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African Violet 'Alamo Explosion'

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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Red

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This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Antonio, Texas

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

Alamo Explosion (8392) 03/08/1996 (H. Pittman) Double red large/darker tips. Medium green, plain. Large (DAVS 1437)

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