How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
A classic heirloom beauty, Helen Mount Viola (often called âJohnny Jump-Upâ) 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...
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EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Helen Mount Viola Tricolor SeedsViola tricolor
A classic heirloom beauty, Helen Mount Viola (often called âJohnny Jump-Upâ) 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.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- 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
In the garden
- Small plants, approximately 13â18 cm (5â7 in), with purple, yellow and white flowers.
- Can act as a short-lived perennial where conditions suit and may self-seed.
- Sun to partial shade; flowering may pause during summer heat.
Flavor Profile
Mildly sweet, fresh & green, with subtle wintergreen notes.
Serving idea
Helen Mount Viola is the chefâs heritage garnish. With its unmistakable purple, yellow, and white âfaces,â 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.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Viola tricolor (âHelen Mountâ)
- Habit
- Short-lived perennial or seasonal bedding plant, approximately 13â18 cm.
- Flavor
- Mildly sweet, fresh, wintergreen-like
- Culinary Uses
- Cakes, cocktails, salads, teas, syrups
- Special Use
- Heritage variety, classic tricolor Johnny Jump-Up
Explore the kitchen garden
Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this varietyâs kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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