Zone 5 · Pansy
Planting Pansy in Zone 5
Viola × wittrockiana
✅ Pansy thrives in zone 5 (hardy 4–8)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
March – May
Peak bloom
April
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
8"
Spacing
8" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Pansy in zone 5
Cool-season annual. Plant in fall or earliest spring. Fades in summer heat. Edible blooms for salads.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Pansy peaks in April. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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