2. Veronica'Sunny Border Blue', named after the nursery in Kensington,
CT at which it was developed, was the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1993.
In what year was it developed? Answer
3. The 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year was named after what Russian
General? Answer
4. Phlox 'David' was discovered in the late 1980's in a parking
lot in a group of seedlings, where? Answer
5. A new foamflower (Tiarella) introduction is named after what
Scottish Isle (hint: the nursery where it was developed is named after
the castle on that island)? Answer
6. The latin word from which this genus name comes means diseased lungs,
referring to the 16th century Doctrine of Scriptures which said a plant
resembled a disease it was supposed to cure. What is this plant? Answer
7. The popular Plantain Lily or Funkia was named after a physician to
the Emperor in Vienna, 1761-1834. Who was this? Answer
8. Allium karataviense is named after what mountain range of
Central Asia? Answer
9. Many famous Astilbe cultivars were bred in Germany by George
Arends of Ronsdorf in the early part of this century. What cultivar was
a red breakthrough in 1933? Answer
10. This classic old-fashioned perennial, a member of the Fumitory family,
was introduced into cultivation in 1810 from China. What is it? Answer
4. Brandywine Museum, West Chester,
Pennsylvania
5. Isle of Skye, NW coast of Scotland,
home of Dunvegan Castle
7. Nicolaus Thomas Host--yes, Hosta
8. Kara Tau
9. Fanal
10. Old-fashioned Bleeding Heart,
Dicentra
spectabilis
8-10 right.....Consider writing a book on the subject.
5-7 right.....still pretty incredible!
under 5........keep reading these perennial pages and sites...
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