~ Similar to its sister the pansy, viola stands up to cold weather as well as to heat.
Pansy is a biennial grown a brightly colored edible flower. There are numerous varieties and perform best during the cool days of spring and fall, and will grow and flower all winter in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11. The plants need some shade and lots of moisture during hot weather and are not suitable for the summer in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
I love adding these edible flowers to my flower arrangements, salads, container gardens and simply just looking at the colorful petals. They are also ideal for borders, masses in landscape and window boxes. I think think that is exactly where they are landing themselves this year.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fp609
http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/pansies.html
http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/winter-annuals.html
Have an absolutely multicolored day, my dear friends.
Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿
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I love them! So colourful!
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Aww, thank you so much! Lots of hugggggssss
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The pansy is so pretty and colourful I would not eat it, even though it is edible. Beautiful images from Florida. Luda!
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Lol, why not, Peter? Perhaps you want to leave the flowers for the eye feast?
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Adore them, did not realise they were edible like Nasturtium. Grateful for the new knowledge.
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I love pansies and viola. They always seem to smile.
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How true. They must be smiling. Love that idea, thank you, Bridgit.
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Beautiful flowers!
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Thank you, Patty
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I love Pansies because they are so colorful…always have them in pots and garden space 🙂
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Really? That is so cool. Do you ever consume them or use them in cooking, Sophie?
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Hi Luda..no I have not used them in my cooking…but I would like to try it out in the future 🙂
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I LOVE them !!!
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Awww, thank you, Gwennie
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Oh my, absolutely gorgeous!❤️
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Always wondered how a pansy would taste? They are so beautiful!
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Thank you
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Beautiful flowers, some of them look like Vinca flowers in my garden 🙂
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Thank you, FW
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I grow these beautiful pansies too Luda, and have some right now in wall tubs on the side of my home… They certainly are edible and make a salad dish look something special with a few flowers sprinkled over it..
Sending Huge Hugs your way Luda.. Happy Gardening my friend… Lots of Love your way. ❤
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✨🙏🏼☀️❤️🦋
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My favourite winter flowers!
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Awww, thank you, Lilly
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Nice to know that such beautiful flowers can be used for a garnish as well.
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🌟🙏🏼💐✨
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How fascinating! I didn’t know any flowers could be eaten. Do they taste good, or just mostly make the salad prettier?
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Ne’er knew this, regards for letting me know.
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