Contest Begun August 2004

This contest was won by Carol Lim who submitted the correct answer on Tuesday, September 14th at 18:69 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. This plant may reach 2 m (7 ft) in height.
3. The white flowers of this plant are about 1.3 cm (.5 in) in width.
4. The ovate or elliptic leaves of this plant are 1.3-6.3 cm (.5-2.5 in) in length.
5. This plant is usually found in moist soil in mountain areas.
6. This plant is in the same family as Arctostaphylos uva-ursi.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Cimicifuga racemosa

Cimicifuga racemosa is a great plant to use as a focal point in your shade garden, as its imposing 4-8 foot height and architectural stature stands out high above most other plants. It's currently in great demand as a medicinal herb and has been long used in pregnancy and childbirth.

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

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