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Arcade QuizSpeedwells are a varied genus, generally spiked flowers, from low 6"
to tall 3', generally blues and purples. Match the descriptions on
the left with names on the right. If you need a review, check out
my online PSS123 course
notes. Answers are at the bottom.
| 1.gentian blue, 12" spikes | a. longifolia |
| 2. long, deep blue, 30" or more, species | b. Sunny Border Blue |
| 3. blue flowers early, 4-6", spreading, species | c. Sunshine |
| 4. blue flowers early, 4-6", gold foliage | d. Crater Lake Blue |
| 5. blue spikes, 18", long bloom, late bloom, from England | e. Waterperry |
| 6. blue spikes, 18", long bloom, late bloom,chartreuse foliage | f. Aztec Gold |
| 7. rose-red flowers, 10-12" | g. Icicle |
| 8. white flowers, 20-24" | h. Royal Candles |
| 9. dark violet blue spikes, bushy, 18-20" | i. Red Fox |
| 10. light blue flowers, early summer, 6", spread, purple fall leaves | j. prostrata |
Answers:
1. d
2. a
3. j
4. f
5. h
6. e
7. i
8. g
9. b
10. e
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