Pansy / Viola in Zone 3a
Viola x wittrockiana
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Pansy / Viola needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Mar 7–Mar 14 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 16–May 23 |
| Estimated bloom | ~65 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Pansy / Viola.
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See it growing
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