Upright stems with petite 1–1 1/2″ flowers. Tolerates temperature extremes and will bloom through winter in the South when planted in fall. Excellent in containers and garden beds. Rounded petal edges give the clear orange blooms a pleasant, full appearance.
Cut flowers: Overwinters well in our unheated tunnel (Zone 5) from a fall planting, yielding 12–20″ long stems under those conditions. Harvestable in mid-to-late spring. Dense, upright plants produce abundant stems and blooms.
Edible Flowers: Decorative and edible garnish for salads and desserts with slight wintergreen flavor. While a popular choice for brightening up salad mix, the flowers are also good for candying.
Also known as Johnny jump-up, European field pansy, heart’s ease, and hybrid violet.
