Contest Begun June 1998

This contest was won by Chris Andrew who submitted the correct answer on Wednesday, July 1st at 23:33 EDT.

If you would like to try your hand at guessing the correct answer, the clues available when the contest was won are provided below. The correct answer can be displayed at the bottom of the page.

1. This plant is a native of the Northern Hemisphere.
2. The height of this plant ranges from 10-50 cm (4-20 in.)
3. This plant is usually found growing in full sun.
4. The flowers of this plant are 3-6 mm (.12-.25 in) in length.
5. This plant flowers from July through October.
6. This plant is an annual.
7. The leaves of this plant are only 5 mm (.2 in) in length.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

The correct answer can be displayed at the bottom of the page.

The Prize!

Carex grayi is a grasslike plant in the Cyperaceae, or sedge, family. It makes a 12" to 18" clump in a season or two and has interesting globose seed heads that are often used in flower arrangements. It does well in sun or shade and average to moist soil.

This month's contest winner will receive three plants of Carex grayi supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

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