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๐ธ๐ The Horned Violet Johny Jump Up โ Viola cornuta โ 100 Seeds
๐ธ๐ The Horned Violet Johny Jump Up โ Viola cornuta โ 100 Seeds
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Add a splash of color and whimsy to your garden with The Horned Violet Johny Jump Up (Viola cornuta), a delightful perennial known for its small, horned petals and charming bi-color blooms in shades of purple, blue, yellow, and white. This hardy flower thrives in cooler climates and is prized for its long blooming season and ease of care. Perfect for borders, containers, and ground cover, it attracts pollinators and adds natural beauty wherever planted.
Usage:
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Ideal for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
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Edible flowers perfect for garnishing salads, desserts, and drinks
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Great as a charming ground cover or companion plant
Sowing Time:
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Sow indoors 8โ10 weeks before last frost
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Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed
Germination Time:
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10โ14 days
Sowing Depth:
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Lightly cover seeds with fine soil, about 0.5 cm (ยผ inch) deep
Soil Requirements:
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Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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pH 6.0โ7.5
Sunlight Requirements:
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Full sun to partial shade (4โ6 hours of sunlight daily)
Watering:
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Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
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Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds
Plant Height:
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15โ30 cm (6โ12 inches) tall
Spacing:
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Thin or transplant seedlings 20โ25 cm (8โ10 inches) apart
Harvest Time:
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Flowers bloom in 8โ12 weeks after sowing
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Blooms last through spring to early summer, sometimes into fall
Hardiness Zone:
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USDA Zones 5โ9
Other Benefits:
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Long blooming, colorful and fragrant
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Low maintenance and cold hardy
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Edible and decorative flowers
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Perfect for cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes
Latin Name: Viola cornuta
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