Contest Begun June 2000

This contest was won by Catherine Rockwell who submitted the correct answer on Tuesday, July 25th, at 11:29 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 grows to .5 m (1.5 ft) in height.
3. The alternate leaves of this plant are linear in shape.
4. The flowers of this plant are approximately 2.5 cm (1 in) across.
5. This plant is native to the Levant.
6. The nectaries of this plant are ovate-lanceolate and green with black tinges.
7. The pendulous flowers of this plant are tubular in shape.
8. This bulbous perennial, like many other members of its genus, is often grown in gardens.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Viola pedata

Viola pedata is commonly known as bird's foot violet and the foliage really does resemble cute little birds feet. The flowers are a variable multitude of shades from sky to deep blues. This plant needs good drainage and is the prefect candidate for a hot, dry sunny location. It blooms in early summer and then sporadically throughout the season.

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

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