Organic Wild Pansy

Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor) from the Jardins de l'Écoumène is a perennial plant highly prized for its colorful flowers and its multiple uses, both decorative and culinary.

Spread: 20-30 cm
Plant height: 15-25 cm
Quantity per pack: 60 seeds
Companion plants: Strawberries, salads, rose bushes
Enemy plants: None known

The flowers, in shades of blue-violet and yellow eye, offer a magnificent contrast and bring a lively touch to the garden. Forming a carpet bush, the small flowers of 2 to 3 cm in diameter brighten up beds, borders and even pots.

The flowers and leaves are edible and often used to decorate and flavor various dishes such as salads, cold soups, cakes, and infusions. The plant is also appreciated for its purifying and mild laxative properties, rich in mineral salts and carotenoids.

Wild Pansy is easy to grow, hardy to zone 3, and can grow in sun or light shade. For abundant flowering, favor sunny locations.

Wild Pansy is a great option for home gardeners looking to add a decorative and beneficial plant to their garden.