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Garden Pansy

Viola × wittrockiana, Violaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PurslanePortulaca oleracea
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Grape HyacinthMuscari armeniacum
Pollinator Sharing
Common SnowdropGalanthus nivalis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
SalsifyTragopogon porrifolius
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Lily of the ValleyConvallaria majalis

Lily of the valley's toxic compounds can inhibit growth of nearby flowering annuals like pansies

Uses

Functions

FoodOrnamental

Edible Parts

Flowers

Common Questions

What zones does Garden Pansy grow in?

Garden Pansy grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Garden Pansy?

Good companions for Garden Pansy include Purslane, Grape Hyacinth, Common Snowdrop, Salsify.

Design guilds with Garden Pansy and see companion relationships visually.

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