Emma johnny jump up
Viola 'Emma'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Violet blue with a burgundy splash below a yellow eye
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Emma' johnny jump up (Viola 'Emma') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, loamy soil. The fragrant violet blue flowers have a burgundy splash below a yellow eye and bloom in spring and again in early to mid summer. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit them. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Green and gold, Cardinal flower, and Indian grass.