heart's ease · Viola tricolor
Also known as: black eye; cat's faces; come-and-cuddle-me; constancy; cuddle-me-to-you; cull-me-to-you; Cupid's flower; fancy; flamy; flower of thought; garden gate; hearts in ease; herb Trinity; Jack-jump-up-and-kiss-me; Johnny-jump-up; jump-up-and-kiss-me; kiss-and-look-up; kiss-her-in-the-buttery; kiss-me; kiss-me-at-the-garden-gate; kiss-me-ere-I-rise; kiss-me-love; Kit-run-about; Kitty-come; Kitty-run; lady's delight; little faces; live-in-idleness; love-in-idleness; loving idol; lowly down; meet-her-in-the-entry-kiss-her-in-the-buttery; pansy; pink of my Joan; pink of my John; pretty face; stepmother plant; thinking flower; three faces under a hood; tickle-my-fancy; tricolor pansy; wild pansy; wild violet; bird's eye; none-so-pretty
Johnny jump up is known for its hardiness and ease of care. Key care requirements include ensuring well-draining soil and providing regular watering, although johnny jump up is drought-tolerant once established. Special care points involve deadheading spent flowers to promote continuous blooming and protecting johnny jump up from slugs, which are common pests attracted to the plant. Johnny jump up thrives in both sunny and partially shaded environments, making it versatile for different garden locations.
Johnny jump up is cold-resistant and moderately heat-resistant. Generally speaking, it flowers from spring to fall. Quantity of flowers may decrease in high temperatures. It can tolerate slight frost and snow cover in winter. If grown in a cold region, it should be kept warm in winter. In a word, it should be protected from high temperature and humidity in summer, and have less water in winter during its dormancy.
