Viola tricolor Blue Elf 
                          
                             
                                Johnny Jump-Up | 
                                USDA Zone: 2-9 | 
                              
                           
                          Plant number: 1.550.220 
                          
                                                    (='King Henry') Usually treated as bedding annuals, Johnny Jump-ups will overwinter, or at least self-seed each year. This extremely popular selection has miniature pansy flowers in a deep violet-blue shade, with a tiny yellow eye. Terrific plants for edging in the border or woodland, and in containers. Plants benefit from a light trimming in June, to encourage new growth for a fall display. Sometimes these will flower all winter in climates with mild weather. 
                          
                          Further details for  Viola tricolor Blue Elf
   
      
           
           
           Optimal Growing Conditions
           
           
               Sun Exposure                   Full Sun or   Partial Shade
                  Soil Type                   Normal or   Sandy  or   Clay
                  Soil pH                   Neutral or   Alkaline  or   Acid
                  Soil Moisture                   Average or   Moist
                  Care Level                       Easy                                                       
             
      
           
           
           Appearance and Characteristics
           
           
             Flower Colour                                                                      Deep Blue                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
              Blooming Time                   Early Summer                    Mid Summer                    Late Summer                    Early Spring                    Mid Spring                    Late Spring                    Early Fall                    Mid Fall                    Late Fall                                                   
              Foliage Color                                                                      Deep Green                                                                                                                                                                                                            
              Plant Uses & Characteristics                   Accent: Good Texture/Form                    Alpine & Rock                                                      Border                                     Containers                                     Cut Flower                    Deer Resistant                                                      Edging                                     Evergreen                    Fragrant                                     Massed                                                                                                         Woodland
              Flower Head Size                   Very Small                                                                    
              Height                               10-15 cm                     4-6 inches
              Spread                    15-20 cm                     6-8 inches
              Foot Traffic                   None
                 Growth Rate                   Fast             
       
  
                          
                          Disclaimer:  This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.                            
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