Cat johnny jump up
Viola 'Cat'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White with yellow eye
Garden uses
Notes
'Cat' johnny jump up (Viola 'Cat') is a perennial for ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. The fragrant white flowers have a yellow eye and open in mid to late spring. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 9 to 12 inches, so plant a few together for a soft carpet.
Pairs well with Allegheny spurge, Ebony spleenwort, Ramsons, and Zorro bigleaf hydrangea.