Test your flower IQ

The Southeastern Flower Show is coming to town Jan. 30 through Feb. 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center, making this a perfect time to test your garden know-how. Ready, set, dig!

1. The peach blossom is the state flower of which state?
   1. Georgia
   2. South Carolina
   3. Kentucky
   4. Delaware
2. Newly planted perennials don't need as much water as newly planted annuals.
   1. True
   2. False
3. What is the world’s largest flower?
   1. Titan arum
   2. Rafflesia arnoldii
   3. Sunflower
   4. Magnolium leonardii
4. Which is the better watering practice under general conditions?
   1. Daily, 10 minutes
   2. Every other day, 20 minutes
   3. Weekly, 20 minutes
   4. Weekly, one or two hours
5. What is gray water?
   1. Dirty rain water
   2. Leftover household water (dish water)
   3. Unchlorinated water
   4. Rainwater from gutters
6. Which of the following is NOT a watering method that helps conserve water?
   1. By hand
   2. Overhead sprinkers
   3. Drip system
   4. Soaker hose
7. Which of the following will help conserve water?
   1. Add organic material to the soil
   2. Use 3-4 inches of organic mulch
   3. Fertilize less
   4. Give plants more space
   5. All of the above
8. Which plant is generally more susceptible to drought conditions?
   1. Amsonia (Bluestar)
   2. Baptisia (Blue false indigo)
   3. Gaura
   4. Monarda (Bee balm)
9. Which plant would NOT be a good choice for dry, shady conditions?
   1. Plantain lily
   2. Dead nettle
   3. Periwinkle
   4. Peony
10. What is the national flower of the United States?
    1. Rose
    2. Tulip
    3. Bluebonnet
    4. Carnation