Contest Begun January 2000

This contest was won by Ann English who submitted the correct answer on Sunday, February 6th, at 19:35 ET.

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 can reach from 3-12 ft (1-3 meters) in height.
3. The flowers of this plant are .125 inches (3 mm) wide.
4. The leaves of this plant are alternate and 1-3 inches (2.5-7.5 cm) long.
5. This plant is normally found in wet thickets and swamps.
6. This plant belongs to the same family as Gaultheria.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is one of the most popular sedums among gardeners. This clump-forming hybrid reaches about 1-2 ft in height. It's very hardy and will grow in even poor soil as long as it has plenty of sun.

This month's contest winner will receive three Sedum 'Autumn Joy' supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

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