Are you looking for top-notch, easy-to-grow perennials to add to your garden? The Perennial Plants of the Year are the perennials that industry experts recommend! With plants selected by hundreds of horticulture professionals in the United States and Canada, the Perennial Plant of the Year® initiative has been showcasing standout perennials since 1990.
Perennial Plant of the Year® Phlox ‘Jeana’
How it Works.
Each summer, hundreds of horticulture professionals – all members of the Perennial Plant Association – cast their votes for the next Perennial Plant of the Year®. These professionals are the experts from across horticulture; they are professors, plant breeders, landscape designers, garden center owners, plant growers, horticulturists and curators at public gardens. Then the Perennial Plant Association announces the next Perennial Plant of the Year®. The Association does not have a commercial stake in these plants; we recognize these plants solely for their exceptional performance. These are the perennials that are trusted by the experts.
The Best Part?
This program is all about finding those low-maintenance, pest and disease-resistant superstars that can thrive in a wide range of climates. That means you can be confident you’re getting a real winner. Use the search feature to find the best choices for your zone and garden conditions!
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So, if you’re in the market for a reliable, eye-catching perennial to liven up your landscape, be sure to check out the Perennial Plant of the Year® archive. You’re bound to find something that’ll make your garden the talk of the neighborhood.
Where do I buy the plants?
Ask for them at your local independent garden center or talk with your landscape designer.
Perennial Plant of the Year® Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’
Perennial Plants of the Year
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Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’
Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks,’ the 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year®, showcases near-black foliage that transforms to deep purple in fall.… Read More
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Pycnanthemum muticum
Pycnanthemum muticum, the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year®, is a tough and adaptable perennial native to meadows and open… Read More
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Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’
Phlox ‘Jeana’ is a highly regarded garden phlox recognized as the 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year®. It showcases stunning… Read More
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Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’
Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’ is the 2023 Perennial Plant of the Year®. This hardy perennial features bright golden-yellow flowers, reaching… Read More
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