“Flower of this purple dye, Hit with Cupid's archery, Sink in apple of his eye. “
—William Shakespeare
As we stare down the week at our long-awaited Leap Day, which only comes ever four years, we’ll spend a moment reflecting on a flower face of deep purple, pale lavender, mauve, yellow and white. Yes, today’s Growing on the High Plains will feature the “johnny jump up,” also known as viola tri-color, wild pansy, heart's ease and many other names. They offer a festive flash for any High Plains garden, and they have a bit of a connection to the botanical folklore of Leap year planting.
