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Pansy

Cool-season flowering plant with bi-colored flowers.

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A pansy (Viola × wittrockiana) is a popular cool-season flowering plant known for its flat, often bi-colored flowers with 'faces' at the center. It is a hybrid of several Viola species and is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes in gardens and containers.

Etymology

Pansy is derived from the French word 'pensée,' meaning 'thought.'

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Pansies are pretty flowers that bloom in cool weather, and they often have two colors on one flower!

Fun Facts

Pansies are edible and can be added to salads
The name 'pansy' comes from the French word 'pensée,' meaning 'thought
' They are hybrids of viola and violet species

FAQ

What are pansies? Pansies are cool-season flowering plants
What colors do pansies come in? They come in a wide variety of colors, often with two colors on one flower
When do pansies bloom? They typically bloom in spring and fall

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