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African Violet 'Swifty Thriller'

Saintpaulia

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Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)

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Height

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Bloom Color

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Height

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Spacing

Cactus and Succulents

Sun Exposure

Danger

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Ruffled

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Size/Type

Flower Characteristics

Lavender

Leaf Shape/Type

Leaf Texture

Leaf Color

Propagation

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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Usage

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Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

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Swifty Thriller (6038) 08/23/1985 (J. Swift) Double lavender two-tone frilled. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, ruffled. Large

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