Open-pollinated. Perennial, Zones 3-9. Also known as Heartsease Pansy. This 4–6" favorite bears tricolor blooms in violet, lavender and canary yellow. Small abundant flowers like partial shade. Can be direct seeded early spring for flowers late in season or sown in fall for earlier blooms the following year. Some call it invasive, others enjoy its cheerful spreading habit. Flowers make edible decorations with a faint wintergreen taste. And Heartsease has a long history as a medicinal plant for many conditions. ~900 seeds/g. ③
Helen Mount Johnny-Jump-Up
Helen Mount Johnny-Jump-Up
Open-pollinated. Perennial, Zones 3-9. Also known as Heartsease Pansy. This 4–6" favorite bears tricolor blooms in violet, lavender and canary yellow. Small abundant flowers like partial shade. Can be direct seeded early spring for flowers late in season or sown in fall for earlier blooms the following year. Some call it invasive, others enjoy its cheerful spreading habit. Flowers make edible decorations with a faint wintergreen taste. And Heartsease has a long history as a medicinal plant for many conditions. ~900 seeds/g. ③
Additional Information
Flowers
All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
Germination Testing
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Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.