The viola genus of plants is vast, including violets, pansies, johnny jump-ups, and the Wisconsin State Flower, the wood violet. The common denominator among the plants is color, color, and more ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

Viola, johnny-jump-up, pansy? What’s in a name? Viola is the name of a genus containing about 500 differentspecies. Most of the violas cultivated for gardens today are grownas annuals or short-lived ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Be patient. Perennials can take a few years to take off, so don't fret if they seem lackluster the first ...

Shade-loving perennials provide dependable color and texture in the cooler, lower-light areas of the garden, and in USDA Zone 6, many perform well. This zone stretches from the southern part of New ...