Pansy

Cool weather is just what pansy prefers. It's an annual that gardeners flock to because it's one of the best flowers to plant in spring for early-season containers and window boxes, relishing the variety in bloom color as much as the cheery uplifted petals.
Name: Viola x wittrockiana
Growing conditions: Sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil
Size: To 10 inches tall and 12 inches wide
Zones: 4-8

Light:

Part Sun, Shade, Sun

Type:

Perennial

Height:

Under 6 inches

Width:

6 inches or indefinitely wide, depending on variety

Flower Color:

Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White

Foliage Color:

Chartreuse/Gold

Seasonal Features:

Fall Bloom, Spring Bloom, Winter Bloom, Winter Interest

Problem Solvers:

Deer Resistant, Groundcover

Special Features:

Cut Flowers, Fragrance, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance

Spring flowers