Contest Begun June 2001

This contest was won by Ruda Eltzroth who submitted the correct answer on Sunday, July 8th at 17:29 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. The tiny flowers of this plant form spike-like racemes 5 cm (2in) in length.
3. This plant reaches 9m (30 ft) in height.
4. The leaves of this plant are bipinnate, with the petiole reaching 15 cm (6 in) and the pinnae reaching 17 cm (7 in) in length.
5. This plant is often used in xeriscaping.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

 

The Prize!

Pinellia tripartita

Pinellia tripartita is similar in shape, form and growth habit to the more familiar Arisaema triphyllum, commonly known as Jack-in-the-pulpit. The spadix within a white spathe appears in mid spring. This native of southern Japan grows to about 6-8" in height and prefers a shady spot and it's hardy to zone 5 at least, probably 4, possibly even 3.

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

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