Dainty little violas with cheerful purple, yellow, and white faces. They're one of the first flowers to bloom each spring and spread themselves around happily year after year.
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Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
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Water
Regular, even moisture
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Type
Annual (cool-season)
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Soil
Fertile, well-drained
Growing Basics
Johnny jump ups are cool-season annuals (technically short-lived perennials) in Minnesota. They bloom their best in spring and fall and fade in summer heat.
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade. A little afternoon shade extends their blooming season in warm weather.
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Transplanting: Very cold-tolerant â you can plant them out several weeks before your last frost. They don't mind a light freeze.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist. Don't let them dry out, especially during warm spells.
Fertilization: A light feeding at planting and again mid-season is sufficient.
Other Tips
The flowers are edible â beautiful as a garnish on salads or desserts.
Self-seeds prolifically. Let a few go to seed and you'll likely have volunteers popping up next spring.
Deadhead to extend blooming, but leave a few spent flowers at the end of the season if you want them to naturalize.
They tend to peter out in midsummer when heat sets in â that's normal. They're not done; the seeds are just waiting for cooler weather.
