Rebecca johnny jump up
Viola 'Rebecca'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White and yellow with violet marginal flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rebecca' johnny jump up (Viola 'Rebecca') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, ground cover, and pollinator gardens. 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. Fragrant white and yellow flowers with violet flecks open in early to late spring. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. The blooms attract butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Green and gold, Cardinal flower, and Indian grass.