Contest Begun July 2003

This contest was won by Danita Charles who submitted the correct answer on Wednesday, July 23rd at 00:44 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 10-20 cm (4-8 in) in height.
3. The deep pink flowers of this plant are 9 mm (.38 in) in length.
4. The roundish, deeply lobed leaves of this plant are 2.5 cm (1 in) in width.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Porteranthus trifoliatus

Porteranthus trifoliatus can be found growing on steep roadbanks in part sunlight to medium shade. It attains an almost shrublike stature, although it is definitely a herbaceous perennial. It will be a wonderful addition to your mid-border area, as it reaches a height of 24-36". It seems happiest in medium shade, as the foliage really gets dark and lustrous. In mid-June it's absolutely covered with 1-2" whispy, white flowers that persist for weeks. Porteranthus trifoliatus is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds, you'll be able to establish a dramatic colony in short order.

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

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