Quicktime™ Yellow Violet Jump Up Viola

Quicktime™ Yellow Violet Jump Up Viola is a compact, mounded horned violet for cool-season beds and containers. Its breeder describes a low plant with a 6–8 inch height and a similar spread. ## Garden use The Quicktime selection is noted in the PanAmerican catalog as early blooming and free flowering in early spring and autumn. The rounded habit works well at the front of a border, along a path, or in a pot near an entry. A repeated row can edge a walkway, while small clusters work well beside steps or at the front of a mixed border. Plant in groups for a fuller display, or repeat small clusters along an edge for a continuous low layer. ## Growing conditions Viola cornuta grows in full sun to part shade and performs best in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. The PanAmerican catalog and NC State Extension describe this selection and species, respectively, as suited to cool-season displays. The species can serve in pollinator gardens and as a low groundcover; flowering may slow during heat. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/documents/catalogs/18324_PASCatalog2020_Final_Allpages_LR.pdf) and [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/viola-cornuta/common-name/horned-violet/) provide the selection and garden-care details. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist while plants establish and water during dry spells. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued bloom, and trim tired plants after a flush if they become leggy. Refresh the planting when warm weather ends its cool-season display.