Mac’s Tiamat is a semiminiature African violet hybridized by George McDonald. It produces single medium-pink pansy flowers, sometimes described as single to semidouble, carried on tall dark-red peduncles above exceptionally decorative cream-and-white variegated Clackamas foliage.
| Characteristic | Specific details of Mac’s Tiamat |
|---|---|
| Name | Mac’s Tiamat |
| Hybridizer | George McDonald (G. McDonald) |
| Year | Unknown |
| Type | Semiminiature |
| Growth habit | Compact semiminiature rosette |
| Flower | Single pansy; occasional semidouble blooms may occur |
| Flower color | Medium to bright pink |
| Peduncles | Tall, dark red |
| Foliage | Cream-and-white variegated Clackamas foliage, with pink-toned stems and veins; leaves may mature darker green |
| Variegated | Yes; cream, white, and often golden variegation |
| Fantasy | No |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | Older collector cultivar; introduction year unconfirmed |
| Date of starting propagation | July 25, 2026 |
| Notes | This is primarily a foliage-show cultivar: the highly variegated Clackamas leaves, pinkish petioles, and dark flower stems create contrast even when the plant is not in bloom. |
