Contest Begun January 2003

This contest was won by Janet Novak who submitted the correct answer on Sunday, February 2nd, at 16:59 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 Eastern Hemisphere.
2. This plant may reach 90 cm (36 in) in height.
3. This plant has 5-10 ovate-lanceolate leaves.
4. This plant flowers from late summer to early autumn.
5. The flower spike of this plant may reach 30 cm (12 in) in height.
6. This plant is a native of Northwestern and Central Europe.
7. The tepals of this plant are green below and white above.
8. The lip of this plant is green on the exterior and dappled violet on the interior.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Iris verna

Iris verna reaches only 6 in. in height, but each spring provides beautiful flowers that are a deep, clear lavender blue with a distinct orange slash on each fall. It prefers a slightly acid soil in partial shade and propagates easily by division.

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

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