Contest Begun September 2000

This contest was won by Karen Dammer who submitted the correct answer on Sunday, October 15th, at 21:54 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 Western Hemisphere.
2. This plant grows to 10-40 cm (4-16 in) in height.
3. The pink flowers of this plant are 1.3 cm (.5 in) long.
4. The compound leaves of this plant are comprised of clusters of from two to four leaflets.
5. In its native habitat, this plant is found in open areas, such as meadows and river banks.
6. This plant flowers from June through August.
7. The stems and leaves of this plant are covered with silky, white hairs.
8. This plant is a member of the same family as clover.
9. This plant is native to the Western U.S. and Canada.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Digitalis parviflora

Digitalis parviflora is a perennial foxglove with flowing dark green foliage. In early summer each plant sends up a slender spike of brilliant yellow, small pendulous flowers. It flowers for quite an extended period and will self-seed graciously to form a lovely colony.

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

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