Native to temperate Europe. In gardens, it's appreciated not only for its colorful flowers, which bear distinctive purple, yellow, and white markings. The species has given rise to numerous ornamental pansy cultivars, enhancing its presence in horticultural practices​​​​​​​​​​. It has naturalized in many locations. In contemporary herbal medicine, it finds its way into treatments for various skin ailments, including eczema, psoriasis, and acne, leveraging its therapeutic compounds both internally and externally​​. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.