Contest Begun January 1999

This contest was won by Corey Thompson who submitted the correct answer on Saturday, January 30th, at 12:08 EST.

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 Western Hemisphere.
2. This plant grows to about 60-90 cm (2-3 ft) in height.
3. The flowers of this plant are 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in) in width.
4. The flowers of this plant are very fragrant.
5. This plant's preferred habitat is a sandy bog.
6. The leaves of this plant are almost white, with prominent reddish-pruple veins.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Allium virguncule splendens

A native of Japan, Allium virguncule splendens is an adorable little Autumn blooming plant for the front of the border. It has dark purple double flowers and stands about 3"-6" tall.

This month's contest winner will receive three plants of Allium virguncule splendens supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

Just click on the button below to see the correct answer to this contest.