Is Johnny Jump up a Viola?

Johnny Jump Ups are a popular viola. They are called "old fashioned" favorites. These perennials are often grown as an annual, especially in northern parts of the country. Johnny Jump Ups are native to Spain and the Pyrennes Mountains.

Are Johnny Jump Ups invasive?

Johnny Jump-up (Viola Tricolor) - These are such delightful little flowers that bring charm and grace to any summer landscape. They grow very easily from Viola seeds, and once established will even self-sow. They are not invasive just delightful!

Are Johnny Jump Ups the same as pansies?

Johnny-Jump-Ups (Viola cornuta, Viola tricolor): Johnny-jump-ups have much smaller flowers than pansies. They flower heavily and are more heat-resistant than pansies. Johnny-jump-ups are ideal for planting around bulbs and larger flowers. ... 'White Perfection' has large white flowers that appear in fall to spring.