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 |