- 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
