Viola

• Viola 'Johnny Jump Ups' (Viola tricolor)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 6-8 inches

Description: Viola 'Johnny Jump Ups' are charming and prolific, known for their small but vibrant tri-color flowers typically in purple, yellow, and white. This hardy perennial is cold-tolerant and blooms profusely in early spring, often reseeding and appearing year after year. They are perfect for borders, ground cover, and container gardening, and they attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
• Space plants about 6 inches apart.
• Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Early Spring or Fall

Nativity to Texas: No

• Viola 'Cool Summer Breeze' (Viola cornuta 'Cool Summer Breeze')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 6-8 inches

Description: Viola 'Cool Summer Breeze' features delicate white flowers with purple streaks, offering a cooling visual effect. It thrives in cooler temperatures and can bloom into the summer if kept in partial shade and well-watered. Ideal for mass plantings, edgings, and as an underplanting for taller, spring-flowering bulbs, this variety provides extended color in garden beds and containers.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-draining, humus-rich soil.
• Space plants about 6-8 inches apart.
• Water consistently, especially during hotter days, to keep the soil cool and moist.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Early Spring or Fall

Nativity to Texas: No