The Plants

To find the best plants for your garden, use the links below to search by sunlight or hardiness zone.

  • Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’

    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

  • Pycnanthemum muticum

    Pycnanthemum muticum

    Pycnanthemum muticum, the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year®, is a tough and adaptable perennial native to meadows and open… Read More

  • Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’

    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

  • Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’

    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

  • Schizachyrium scoparium

    Schizachyrium scoparium

    Little bluestem, the 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year®, is a resilient grass celebrated for its vibrant seasonal color changes… Read More

  • Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta

    Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta

    Calamint (Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta), the 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year®, features tiny white flowers from summer to fall.… Read More

  • Aralia ‘Sun King’.

    Aralia ‘Sun King’.

    Aralia ‘Sun King’ is the 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year, known for its striking yellow shoots and substantial size,… Read More

  • Stachys ‘Hummelo’

    Stachys ‘Hummelo’

    The Perennial Plant Association awarded Stachys ‘Hummelo’ the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year® title. This eye-catching perennial, selected by… Read More