2025 National Plants of the Year
Discover exceptional plants to grow in your garden this yearLooking for a sure thing? These outstanding plants are a great place to start! Proven Winners has selected their very best annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs, and more for their National Plant of the Year award program.
What makes it a plant of the year? Candidates are judged stringently by growers, retailers, and home gardeners against the following criteria:
- Easy to grow
- Iconic
- Readily available
- Outstanding performance
See more on the National Plants of the Year selection criteria.
2025 NATIONAL PLANTS OF THE YEAR
Annual of the Year
SUPERTUNIA MINI VISTA® YELLOWPetunia hybrid
USDA ZONES 10A-11B
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Sunny yellow flowers cover this vigorous petunia from spring to frost, with no need to deadhead. This plant has received 19(!) awards including multiple Top Performer and Best of Species. Zones 10a-11b, full sun. Grows 6 to 12 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.
Perennial of the Year
'JACK OF DIAMONDS' BrunneraBrunnera macrophylla
USDA ZONES 3A-8B
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This standout features massive 9-10" leaves with a striking circular appearance from afar. The foliage is adorned with a bold silver overlay and prominent dark green veining. Delicate baby blue, forget-me-not-like flowers add a charming touch. Zones 3a-8b, part shade to shade. Grows 14 to 16 inches tall, 28 to 32 inches wide.
Landscape Shrub of the Year
NORTH POLE® ARBORVITAEThuja occidentalis
USDA ZONES 3A-8B
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This best-selling evergreen features a narrow, upright form, perfect for tight spaces, screens, or specimens. Hardy, low-maintenance, and resistant to winter burn, it offers standout fall and winter interest. Native to North America. Zones 3a-8b, part sun to sun. Grows 10 to 15 feet tall, 3 to 5 feet wide.
Hosta of the Year
SHADOWLAND® ‘MISS AMERICA’Hosta hybrid
USDA ZONES 3A-9B
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This majestic hosta features medium green, heart-shaped leaves with white centers and light green streaks. Near-white flowers with lavender accents bloom atop tall scapes, attracting hummingbirds. Perfect for adding foliage interest with its mounded habit. Zones 3a-9b, partial to full shade. Grows to 19 inches tall and 55 inches wide.
Rose of the Year
REMINISCENT® CORALRosa ×
USDA ZONES 4A-9B
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Classic beauty meets modern performance with bowl-shaped blooms in rich pink-coral tones and a coppery center. Dark green foliage stays healthy all season, and no deadheading is needed for continuous flowers. A must-have for its stunning color and delightful fragrance. Zones 4a-9b, full sun. Grows to 24 to 42 inches tall and 24 inches wide.
Hydrangea of the Year
LITTLE LIME PUNCH®Hydrangea paniculata
USDA ZONES 3A-8B
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This compact beauty offers a stunning color show all season. Blooms start lime green and shift from white to pink to deep Hawaiian Punch red, creating a vibrant mix. With strong stems and reblooming flowers, it’s perfect for the landscape and fall color. Zones 3a-8b, partial to full sun. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide.
Flowering Shrub of the Year
SCENTARA® DOUBLE BLUE LILACSyringa x hyacinthflora
USDA ZONES 2A-8B
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Experience unmatched fragrance with this stunning lilac, boasting purplish-blue blooms that glow with a delicate seashell-like effect. A heavy bloomer with excellent disease resistance and a refined, attractive shape, it’s a standout for any landscape. Zones 2a-8b, full sun. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall and wide.
Landscape Perennial of the Year
'CAT'S MEOW' CATMINTNepeta fassenii
USDA ZONES 3A-8B
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A top pick for its dense, vibrant blooms and refined, uniform habit. This perennial forms a sturdy, broad mound as it grows, staying upright without flopping. Perfect for adding reliable color and structure to any landscape. Zones 3a-8b, full sun. Grows 17 to 20 inches tall, 2 to 3 feet wide.
Caladium of the Year
HEART TO HEART® 'BLUSHING BRIDE'Caladium hortulanum
USDA ZONES 10A-11B
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This strap-leaf variety dazzles with deep pink centers, green borders, and moderately frilly 7-inch leaves. Thriving in sun or shade, it’s equally stunning outdoors or as a houseplant in bright light. Zones 10a-11b, sun or shade. Grows 15 to 20 inches tall, 8 to 10 inches wide.
Tree of the Year
SHOW TIME™ CRABAPPLEMalus x
USDA ZONES 4A-8B
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This majestic hosta features medium green, heart-shaped leaves with white centers and light green streaks. Near-white flowers with lavender accents bloom atop tall scapes, attracting hummingbirds. Perfect for adding foliage interest with its mounded habit. Zones 3a-9b, partial to full shade. Grows to 19 inches tall and 55 inches wide.
Houseplant of the Year
PRISMACOLOR™ ORANGE YOU GORGEOUS™Philodendron hybrid
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This vibrant tropical houseplant features spade-shaped leaves that start bright orange and transition to a marbled mix of gold and green. Warm orange accents and lush foliage thrive in bright light, adding a refreshing burst of citrus-inspired beauty. Grows 12 to 24 inches tall.
2024 PLANTS OF THE YEAR
Annual: Supertunia Vista® Jazzberry®
Perennial: 'Pink Profusion' Salvia
Landscape Shrub: Fizzy Mizzy® Itea
Hosta: Shadowland® ‘Hudson Bay’ Hosta
Rose: Oso Easy Peasy™ Rose
Flowering Shrub: Wine & Spirits® Weigela
Caladium: Heart to Heart® 'Lemon Blush' Caladium
Hydrangea: Let's Dance Sky View® Hydrangea
Houseplant: Mythic® Dragonite™ Alocasia
