If you're looking to add a splash of early (or late) color to your yard, violas should be high on your list. These delicate bloomers come in a myriad of jewel-like shades and are super easy to look after, even for beginner gardeners.
Violas are related to pansies, with the latter bearing larger flowers on often taller stems. Most violas are suitable for hardiness zones 3-9, and they tend to be grown as cool-season annuals, as they don't do well in hot summer heat.
