Johnny-jump-up is a common flower that is often used for ornamental purposes in gardens. It is also known by several other names, including heart's ease, wild pansy, viola tricolor, and love-in-idleness. Each of these synonyms describes a unique quality of the flower. Heart's ease refers to the calming and soothing effect of the flower on the mind and body. Wild pansy demonstrates the untamed and free-growing nature of the plant. Viola tricolor represents the three colors of the flower, purple, yellow, and white. Love-in-idleness signifies the effect the flower had in Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, where it was used as a symbol of love and romance.