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Botanical Information
Taxonomy
- Violets (Viola odorata)
- Johnny-jump-ups (Viola tricolor)
- Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana)
History
Physical Description
Low growing plants with three petaled flowers; grow in a spreading habit before growing taller; Johnny-jump-ups reseed themselves readily. Violets are perennials, while Johnny-jump-ups and pansies are annuals.
Varieties & Cultivars
Categories or Types of [plantname]
Colors Available
Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/[plantname])
Growth Requirements
Climate & Temperature Requirements
Air Temperature
Violas bloom best in cool weather, but they still look pretty darn good in the middle of our 100 degree summers
Soil Temperature
Humidity
Day Length or Light Requirements
full sun or shade
Site Conditions Favored
Soil Requirements
Soil Texture
well-drained, moist soil
pH
Nutrient Requirements
fertile soil preferred
Propagation
Methods of propagation
Seed
Division
Violets, the perennial of the bunch, can be divided and moved around the garden
Cuttings
Transplanting or Potting Up
Seed Saving
Planting Out
Bed Prep & Soil Amendments
Bed Spacing
Row Spacing
Planting Depth
Alternative Bed Methods
Container Gardening
Routine Cultivation & Maintenance
Water Requirements
Fertilization Recommendations
Mulching & Weeding
Pinching or Pruning & Dividing
Support
Winterizing
Companion Planting
Helpful Companions
Harmful Companions
Companion to..
Pests, Diseases & Problems
Common Pests
Common Diseases
Symptoms
Whole Plant
Leaves
Stem/Trunk
Flowers
Fruit
Roots
Harvesting & Storage
Edible Parts of the Plant
Flowers of the viola family have a sweet, wintergreen or perfumed flavor
Yield
Days to Harvest / Harvest Timing
Harvest Methods
Storage of harvest
Fresh
Canned
Frozen
Pickled
Dried
Cooking
Nutritional Benefits & Values
Toxicity
Cooking
Preparation
Cooking Methods
Recipes (link to …/category/recipes/tag/[plantname])
Flower usage:
- compound butter (colors the butter)
- float flowers in punch
- add to fruit salads
- candy them for decorating cakes or pies
Resources
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