Pansy's & Viola's are the most sold flowers in the world. There are two main types of pansy's, clear or pure & faced or blotch. A pansy with a face/blotch, features a dark blotch in the center of the flower. Pansy's are available in a amazing array of colors, can overwinter in many areas if they had time to develop a good footing and are easy to grow, rarely having any disease or insect problems. Assorted colors, flower sizes, mixes, heights, & spreads, depending on variety.
- Height: 6 in
- Spread: 6-8 in
- Zone: Zones 5 - 9
- Flower Size: Varies
The name pansy is derived from the French word pensee' meaning "thought", and so it was named because the blotched flower resembles a human face. Because of this the pansy has long been a symbol of free-thought. Pansy flowers are edible and when temps drop below 25 degrees their foliage will wilt and turn a grey - green as a defense from the cold.
