Pansy

The //Viola// tricolor is derived from a hybrid of the //Viola// genus. V. tricolor is a dicotyledon due to the fact that the leaves have a branched pattern of vascular tissues. Each flower has five petals that are not organized symmetrically. There are two petals that overlap, two side petals, and one larger lower petal. The flowers are yellow in color, though they can grow in a wide range of other colors through selective breeding. Pansies are adapted to survive easily through winters in hardiness zones four to eight. V. tricolor is susceptible to the soil-born fungus, stem rot. The fungus may cause the plant to collapse. //Ramularia// defectens is a fungal infection that causes dark spots to appear on the leaves. V. tricolor are generally biennials with a two year life cycle. During the first year of growth, only green sporophyte growth occurs. The flowers are produced during the second year of growth followed by the death of the V. tricolor.

Pansies are beautiful flowers that can add a bit of color to your garden. These small plants, approximately 9 inches tall, are known to be able to easily adapt to a wide variety of environments. There are three main types of pansies: large, medium, and mutiflora. The pansy is a hybrid of Viola flowers, which have been associated with love and romance. The pansy has five rounded petals, each with dark markings on its interior. The stems are relatively thin and have both pointy and rounded leaves coming off of them. The pansy can be a great addition to your garden, as it adds a gentle perfume-like fragrance to the area. Their petals form delicate cone shapes. Unfortunately, the pansy is vulnerable to being eaten by several insects: aphids, slugs, and spider mites. These flowers grow from seeds and require partial light and consistent watering by the gardener.



A golden burst, a buttery sun Overlapping top petals give the impression of one Biennials, in their two year life cycle they are done Its sweet scent is so pleasant it will stun

They grow best where there is bright light It flowers in its second year to create a beautiful sight Pansies grow up to nine inches tall- just the right height

They come in a variety of colors- from red to black like a stormy sea Rays radiate from the inside like lines breaking free Hardy in the winter, they are able to survive a low degree In Shakespeare it was used in a love potion- its beauty is easy to see