Perennial and Hosta of the Year - 2005
Each year the Perennial Plant Association and the American Hosta Society name a plant of the year. These plants have to meet certain criteria and are tried and tested.
The 2005 Perennial of the Year is the Lenton Rose or Helleborus xhybridus. This plant does well in a part shade to full shade garden. It needs well drained, humus-rick, fertile soil. It will flower in the early spring with long lasting single and double flowers. It will grow well in Zones 4 through 9. An excellent shade perennial!
The 2005 Hosta of the Year is Striptease. This vigorous hosta will form a 16 inch tall clump by 20 inches wide. Give it some morning sun and afternoon shade and it will perform wonderfully for you. The pale violet flowers will form on 2 foot scapes. We have Striptease in our hosta garden at home and it is one of my favorites. It is definitely a standout!
