Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Rich, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Pansy
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
स्रीवत
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Stiefmütterchen
Kraut Robert
In French
Pensée
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Pensamiento
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
πανσές
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
amor-perfeito
erva robert
In Polish
Bratek
herb robert
In Latin
Cinaede fill
Robertus herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Geraniales
Family
Violaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pansy and Herb Robert
Season and care of Pansy and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Pansy and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pansy season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Herb Robert season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Pansy is Rich, Well drained and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pansy is Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pansy and Herb Robert Physical Information
Pansy and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pansy and Herb Robert are as follows:
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
Pansy leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pansy and Herb Robert
Care of Pansy and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.