Viola tricolour

Perennial ~ Height up to 30cm ~ Hardy

Heartsease has mid-green toothed leaves which are heart shaped followed by small tricoloured pansy flowers from spring to early autumn. 

Flowers are edible and can be sprinkled in salads or candied and used on cakes and desserts.

This herb plant will thrive in rock gardens, gravel or sandy areas although is equally at home in the border.  Prefers full sun although tolerates partial shade.