Viola, Garden Pansy, Pansy
Violax williamsii 'Singing the Blues'

Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la)
Species: x williamsii (wil-yams-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Singing the Blues

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds