Helen Mount Viola Tricolor
Freshly Harvested
Non-GMO & Natural
Nutrient Dense
Trusted by Chefs
15 Seeds+
🌸 Helen Mount Viola Tricolor Seeds
Viola tricolor
A classic heirloom beauty 🌿💜💛, Helen Mount Viola (often called “Johnny Jump-Up”) produces charming tri-colored blooms of purple, yellow, and white. Compact and cheerful, these edible flowers are beloved for their old-fashioned cottage garden appeal and their role as a traditional garnish in European cuisine. Hardy, floriferous, and cool-season friendly ❄️🌱, they bring both color and delicate flavor to dishes, drinks, and desserts.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Mildly sweet 🍯, fresh & green 🌱, with subtle wintergreen notes ❄️.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🥗 Sprinkle whole blooms into salads for a jewel-like finish
🧁 Decorate cakes, pastries, and cookies with vivid tricolor florals
🍸 Float in cocktails, champagne, or ice cubes for a whimsical garnish
🍵 Infuse petals into teas or syrups for delicate floral flavor
🍫 Pair with chocolate & custards for vibrant contrast
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Helen Mount Viola is the chef’s heritage garnish 🌸👨🍳✨. With its unmistakable purple, yellow, and white “faces,” it delivers a playful yet elegant finish to cocktails, desserts, and plated dishes. A time-honored edible flower that brings both nostalgia and gourmet appeal to the modern kitchen.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Compact annual/biennial, 6–8” tall, spreading habit
🌸 Tri-colored blooms in purple, yellow & white
⏱ Blooms spring through fall, cool-season performer
🌞 Grows best in sun to part shade
🐝 Pollinator-friendly, easy to grow in beds, borders & containers
✨ Quick Facts:
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Latin Name: Viola tricolor (‘Helen Mount’)
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Habit: Annual/biennial, compact 6–8” tall
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Flavor: Mildly sweet, fresh, wintergreen-like
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Culinary Uses: Cakes, cocktails, salads, teas, syrups
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Special Use: Heritage variety, classic tricolor Johnny Jump-Up
Helen Mount Viola Tricolor
Let’s Manifest Beauty.
Edible Flowers that Smile.
Edible flowers are more than just decoration — they’re a chef’s secret for adding elegance, fragrance, and subtle flavor to a dish. From citrusy marigolds to honey-sweet alyssum and tangy begonias, these delicate blooms transform plates into experiences. Each petal offers color, aroma, and taste, turning simple ingredients into a culinary statement.
Flowers are here to stay
The Art of Garnishing with Edible Flowers
A garnish should do more than decorate — it should enhance. Edible flowers bring color, fragrance, and subtle flavor to the plate, turning simple dishes into memorable experiences. From delicate petals scattered across a salad to a single bloom crowning a dessert, flowers add elegance and elevate presentation in ways that engage every sense.
The Secret Ingredient Chefs Trust
Widely used in professional kitchens, microgreens enhance flavor profiles while adding nutrition and a striking visual appeal to everything from sandwiches to fine dining creations.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are young, tender plants harvested just after the first leaves develop. They’re packed with flavor, color, and nutrients, making them both delicious and healthy.
Q: Are microgreens really more nutritious than regular vegetables?
Yes. Research shows that microgreens can contain up to 40x more vitamins and antioxidants (like A, C, K, and E) compared to their mature counterparts.
Q: How do I use microgreens in my meals?
They’re incredibly versatile—use them as a garnish, in salads, on sandwiches, in wraps, smoothies, soups, or even as a centerpiece ingredient in gourmet dishes.
Q: How long do microgreens stay fresh?
Stored properly in a fridge, microgreens typically last 5–7 days. To keep them at peak freshness, store them dry in a breathable container.
