Perennial Winners

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  2012 Perennial Plant of the Year--Brunnera m. 'Jack Frost'

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  The leaves of 'Jack Frost' are intricately detailed with a crackle-like finish. Though the leaves are dark green, they have a heavily frosted metallic silver overlay which allows only the green veining to show through. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters several inches above the shimmering foliage. The effect is breathtaking!...Read More

  
  
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  2011 Perennial Plant of the Year--Amsonia hubrichtii 'Arkansas Blue Star'

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  This southern native has very narrow, needle-like leaves that line the stems like bottle brushes. Surprisingly, they are soft as silk to the touch. From late spring through early summer, 2-3 inch wide clusters of small, light blue, star-shaped flowers are borne above the short mound of ferny foliage. After blooming, it quickly grows to reach a height of about 3 feet....Read More

  
  
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  2010 Perennial Plant of the Year--Baptisia australis

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  Blue false indigo grows three to four feet tall and three to four feet wide in an upright habit. This exceptional perennial grows across a wide range of zones and is one of the most adaptable native species....Read More

  
  
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  2009 Perennial Plant of the Year--Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

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  One look at a mature stand of Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' with its graceful, flowing form and radiant golden foliage and it becomes a must-have item for the garden. The exact color of this cool season grass depends on where it is planted. When sited in partial shade, the foliage is nearly all-yellow with narrow green stripes mostly near the margins. If planted in full sun, however, the foliage may bleach to a parchment yellow. In full shade, the color is more chartreuse than yellow....Read More

  
  
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  2008 Perennial Plant of the Year--Geranium 'Rozanne'

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  Huge, glowing violet blue, saucer-shaped flowers with a distinct white eye and reddish-purple veining are held above mounds of deep green foliage that is slightly marbled with chartreuse. This is an amazingly free-flowering cultivar, blooming from late spring into mid-fall. In just one season, one vigorous plant will cover a 2-3 sq. foot area. We've heard reports of plants covering 5-6 sq. feet at maturity. It is hardy in zones 4-8. This dynamite selection was introduced by Blooms of Bressingham®....Read More

  
  
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  "The Dykes Medal" is the highest award given by the American Iris Society (AIS). It is awarded annually to only one iris.

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  Pictured here is 'Golden Panther' selected as the 2009 award winner. Continue reading for a comprehensive listing of iris winners starting in 1990. ...Read More

  
  
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  The highest award a daylily cultivar can receive is "The Stout Silver Medal," given in memory of Dr. Arlow Burdette Stout.

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  'North Wind Dancer' pictured here was the 2011 Stout Silver Medal Award Winner. Read on for a complete listing of previous award winners starting in 1989....Read More