Silver Summit

Saintpaulia ionatha Silver Summit, Gesneriaceae

Excellent flowering plant for the home; fuzzy leaves with long petioles; attractive flowers borne above the foliage; singles and doubles. Anyone can grow African violets. Keep soil slightly damp; avoid water touching the foliage. Remove faded flowers immediately.

• Plant Form or Habit: spreading
• Plant Use: permanent color pot plant
• Exposure: low
• Flower Color: variable
• Blooming Period: spring summer fall winter
• Height: 10 inches
• Width: 18 inches
• Foliage Texture: coarse medium
• Heat Tolerance: low
• Water Requirements: medium