Seasonal Wild Flowers

Wild Pansy

Viola tricolor

Heartsease

Violaceae

April to September

It is found throughout the country.

See the BSBI distribution map for Wild Pansy

Wild Pansy grows on bare and cultivated ground,

grassland, heaths and sand dunes.

It is a native, annual or perennial herb, growing up to

45cm.

The flowers are up to 25mm across, violet, yellow or violet

and yellow.

Wild Pansy with daisies and buttercups

Close-up of flower

Leaves

Yellow form