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| Identification |
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Genus
Viola
Species
tricolor
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
heart's ease
Johnny-jump-up
Family
VIOLACEAE
Specimen number
S11250
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p180;MedPl p280;Frgnt p268;Xeri p278
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8" - 1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
My Nursery
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Viola tricolor have a mildly rank smelling aroma. Heart's ease (also known as Johnny-jump-up) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is fertile. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
expectorant
emollient
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Viola tricolor has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an expectorant or an emollient. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
curiously unpleasant when crushed
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Viola tricolor has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Heart's ease (locally known in some parts as Johnny-jump-up) has flowers with three colored flat velvet faces. The blossoms are typically of a purple color, having accents of violet, yellow and purple.
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