Colors of the Garden Trivia

1. Which red flower was featured on the reverse of a Canadian quarter (25 cents) in 2004?

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Poppy

The 2004 quarter was the world's first coloured coin in general circulation and the design was repeated in 2008 and 2010. Poppies are well known for their association to Flanders Field especially and WWI in general as a symbol of remembrance and it was for this reason that the Canadian coins were minted. This question bloomed in the mind of Team Red member 480154st.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Waratah

The Waratah is a native to the South-Eastern parts of Australia. Most well known is the Telopea speciosissima- with its bright red flower that can grow to 15cm in diameter. While many regard it as a single flower, it is actually a densely packed head of small flowers, mimicking a single large bloom. It was declared the state flower of New South Wales in 1962. This question was potted by Red Team member leith90.

From Quiz Black is the Color in my True Love's Garden

Answer: Black-eyed peas

Black-eyed peas belong to the general class of cowpeas or field peas, and so are more closely related to beans than peas. Some people believe that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day brings good fortune, particularly if eaten with greens, such as collard greens.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Pineapple sage

The pineapple sage, also known as the tangerine sage, is native to the regions of Mexico and Guatemala. The plants grow through the summer and flourish and bloom in the late summer and early autumn, and do indeed have a pleasant pineappley smell. These plants attract hummingbirds, butterflies and humans alike. This fragrant option was created by Team Red's malik24.

From Quiz Black is the Color in my True Love's Garden

Answer: Black-seeded Simpson lettuce

Black-seeded Simpson was introduced commercially in the Peter Henderson seed catalog in the 1870s, and is still popular. My true love saves her own seeds by leaving in the garden the plants that "bolt" (send up seed stalks) last. She lets them bloom and set seed, dries the tops in the sun, then keeps the seeds with all their fuzz and chaff in a dark cool jar till next year. Next spring, she just sprinkles it all where she wants lettuce, and there are plenty of seeds among the chaff.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Lycoris

Hanakotoba is the Japanese form of the language of flowers. The Lycoris radiata symbolizes abandonment, longing, loss and lost memories. One legend says that if you meet a person that you won't see again these flowers grow along the path. They're also often used in funerals. This floral tribute was written by Team Red member sally0malley.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Amaranthus

In addition to amaranthus grain, the various amaranthus species are also commonly used as decorations and eaten as leaf vegetables. While many of the species are red there are also variants that are green, gold and purple. Some amaranthus species are considered undesirable and have received the unfortunate nickname 'pigweed'. This question was carefully tended by Team Red member Triviaballer.

From Quiz Black is Beautiful

Answer: Hollyhock

"The Watchman" hollyhock is a glorious addition to an heirloom garden. Imagine a row of pink, black and yellow hollyhocks (6-8 feet tall) against a white shingled farm house, shed, garage, or gazebo in mid-July. Bring out the icy lemonade and you're well on your way to great summer. None of the other choices have particularly large leaves and they aren't biennials.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Tulip

The second variety might have given you an additional clue, since tulips are closely linked to The Netherlands, or Holland as it is sometimes called. The varieties listed are different shades of red, with 'Scarlet Cardinal' being an orange/red, 'Hollandia' red and 'Burning Heart' a cream/red. This question was cultivated in the mind of Team Red member Rossian.

From Quiz The Quest for the White Flower

Answer: Bird of paradise

The bird of paradise flower is named after a flower named after the birds of paradise, which are found mostly in New Guinea and often feature intricate designs in the plumage of some species. The bird of paradise flower also goes by the far less flashy name Strelitzia. In its native South Africa, it is often called the crane flower. The bird of paradise is one of the largest flowers, with the tallest species reaching as much as 10 m (almost 30 feet) high, while other species commonly reach a height of ca. 7-12 feet (2 m to 3.5 m).

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Swan River

There are over 100 species of the Swan River Pea and all but two of these are found in Western Australia and these are generally in the south western region of the state. The plants are commonly prostrate but shrubs have been known to grow to two metres in height. Most of these species are poisonous and may cause issues for farmers and their stock. The flowers of this pea are bright red in colour, are approximately 25 mm long and have four petals. This question was cultivated by Team Red's resident West Australian pollucci19.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Bishop of Llandaff

Dahlias are endemic to Mexico, but have spread across the world, grown for its stunning and varied flowers. The flower of the Bishop of Llandaff is scarlet and belongs to the peony group of dahlias. It is most notable for its dark brownish foliage. The cultivar was named for Joshua Pritchard Hughes, Bishop of Llandaff from 1905 - 1931. The plant grows to just over 1m in height, and about 45cm in width. This questions was lovingly raised by Team Red member VegemiteKid.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Bottlebrushes

Callistemon species belong to the Myrtle family and are endemic to Australia but cultivated elsewhere. They are called bottlebrushes because their vibrant cylindrical flowers look exactly like the brush with which you would clean a bottle or test tube. The flowers are normally red but some species can be white, orange, lemon, gold, or pink. This question was brushed up neatly by Team Red member 1nn1.

From Quiz In the Red: Beautiful Blooms

Answer: Roselle

The scientific name for roselle is Hibiscus sabdariffa, and the plant most likely originated in West Africa. The name for its tea varies from region to region. It is 'rosella' in Australia, 'sorrel' or 'red sorrel' in the Caribbean, and 'zobo' or 'bissap' in certain West African countries. It is a traditional beverage for Christmas in much of the Caribbean, and in Jamaica, ginger and rum are often added to the tea. This question was brewed in the mind of Team Red member tiffanyram.

From Quiz Black is Beautiful

Answer: Black Snake

Black snakes are large and scary-looking - but harmless and shy. Having snakes in your garden is a good thing - most of the time. They are necessary and they belong in every organic garden. Be brave!

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