FlowersBeginner
Pansy
Viola × wittrockiana
Scientific Name
Viola × wittrockiana
Family
Violaceae
Origin
Europe (hybrid)
Type
Annual/Biennial
70-90 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet, grassy
- Edible flower garnish
- Salads
- Cake decorations
- Crystallized flowers
- Flavored vinegars
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
JanuaryFebruaryAugust
Sow Outdoors
MarchSeptember
Harvest
MarchAprilMayOctoberNovember
Health Benefits
- Traditional skin remedy
- Mild anti-inflammatory
- Contains salicylic acid compounds
- Traditional for respiratory issues
- Mild laxative properties