100 Seeds Johnny Jump Up Viola cornuta

Johnny Jump Up is a charming cool-season viola treasured for its petite, nodding blossoms that blend violet, lavender, yellow, and white in a cheerful, old-fashioned display. These low-growing, mounding plants naturalize readily and bring a soft, cottage-garden feel to borders, rock gardens, and containers.

The delicate blooms are edible and make a colorful garnish for salads, desserts, and drinks, while their long flowering window provides early-season interest in beds and patio pots. Plants perform best in cool weather, often pausing bloom during the hottest part of summer before resuming in autumn. Johnny Jump Up self-sows freely and returns year after year in suitable climates.
Species: Viola cornuta
Type: Perennial (often grown as annual)
Plant_Habit: Low mounding, spreading
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich
Days_to_Harvest: 90-100 (from seed to bloom)
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-21 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; light aids germination
Spacing: 6-9 inches
Notes: Cool-season grower; blooms may slow in peak summer heat