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Johnny Jump Up Seeds

1/4 Pound
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$24.95
1 Pound
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$95.95

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Quick Overview

This is the much-loved wild violet form native to Europe. Once it is established, it spreads rapidly. Perennial.
Details
SKU VITG
Common Name Johnny Jump Up
Botanical Name Viola cornuta or Viola tricolor
Plant Type/Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Time N/A
Seeds Per Pound 362,873
Bloom Time Spring to fall
Primary Flower Color Yellow, Purple
Light Requirements Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Estimated Mature Height 4-12 inches tall
Soil Moisture Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Native To Europe
Native to Mountainsof Spain and France
Ships As Seed
Ideal Growing Region Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Is It Storable? Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
Description
This famous little plant sports a cheery purple, yellow and white “face”, reminding us of pansies. It is mentioned by Shakespeare, and also in Greek mythology, where it is said to have once been pure white, until wounded with one of Cupid’s arrows. A great, permanent species for the edges or front of any wild meadow, and very useful under high trees. (If planted in partial shade, it can bloom all season.)

* also often called Viola tricolor.

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American Meadows Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta) - 1/4 LB
 
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  • Attractive (3)
  • Hardy (3)
  • Healthy (3)

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    • Garden (3)
    • Outdoors (3)
    • Patio (3)
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    4.0

    Nice in my rock garden.

    By Big Al

    from Dayton, NV

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    Pros

    • Long Bloom Time
    • Low Maintenance
    • Reliable Growth

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Does well in clay

      Comments about American Meadows Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta) - 1/4 LB:

      I enjoy them in my rock garden. They do well in the high desert.

       
      4.0

      Success!

      By Susan

      from Berkeley, CA

      About Me Avid Gardener

      Pros

      • Long Bloom Time
      • Pest Resistant
      • Reliable Growth
      • Vivid Colors

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Erosion Control

        Comments about American Meadows Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta) - 1/4 LB:

        These are perhaps the only wildflower seeds that survived the attack of the sparrows! They came up quickly in the fall, made it through our mild California winter and are blooming profusely right now. They like the shady/partly sunny spot they are in.

         
        4.0

        I love this little flower!

        By Kory

        from Elizabeth, CO

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        Pros

        • Attractive
        • Hardy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Garden
          • Outdoors
          • Patio

          Comments about American Meadows Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta) - 1/4 LB:

          These are great looking little flowers that do pretty well, once established. They do not spread to well where I live because growing conditions are pretty harsh, but I love them where I have them.

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          4.0

          We'll see!

          By northern gardner

          from Vermont

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          Pros

          • Hardy
          • Healthy

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Garden
            • Outdoors

            Comments about American Meadows Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta) - 1/4 LB:

            This is a great filler for areas on a slope. I have a rock garden and they seem to be coming in nicely and filling up the empty spaces.

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            5.0

            The sweetest flowers!

            By Susan

            from Midlothian, VA

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            Pros

            • Accurate Instructions
            • Attractive
            • Healthy

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Patio

              Comments about American Meadows Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta) - 1/4 LB:

              We planted these seeds in pots and planters. They bloomed profusely all summer long last year. We have ordered more for this summer. We love the small purple and white blooms. There was a large pot on our front porch that was delightful to look at each time we came home last summer and fall.

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              5.0

              Good Price!

              By Sarahbeth

              from Bellingham WA

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              Pros

              • Accurate Instructions
              • Attractive
              • Fragrant
              • Hardy
              • Healthy
              • Lightweight
              • Versatile

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                Best Uses

                • Garden
                • Indoors
                • Outdoors
                • Patio

                Comments about American Meadows Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta) - 1/4 LB:

                I am going to be giving these seeds as favors at my upcoming wedding and I was so excited to see you selling so many for such a good price. I think this will be enough but if it is not I am defiantly going to buy more from here!

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                This is the much-loved wild violet form native to Europe. Once it is established, it spreads rapidly. Perennial.

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