African violet plant named Knoxville

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Knoxville which is a sport of Nashville, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,553. Knoxville is characterized by its single, pink flowers with frilled edges and darker pink center radiating into the 2 smaller petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; medium green, serrated girl-type leaves with bright light green center; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Knoxville, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single, pink flowers with frilled edges and darker pink center radiating into the 2 smaller petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; medium green, serrated girl-type leaves with bright light green center; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.