Native to Spain and the Pyrenees, Viola cornuta grows throughout temperate regions of the world. Plants are compact with small flowers patterned with rays or lines in a deeper or contrasting color. These spurs are nectar guides that lead pollinators such as bees and butterflies to their reward.
Some pansy varieties have two-colored faces and others charming whiskers. And yes, pansies have ‘personalities’.
Some pansy varieties are known for their pleasant fragrance, while others do not have a noticeable scent at all. Yellow and blue pansies seem to have the strongest scent, and they tend to have a stronger fragrance in the early morning and at dusk.
The photo was captured on our balcony yesterday.