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Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Summer
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Viola tricolor hortensis
Cheerful flowers with distinctive 'faces'. Wide range of color combinations. Cold-hardy. Popular for early spring gardens. Edible flowers used as garnish.
Spring, Fall
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 3 to 7 days
when properly cared for
Sweet, slightly violet-like fragrance, though faint in most varieties
Pansies are edible and often used to decorate cakes and salads
The name comes from French "pensée" meaning thought or remembrance
In Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a pansy creates the love spell
The distinctive "face" markings help guide pollinators to nectar
Pansies were developed from wild violas native to Europe. The first cultivated pansies appeared in early 19th-century England through the work of gardeners like Lord Gambier. Shakespeare featured them in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as a magical love potion ingredient, cementing their romantic associations.
