Contest Begun March 1999

This contest was won by Lynn Sherman who submitted the correct answer on Thursday, March 25th, at 07:05 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 Northern Hemisphere.
2. This plant grows to 10 m (33 ft) in height.
3. The downy, alternate leaves of this plant are 6 cm (2.6 in) in length.
4. This plant is monoecious.
5. The female flowers of this plant are catkins and are subtended by caducous bracts

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Lonicera sempervirens 'Holbrook'

Lonicera sempervirens 'Holbrook' is a selection of our native honeysuckle. It was selected for its brilliant color and profuse extended bloom. It has a shrubby vining habit and is equally happy in sun or shade.

This month's contest winner will receive a Lonicera sempervirens 'Holbrook' supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

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