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Mousetoescamper

(6,407 posts) Mon Jun 16, 2025, 09:59 PM Jun 16

Wild pansy (Viola tricolor) [View all]

One of several that are blooming in a dark part of the garden where I sowed shade-tolerant wildflower seeds last fall. Viola tricolor is a common European wildflower.

[Viola tricolor] has been introduced into North America, where it has spread. It is the progenitor of the cultivated pansy, and is therefore sometimes called wild pansy; before the cultivated pansies were developed, "pansy" was an alternative name for the wild form. It can produce up to 50 seeds at a time. The flowers can be purple, blue, yellow or white. -Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_tricolor

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Wild pansy (Viola tricolor) [View all] Mousetoescamper Jun 16 OP

Gorgeous! SheltieLover Jun 16 #1

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #9

Beautiful closeup, stunning color! Diamond_Dog Jun 16 #2

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #10

AKA Johnny Jump-up Easterncedar Jun 16 #3

That was my original title Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #11

Oooohhh the colors! I love a good purple. Ziggysmom Jun 16 #4

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #12

Beautiful wendyb-NC Jun 16 #5

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #13

Wow! The colors almost glow. It's a wonderful photo. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 16 #6

Thank you, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #14

Gorgeous! I look forward to your posts. MLAA Jun 16 #7

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #15

Beautiful. area51 Jun 16 #8

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #16

Awesome image Mousetoescamper. Real nice bokeh. George McGovern Jun 17 #17

Thanks! I shot close and used a tripod Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #18

Wow. I'd love color like that in my garden. CrispyQ Jun 17 #19

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 17 #20