Contest Begun September 2001

This contest was won by Patrick Hentschel who submitted the correct answer on Friday, October 5th at 17:34 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 reaches 10-30 cm (4-12 in) in height.
3. The leaves of this plant reach 12.5 cm (5 in) in length.
4. The flowers of this plant are 3 cm (1.2 in) in width and have 8-10 petals.
5. This plant is usually found in rock crevices, often of cliffs.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Hemerocallis thunbergii

Hemerocallis thunbergii is a tall-growing native daylily of Japan with brilliant yellow flowers that have an intense fragrance. Blooming from June through August, the flowers open around mid-afternoon and stay open through the following morning. In their native habitat they are most likely pollinated by night flying moths. In full sun, it will create a 24"-36" clump in just a couple of years.

This month's contest winner will receive a Hemerocallis thunbergii supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

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