Johnny-Jump-Ups (Viola tricolor) Live Starter Plant – 4 inch

Add a burst of cheerful color and charming edible blooms to your garden with our healthy, 4-inch Johnny-Jump-Ups starter plant. Also known as Wild Pansy or Heartsease, this delightful cool-season annual produces a continuous display of purple, yellow, and white flowers that brighten containers, borders, and edible gardens alike.

Our strong, nursery-grown starter plants transplant easily and establish quickly, giving you nonstop color and creativity for your garden beds—and your kitchen!

Key Features & Benefits

• Edible, Vibrant Flowers: Johnny-Jump-Ups are beloved for their sweet, lightly floral flavor and striking tri-colored petals.

  • Culinary Uses: Perfect for decorating cakes, salads, charcuterie boards, cocktails, ice cubes, or dessert toppings.

  • Beautiful Garnish: Their vivid color holds well, even after picking.

• Continuous Bloomer: Produces waves of blooms from early spring through fall (longest in cool weather), giving you a reliable source of color and edible flowers.

• Pollinator Friendly: The brightly patterned petals attract bees and beneficial insects, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.

• Easy to Grow & Low Maintenance: Thrives in cool conditions and adapts well to containers, window boxes, and mixed garden beds.

• Compact & Versatile: Ideal for edging, fairy gardens, mixed planters, and decorative herb gardens. Adds charm anywhere you plant it.

Plant Specifications

• Size: 4-inch starter pot

• Botanical Name: Viola tricolor

• Common Names: Johnny-Jump-Ups, Wild Pansy, Heartsease

• Mature Height: 6–10 inches

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones; short-lived perennial in zones 4–9

• Growth Habit: Compact, mounded habit with abundant tri-colored blooms

Planting & Care Instructions

1. Transplanting: Plant outdoors in well-draining soil once temperatures are cool and mild—ideal for spring and fall planting.

2. Spacing: Allow 6–8 inches between plants for healthy growth and airflow.

3. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch lightly in warmer months to retain moisture.

4. Harvesting: Pick flowers anytime once open. Regular harvesting encourages fresh new blooms.

5. Maintenance: Pinch spent flowers (deadhead) to boost continued blooming.

Add this charming Johnny-Jump-Ups starter plant to your cart today and enjoy its continuous color, edible blooms, and whimsical garden charm!