PPA Winners

ppa-logo.jpgThe Perennial Plant of the Year® (PPOY) program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout among its competitors. Perennials chosen are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest/disease-free. If you are looking for outstanding perennial selections to add to your program, make sure to check out the Perennial Plant of the Year® winners.

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Amsonia

Amsonia hubrichtii (72 cells)

Ready Now: 0
2011 Perennial Plant of the Year. Long-lived, graceful, upright plant with clusters of cool blue flowers in May and June. The outstanding golden color of its narrow-leafed foliage in the fall expands its seasonal interest.  Production Location:...
Baptisia

Baptisia australis (72 cells)

Ready Now: 0
2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. Dark spikes of indigo blue flowers bloom over blue-green foliage in mid to late spring. Foliage remains attractive all summer long.  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 72...
Calamagrostis

Calamagrostis xacutiflora Karl Foerster (38 cells)

Ready Now: 126
2001 Perennial Plant of the Year. Versatile, attractive and care-free ornamental grass. Deep-green, lustrous foliage in early spring, lasts all the way to winter. Upright clump with feathery plumes. Moist, well-draining soil.  Production...
Coreopsis

Coreopsis x Moonbeam (72 cells)

Ready Now: 0
1992 Perennial Plant of the Year. One of the brightest performers of the summer garden. The dark-green foliage and creamy-yellow flowers intensify any perennial border.  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 72...
Dianthus

Dianthus gratianopolitanus Firewitch (72 cells)

Ready Now: 9
2006 Perennial Plant of the Year. Perfect mounds of blue-gray foliage boast fragrant, magenta-pink flowers. Low growing habit and linear, grass-like foliage makes for a great groundcover.  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 72...
Geranium

Geranium Rozanne (50 cells) (GERWAT)

Ready Now: 258
2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. ‘Rozanne’ is a clump-forming perennial with violet blue flowers appearing from late spring to early fall. Deep-green, fine-textured leaves with hints of chartreuse accentuate the vivid blooms. A  Production...
Hakonechloa

Hakonechloa macra Aureola (50 cells)

Ready Now: 399
2009 Perennial Plant of the year. This slowly creeping, golden variegated grass is a unique foliage addition to shady beds or containers. Its graceful arching habit is reminiscent of running water. Hints of red and pink appear in fall...
Nepeta

Nepeta xfaassenii Walkers Low (72 cells)

Ready Now: 62
2007 Perennial Plant of the Year. Soft mounds of gray-green foliage support loose spikes of lavender-blue flowers from late spring to summer.  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 72 plants  Common Name:...
Panicum

Panicum virgatum Northwind (38 cells)

Ready Now: 0
A wonderful Panicum selection from Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm. A very strong, upright grower with wider steel-blue foliage.  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 38 plants  Common Name: Switch...
Penstemon

Penstemon digitalis Husker Red (72 cells)

Ready Now: 79
1996 Perennial Plant of the Year. Small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with red stamens top garnet-red foliage.  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 72 plants  Common Name: Beard tongue  USDA Hardiness Zone: 4...
Perovskia

Perovskia atriplicifolia (72 cells)

Ready Now: 0
1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. Talc-white stems and pewter-blue foliage are adorned with branched sprays of lavender flowers.  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 72 plants  Common Name: Russian sage  USDA...
Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm (72 cells)

Ready Now: 277
1999 Perennial Plant of the Year winner. Golden-yellow flowers with black cone. This North American wildflower is an excellent choice for borders and mass plantings—especially combined with ornamental grasses. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads offer...
Salvia

Salvia nemorosa May Night (50 cells)

Ready Now: 197
It’s an award winner for a reason!  Production Location: Florida  Tray Size: 50 plants  Common Name: Meadow sage  USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9  Mature Height: 24 inches  Color:...
Scabiosa

Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue (72 cells)

Ready Now: 37
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’ got its name for a reason – gorgeous 2 inch lavender blue flowers bring the butterflies to gardens and containers. This 2000 Perennial Plant of the Year reaches 12 to 18 inches at maturity. Mounds of foliage are...
Veronica

Veronica spicata Sunny Border Blue (72 cells)

Ready Now: 6
1993 Perennial Plant of the Year. This clumping perennial is known for outstanding rich green foliage and long bloom time—early summer to late fall. Great in borders and rock gardens and prefers not to be kept too wet. The tubular, violet blue flowers...