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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

African Violet

Scientific Name: Saintpaulia ionntha

Category: Flowers and Foliages

Description:

African violets are tender, indoor house plants. The hairy leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern. Flowers may have a single or double row of petals. Flower colors include white, pink, blue, lavender, purple, magenta and bicolors.

 

Assorted colors of African violets

Assorted colors of African violets

 African violet plant

African violet plant

 African violet plant

African violet plant

 African violet flowers

African violet flowers