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Viola arvensis (Field pansy)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola arvensis
Other names
Field pansy, Field violet, European field pansy
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. arvensis - V. arvensis is a clump-forming annual, usually regarded as a crop weed, with ovate to spoon-shaped, round-toothed, dark green leaves and, from spring to autumn, long, leafy stems bearing pale yellow to white flowers, the lower petal with a bright yellow to yellow-orange, striped throat, the upper petals occasionally marked with violet.
Viola arvensis is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact
Flower
Yellow, White, Pale-yellow in Spring; White, Pale-yellow, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, White, Pale-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Remove plant completely to control spread or deadhead before seeds develop to contain the plant.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Viola arvensis (Field pansy) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Wildflower
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Usually considered a weed, it is found growing on roadsides, railroads, waste ground, and cultivated areas. May hybridise with other Viola species in the garden.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Viola arvensis
Other names
Field pansy, Field violet, European field pansy
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. arvensis - V. arvensis is a clump-forming annual, usually regarded as a crop weed, with ovate to spoon-shaped, round-toothed, dark green leaves and, from spring to autumn, long, leafy stems bearing pale yellow to white flowers, the lower petal with a bright yellow to yellow-orange, striped throat, the upper petals occasionally marked with violet.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, White, Pale-yellow in Spring; White, Pale-yellow, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, White, Pale-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Remove plant completely to control spread or deadhead before seeds develop to contain the plant.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Viola arvensis (Field pansy) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Wildflower
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Usually considered a weed, it is found growing on roadsides, railroads, waste ground, and cultivated areas. May hybridise with other Viola species in the garden.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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