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Heartsease Seeds
Heartsease, also known as Viola tricolor, Johnny Jump-Up, Heartsease, Wild Pansy, Love-in-idleness, Call-me-to-you, Pinkeney John, Herb Trinit , is native to Europe.
Heartsease, as its name implies has been used to heal a broken heart. Heartsease has a long history of use in herbalism and has also been recommended as a treatment for epilepsy, asthma, skin diseases and eczema. Heartsease has expectorant properties, and so has been used in the treatment of chest complaints such as bronchitis and whooping cough. It is also a diuretic, leading to its use in treating rheumatism and cystitis.
The flowers or Heartsease have also been used to make yellow, green and blue-green dyes, while the leaves can be used to make a chemical indicator and make an beautiful and delicious addition to summer salads.
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Additional Details
- Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
- Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la)
- Species: tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
- Cultivar:
- AKA: Viola tricolor, Johnny Jump-Up, Heartsease, Wild Pansy, Love-in-idleness, Call-me-to-you, Pinkeney John, Herb Trinit
- Category:Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
- Height:under 6 in. (15 cm)
- Spacing:6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
- Germination Time: 10 to 20 days
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun-Full Shade
- Bloom Time: Blooms repeatedly
- Bloom Color:Bright Yellow, Purple, White/Near White
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Soil Requirements:5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
- Propagation Methods:By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
- Other Details:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.
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