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Features
Family
Violaceae
Native
Asia and Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Heaviest in cool weather
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Johnny-Jump-Up Viola Seeds
Viola tricolor
¾" purple and yellow flowers
Planting Viola
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6" |
| Thinning | When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6" |
| Germination | 7–20 days |
| Start Indoors | 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or in midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool–season bloom. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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29 reviews
- Sylvia B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/2/26Viola
Johnny jump ups. My favorite. Some have reseeded and turned all purple over tye years. Planted a new batch. Came in two days of ordreing!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Sylvia,
We're so happy to hear Johnny-Jump-Up Violas are your favorite! You're going to have such a wonderful mix of your established purple ones and these new colorful violas creating the most charming garden display. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Addison y.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/12/26Slower to start
While these were slower to start than I expected they are starting to get their true leaves after Weeks. If your wanting earlier in blooms I would recommend starting really early in the season. I'm zone 8b SW WA and started in doors. However great germination and getting excited to see them grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Addison,
Thanks for the great feedback on our Johnny-Jump-Up Viola Seeds! It sounds like yours are right on track with those true leaves coming in. Your tip about starting really early in the season is spot on - especially for gardeners wanting those early spring blooms! We're so glad to hear you had great germination rates, and we know those Johnny-Jump-Ups are going to be absolutely gorgeous once they get established. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tonya S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/255 Stars
I winter sow in milk jugs, planted 6 of these in a jug and all came up. I forgot to pinch them back so they got a little leggy throughout the season but performed well and as expected otherwise. I had them in afternoon shade and they bloomed all summer and into the fall.
- Aubrin M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/2/245 Stars
Havent planted these yet.
- Cheryldene A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/5/245 Stars
Now these are beautiful! They bloomed pretty quickly and really took well to being in a planter. We move them around to get the sun and they really cheer up the house.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate