Pollinator plant

Wild Pansy

Viola tricolor

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Common names

58 names · 34 languages
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Other languages (33)
Dutch
French
Arabic
  • بنفسج ثلاثي اللون[3]
Azerbaijani
  • Üçrəng bənövşə[3]
Belarusian
  • Фіялка трохколерная, ці Браткі[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
  • Trobojna ljubica[3]
Czech
  • violka trojbarevná[3]
Danish
  • Stedmoderblomst[3]
Estonian
Faroese
  • trílitt blákolla[3]
Finnish
  • Keto-orvokki[3]
German
  • Gewöhnliches Stiefmütterchen[2][3]
  • Wildes Stiefmütterchen[2][3]
Hungarian
  • háromszínű árvácska[3]
Icelandic
  • Þrenningarfjóla[3]
Irish
  • Goirmín searraigh[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • サンシキスミレ[3]
Korean
  • 삼색제비꽃[3]
Lithuanian
  • Trispalvė našlaitė[3]
Norwegian
  • stemorsblom[3]
Polish
  • Fiołek trójbarwny[3]
Portuguese
Romanian
  • Cârligei[3]
  • Panseluţă sălbatică[3]
  • Trei fraţi pătaţi[3]
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  • Tâmâioară[3]
Russian
  • Анютины глазки[3]
  • Фиалка трёхцветная[3]
Slovak
  • fialka trojfarebná[3]
Slovenian
  • divja vijolica[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • Styvmorsviol[3]
Turkish
  • hercai menekşe[3]
Ukrainian
  • Фіалка триколірна[3]
Welsh
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Viola tricolor — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Wild Pansy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(12); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Come-and-Cuddle-Me — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Heart's Delight — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Heart's Ease — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Heartsease — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Jack-Jump-Up-and-Kiss-Me — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Johnny Jump Up — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Johnny Jump-Up — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Johnny-Jump Up — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(8); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Love-in-Idleness — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(9); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Pansy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(10); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
  • Tickle-My-Fancy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(11); heading: Common Name(s):; Viola tricolor.
[2] Viola tricolor — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Wild Pansy — results[1].names[1]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Gewöhnliches Stiefmütterchen — results[1].names[20]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Wildes Stiefmütterchen — results[1].names[19]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Come-and-Cuddle-Me — results[1].names[49]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • European Wild Pansy — results[1].names[39]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Heart's Delight — results[1].names[50]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Heart's Ease — results[1].names[6]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Heartsease — results[1].names[3]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Jack-Jump-Up-and-Kiss-Me — results[1].names[47]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Johnny-jump-up — results[1].names[7]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • love-in-idleness — results[1].names[38]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Miniature Pansy — results[1].names[40]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • pansy violet — results[1].names[9]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • pink of my john — results[1].names[52]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • three faces in a hood — results[1].names[51]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Tickle-My-Fancy — results[1].names[48]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Pensamiento — results[1].names[11]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Violeta persa — results[1].names[5]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Pensée tricolore — results[1].names[14]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Viola del pensiero — results[1].names[22]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Driekleurig viooltje — results[1].names[2]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Amor-perfeito — results[1].names[25]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
[3] Viola tricolor — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Wild Pansy — results[11].names[1]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Gewöhnliches Stiefmütterchen — results[11].names[20]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Wildes Stiefmütterchen — results[11].names[19]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Come-and-Cuddle-Me — results[11].names[49]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • European Wild Pansy — results[11].names[39]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Heart's Delight — results[11].names[50]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Heart's Ease — results[11].names[6]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Heartsease — results[11].names[3]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Jack-Jump-Up-and-Kiss-Me — results[11].names[47]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Johnny-jump-up — results[11].names[7]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • love-in-idleness — results[11].names[38]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Miniature Pansy — results[11].names[40]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • pansy violet — results[11].names[9]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • pink of my john — results[11].names[52]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • three faces in a hood — results[11].names[51]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Tickle-My-Fancy — results[11].names[48]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Pensamiento — results[11].names[11]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Violeta persa — results[11].names[5]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Pensée tricolore — results[11].names[14]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Viola del pensiero — results[11].names[22]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Driekleurig viooltje — results[11].names[2]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Amor-perfeito — results[11].names[25]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Styvmorsviol — results[11].names[4]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • 三色堇 — results[11].names[10]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Фиалка трёхцветная — results[11].names[12]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Анютины глазки — results[11].names[13]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Keto-orvokki — results[11].names[15]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • violka trojbarevná — results[11].names[16]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Stedmoderblomst — results[11].names[17]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • aaskannike — results[11].names[18]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • stemorsblom — results[11].names[21]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Trispalvė našlaitė — results[11].names[23]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Fiołek trójbarwny — results[11].names[24]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • käoorvik — results[11].names[26]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Фіалка триколірна — results[11].names[27]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • サンシキスミレ — results[11].names[28]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • hercai menekşe — results[11].names[29]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • 三色堇 — results[11].names[30]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Panseluţă sălbatică — results[11].names[31]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Trei fraţi pătaţi — results[11].names[32]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Tâmâioară — results[11].names[33]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Cârligei — results[11].names[34]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • 삼색제비꽃 — results[11].names[35]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • trílitt blákolla — results[11].names[36]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Фіялка трохколерная, ці Браткі — results[11].names[37]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • háromszínű árvácska — results[11].names[41]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Þrenningarfjóla — results[11].names[42]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • بنفسج ثلاثي اللون — results[11].names[43]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Üçrəng bənövşə — results[11].names[44]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • divja vijolica — results[11].names[45]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Goirmín searraigh — results[11].names[46]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • fialka trojfarebná — results[11].names[53]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Trobojna ljubica — results[11].names[54]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
  • Trilliw — results[11].names[55]; taxon id 55739; Viola tricolor.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Viola tricolor is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Violaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.08–0.25 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.08–0.3 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Creeping; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Annual; Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Native range
Europe and Asia

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators, specialized bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

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Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from April to October.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Viola tricolor — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1466297; ID 5BHQ6; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1466297; ID 5BHQ6; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Viola tricolor — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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