Pansy: Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor)
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This bright-eyed flower once grew wild throughout Europe, and was known as "hearts-ease." Other common names included Love in Idleness, the Trinity Herb, and Three Faces in a Hood. Though the identity of "Johnny" is not known, that particular name seems to originate in 18th century America. Thomas Jefferson's notes of his extensive garden show that he planted this flower on April 1, 1767. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Scientific Name: Viola tricolor
Also Known As: Field Pansy, HeartsEase, Horned Pansy, Horned Violet, Tufted Violet
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Annual: 8-11
Perennial: 4-7
Maturity: 60-70 Days
Light: Full sun to partial shade in warm climates.
Water: Wet to Medium
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, & Butterflies.
Containers?: Yes
Height: 9”
Spacing: 6-12”
Sow Depth: Press into soil surface
USDA Zone: 4-11
Produces: tricolored blooms in bright purple, yellow and white.
Also Known As: Field Pansy, HeartsEase, Horned Pansy, Horned Violet, Tufted Violet
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Annual: 8-11
Perennial: 4-7
Maturity: 60-70 Days
Light: Full sun to partial shade in warm climates.
Water: Wet to Medium
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, & Butterflies.
Containers?: Yes
Height: 9”
Spacing: 6-12”
Sow Depth: Press into soil surface
USDA Zone: 4-11
Produces: tricolored blooms in bright purple, yellow and white.
Direct sow in spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 1-2 weeks. This plant can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring.
Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Control weeds, since this plant does not do well with competition. Mature plants do fairly well in drought, though they adapt to well-drained moist soil. These plants also have excellent resistance to both heat and cold. It also grows well in rocky or sandy soil. This plant readily reseeds itself.
These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
After the flowers fade, oval pods will begin to develop. When ripe, each pod will split open into three sections that hold the ripe seeds. Remove the seeds. Since they lose their viability quickly, planting immediately will result in the best germination. If storing is necessary, keep the seed in the refrigerator until planting.
Edible Parts: Flowers; Leaves.
Edible Uses: Tea.
Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked. When added to soup they thicken it in much the same way as okra. A tea can be made from the leaves. The small attractive flowers are added to salads or used as a garnish.
Edible Uses: Tea.
Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked. When added to soup they thicken it in much the same way as okra. A tea can be made from the leaves. The small attractive flowers are added to salads or used as a garnish.
Medicinal Uses:
Anodyne; Antiasthmatic; Antiinflammatory; Antiseborrheic; Antispasmodic; Cardiac; Demulcent; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emollient; Expectorant; Homeopathy; Laxative;
Vulnerary.
Pansy has a long history of herbal use and was at one time in high repute as a treatment for epilepsy, asthma, skin diseases and a wide range of other complaints. In modern herbalism it is seen as a purifying herb and is taken internally in the treatment of skin complaints such as eczema. The herb is anodyne, antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory, cardiac, demulcent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, laxative and vulnerary. Being expectorant, it is used in the treatment of various chest complaints such as bronchitis and whooping cough, whilst its diuretic action makes it useful for treating rheumatism, cystitis and difficulty in passing urine. It is also used as an ointment for treating eczema and other skin complaints and is also useful in cases of rheumatism, bed-wetting etc. The plant is harvested from June to August and dried for later use. The root is emetic. A homeopathic remedy is made from the entire plant. It is used in the treatment of cutaneous eruptions.
Anodyne; Antiasthmatic; Antiinflammatory; Antiseborrheic; Antispasmodic; Cardiac; Demulcent; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emollient; Expectorant; Homeopathy; Laxative;
Vulnerary.
Pansy has a long history of herbal use and was at one time in high repute as a treatment for epilepsy, asthma, skin diseases and a wide range of other complaints. In modern herbalism it is seen as a purifying herb and is taken internally in the treatment of skin complaints such as eczema. The herb is anodyne, antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory, cardiac, demulcent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, laxative and vulnerary. Being expectorant, it is used in the treatment of various chest complaints such as bronchitis and whooping cough, whilst its diuretic action makes it useful for treating rheumatism, cystitis and difficulty in passing urine. It is also used as an ointment for treating eczema and other skin complaints and is also useful in cases of rheumatism, bed-wetting etc. The plant is harvested from June to August and dried for later use. The root is emetic. A homeopathic remedy is made from the entire plant. It is used in the treatment of cutaneous eruptions.
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Tatsoi and Mizuna. Combine petite johnny jump-ups with other hardy annuals such as dusty miller or dianthus. Johnny jump-ups also combine well with chrysanthemums, marigolds and other popular autumn flowers.
Suggested Varieties
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Marigolds: Sparky Mix French (Tagetes patula)
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