Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet

Family: Gesneriaceae Gesneria


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 10A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, pink, purple, salmon, white
Bloom time Year 'round
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, specimen
Height 1" to 6" / 0cm to 15cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage