It is Pansy time again in the Midwest. Temperatures have cooled off enough for these little gems to thrive. (A good friend in Virginia planted some a few weeks ago.)
Pansies do best in full sun. In the spring, it is okay to plant them in partial shade to insulate them a little against climbing temperatures. However, in the fall, it is probably best to plant them in full sun.
During a mild winter, it is possible pansies will survive to make an appearance again in spring. However, a hard frost will do them in. (Pansies are grown as a perennial in some places, just not the Midwest or the South. They don't do well if it gets too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer.)
If you need more than mums this fall, give them a try.
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