All the National Plants and Recipes of the Years Past and Present

National Plants of the Year are the best-in-class. They could have a unique color, pattern, a vigorous habit, or stunning appearance in the landscape.  The National Recipes for sun and shade were designed and trialed by growers to ensure they will deliver spectacular garden performance all season.

Garden centers are informed a year in advance which plants have been chosen so these plants are readily available in garden centers near you.  

National Recipes of the Year (Sun)

National Recipes of the Year (Shade)

National Receipe of the Year - Caladium

2026

Saffron Sunrise  Suggested Thriller: Emerald Isle™ Alocasia	Moonlit Lavender Suggested Thriller: Meteor Shower® Verbena
Pixie Powder Suggested Thriller: Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut™ Cyperus	Kindness

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