Hello everybody!

Lovely violas. And a good morning to you , too, Joe.

I thought these were called Johnny-jump-ups. Very pretty, eaa -- have always loved the spring flowers best. everybody!

I love this eye-catching flower photo! As my Granny would have said, they strike my fancy. Each one seems to have it's own little personality. This could be the inspiration for a lovely painting! Thanks, eaa.

We used to call these 'Heartsies'. Not sure why.

very pretty indeed

Very cute, they bring colour to the dark morning here.

Beautiful and fresh, thanks eaa

Three little violas/Johnny jump up/Sweet violet/Heartsease/Pansy/Pensee...........probably a million more names!!! Beautiful little flower whatever it's called! Makes you feel happy!! Hi everyone.

Thanks, eaa!!!

Deb, we called them heart's ease but I don't know why either.

Heart's ease, now that just seems to be a perfect fit.

Here's what I found:
"Johnny-Jump-Up -- Viola cornuta (Violaceae):
A compact annual or short-lived perennial, native to Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains." Nature knows how to use complimentary colors (purple and yellow)for sure. Beautiful!

My dear old Dad used also to call these Johnny-jump-ups, perhaps because they seed so readily. I just love them, especially this colour combo!!
Thanks eaa

These were selfseeding and popped up in the lawn so I mowed around them 'til they died off.

Kay! It's not your job to google!!!

Gorgeous photo eaa

The flowers look like butterflies! So cheerful looking.

Eaa, how marvelous of you to leave the flowers! I bought some of the Johnny-Jump-Up's one summer, planted them out front -- sure enough, next year they had jumped up out in the yard. They may still be popping up at that house (rather hope so)!