Johnny-Jump-Ups Seeds:

Seed Type:   Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed

Also Known As:  Wild Pansy, Heartsease, Heart’s Ease, Heart’s Delight, Tickle-My-Fancy, Jack-Jump-Up-And-Kiss-Me, Come-And-Cuddle-Me, Three Faces In a Hood, Love-In-Idleness, Pink of My John

is a charming, cold-tolerant annual/perennial blooms adored for their cheerful, tri-colored petals in shades of violet, yellow, and white. Native to Europe, these petite, joyful flowers bring vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and containers, thriving in cool weather and blooming continuously with minimal care. Their edible blooms and long-standing role in folk medicine make them a treasured addition to both ornamental and edible gardens.

Life Cycle:  Perennial

Planting Season:  Fall, Spring

Growth Habit: Creeping, Upright

Plant Height: Up to 4 inches

Color: Purple, White

Bloom Season: Spring through Summer

Plant Characteristics

Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant

Use

Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Erosion Control, Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Outdoor

Plant Resistance

Deer

Planting Instructions:

Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Press seeds lightly into the soil and cover with a thin layer (about ⅛ inch), as they prefer some darkness for germination. Keep soil consistently moist during germination (10–14 days). Space plants 6–8 inches apart. Water regularly, especially during warm spells, and deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Warning: 

While Johnny-Jump-Ups are generally safe and edible, individuals with allergies to plants in the Violaceae family should exercise caution. Always wash edible flowers before use. May cause mild stomach upset in pets if consumed in large quantities.