field pansy
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An annual or biennial wildflower, with a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves with bluntly toothed edges. Flowers from spring through to late summer, with leafy, upright stems bearing small, creamy white flowers, around 1cm across, with a yellow mark flecked with purple on the lower petal
Scientific classification
- Species
- field pansy (Viola arvensis)
- Genus
- Viola
- Family
- Violaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of field pansy
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of field pansy
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field pansy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in situ in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in any well-drained soil in an open, sunny spot; often found in fields and on waste ground
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to pansy leaf spot, powdery mildews, a rust and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and violet leaf midges
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