Contest Begun April 1999

This contest was won by Michael Vincent who submitted the correct answer on Monday, May 3rd, at 10:33 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 Southern Hemisphere.
2. This plant may reach 60 cm (2 ft) in height.
3. The decussate leaves of this plant are 6-12 mm (.25-.5 in) in length.
4. The flowers of this plant are 6 mm (.25 in) in width.
5. The main stem of this plant is creeping in habit.
6. This plant flowers in early summer.
7. This plant is native to New Zealand.
8. This plant is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea is one of the most popular and useful plants in the garden. It is a dependable perennial with a long bloom period in mid-to-late summer. It prefers a sunny spot and is ultrahardy.

This month's contest winner will receive three Echinacea purpurea supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

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