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African Violet 'Absinthe House'

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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6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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Lavender

Medium Purple

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

Absinthe House (4844) 06/04/1982 (B. Sisk) Single lavender ruffled/purple tips. Variegated. Large (DAVS 467)

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