AusBonsai

Hi All,

This is perhaps a question for our QLD members but does anyone know what this plant is please. It was given to my step-dad by a Bonsai grower in the Samford Valley, QLD.

It is proliferous self-seeder, is quite happy wet and is happy in dappled light. Any thoughts? I think it is a lovely accent plant.

Cheers,

Mark

It's an annual I call Johnny Jump up...in the Viola family.

Thanks Mel! Appreciate the prompt response.

Its a weed and I am trying to get rid of it from my place.

Its a weed and I am trying to get rid of it from my place.

Probably why it's called Johnny Jump Ups....keep popping up when you're trying to get rid of them!

I think that looks more like Japanese Violet. It has exploding seed pods and does become a weed. It took quite a few years to get rid of it here.

Sh!t a brick... sounds like something I should banish to the bin?! Why are some weeds so bl@@dy pretty...