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African Violet 'Willie's Em Olivia'

Saintpaulia

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

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Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)

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6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

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Ovate

Girl

Quilted

Ruffled

Serrated

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6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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Flower Characteristics

Medium Blue

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6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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Ploidy

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Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | neutral

Willie's Em Olivia (5338) 06/27/1983 (W. Bevis) Single dark blue star. Ovate, quilted, ruffled, serrated girl foliage/red back. Standard

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