Day Four: Johnny Jump Up

Just a little flower, blooming away on my balcony, even with temperatures in the low thirties. 

Viola tricolor

Viola tricolor is also known as Johnny Jump up, heart's ease, heart's delight, tickle-my-fancy, Jack-jump-up-and-kiss-me, come-and-cuddle-me, three faces in a hood, or love-in-idleness; take your pick.  It is an edible herb and some think it has many health benefits*.  As for me, I will just enjoy its lovely colors and simple innocence.  

* http://eattheplanet.org/from-johnny-jump-ups-to-pansies-violets-are-a-staple-edible/