Also known as Banewort · European Wild Pansy · Field Pansy
Viola tricolor, the Wild Pansy, is a charming annual or short-lived perennial with small, colorful flowers, often used as ground cover or in borders.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, but tolerates some shade.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Maintain evenly moist soil, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 10-20°C; can tolerate light frost.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overhead watering, which can encourage fungal diseases.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months or if the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Lightly pinch back stems in mid-season to promote bushier growth and prevent legginess.
Remove any yellowing or diseased foliage promptly.
Easily propagated from seed sown in early spring or late summer. Seeds can be sown directly into the garden or in pots. It can also be propagated by division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Annual repotting is generally not necessary unless the plant becomes root-bound. If repotting, do so in early spring before new growth begins. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one with good drainage.
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Where Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Species | Viola tricolor |
Similar in genus Viola
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