1、 Leaf difference

The leaves of Viola are usually basal. Most of its leaves are round, kidney shaped or wide egg shaped heart-shaped. When it comes to flowering time, its leaves will begin to become smaller. After flowering, they will become larger again. The front of the leaves is round or a little sharp, and there are round blunt teeth on the edge of the leaves

The leaves of Pansy are mostly oval, oblong and round, and the front of the leaves is round or blunt

2、 Flower difference

The flowers of Viola are usually relatively large, the flower color is mostly dark purple, fragrant, and the pedicel is slender

The flowers of Pansy are relatively small, with various colors, usually purple, white and yellow, and the pedicel is thicker