Pansy plant profile
Viola x wittrockiana
An annual flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Pansy
Pansy is a cool-season annual. NC State directs planting in the fall for winter and early spring blooms; the plants eventually succumb to summer heat and should then be removed.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Pansy in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: fungal leaf spot, snails, pansyworm, black root rot.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy, Lady's Delight)
NC State Extension (North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.