink, white, black, brown, blue, orange 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by sowing 

Landscape use: borders, mixed garden beds, container plant, goes well under tall trees and bushes 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: comes in a wide variety of vibrant colors

Watering instructions: likes evenly moist soil, allow the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid flower fertilizer once a month during the flowering season

Best time to plant: spring, late fall/early winter 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: marigolds, mums, primrose, snapdragon 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: not invasive