A. Violas and pansies are common names for plants in the Viola genus. Violas often have smaller and more numerous blooms, while pansy blooms typically have 'faces'. But they've been hybridized so much ...

The planting of cool-season bedding plants is in full swing. They will provide color in the fall, through the winter and in a grand display in spring. Cool-season bedding plants enjoy mild to chilly ...

The cooler winter weather of southern California is approachingat last, and what better flowering plant to give us mass color thanthe delightful, multicolored pansy? They are used in ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

Latin name: Viola x wittrockiana. Planting months: October to February. Cold tolerance: Hardy. Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick ...

Whenever I go to the post office, I can count on a friendly hello, even if there's no one about. You see, the window boxes are full of pansies now. Their colorful petals form expressive little faces ...

I can remember when my sister Sherry and I were little, every spring Mom would take us to this little country store after Sunday school to pick out a box of pansies. We'd look each flower over ...

If you are looking for the perfect flowers to enliven your winter landscape, pansies and violas ought to be your choice. In the South, both bloom nonstop from fall through spring, providing cheerful ...