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Pansy
Scientific Name: Viola × wittrockiana L.
Synonym: Viola tricolor hortensis
Family: Violaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: All zones as annual Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Heat Tolerance: Cool season only in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade. Full sun in Phoenix will kill it after June Origin: Hybrid of Viola altaica × V. lutea or V. tricolor Growth Habits: Annual or short lived perennial to 8 inches tall (20 cm) plant 6 inches apart (15 cm) Watering Needs: Regular water Propagation: Seeds

Cultural Practices:
Starts seeds inside, and set out 10-week-old plants in the fall, 6 inches apart (15 cm). In Phoenix they will stop blooming and start showing stress when the nights get really warm in May.