It took two months to get a right answer to the last Mystery Plant ! We really stumped you this time , but a few gardeners persevered and managed to name this fascinating plant life . It’sAmicia zygomeris , a repeated native to Mexico . This plant grows to 7 animal foot tall and 4 foot wide and has oddly shaped , glaucus leaf flank by violet - tinged leaflet . Yellow , pealike flowers appear in fall . Amicia prefer full sunlight and fecund , well - drained soil and is hardy in USDA Hardiness zone 8 to 10.Sharlene Lazin of Blaine , Washington , was chosen at random from all correct entrance to invite a free one - year subscription toFine Gardening . Congratulations , Sharlene !
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