The Horned Violet Johny Jump Up – Viola cornuta – 100 Seeds

Add a splash of color and whimsy to your garden with The Horned Violet Johny Jump Up (Viola cornuta), a delightful perennial known for its small, horned petals and charming bi-color blooms in shades of purple, blue, yellow, and white. This hardy flower thrives in cooler climates and is prized for its long blooming season and ease of care. Perfect for borders, containers, and ground cover, it attracts pollinators and adds natural beauty wherever planted.

Usage:

• Ideal for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Edible flowers perfect for garnishing salads, desserts, and drinks

• Great as a charming ground cover or companion plant

Sowing Time:

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed

Germination Time:

• 10–14 days

Sowing Depth:

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil, about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

• pH 6.0–7.5

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours of sunlight daily)

Watering:

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds

Plant Height:

• 15–30 cm (6–12 inches) tall

Spacing:

• Thin or transplant seedlings 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) apart

Harvest Time:

• Flowers bloom in 8–12 weeks after sowing

• Blooms last through spring to early summer, sometimes into fall

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 5–9

Other Benefits:

• Long blooming, colorful and fragrant

• Low maintenance and cold hardy

• Edible and decorative flowers

• Perfect for cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes

Latin Name: Viola cornuta