HOSTA OF THE YEAR:

The American Hosta Growers Association established the AHGA Hosta of the Year in 1996.  It is selected by a vote of AHGA members.  Award winners are hostas that are good garden plants in all regions of the country, are widely available and in good supply.  Below you will find a listing by year.  Click on any of the hosta names from 1996 through 2018 to link to a picture and description of that hosta.

2020               Dancing Queen
​2019               Lakeside Paisley Print 
2018               World Cup
2017               Brother Stefan​
2016               'Curly Fries'
2015               'Victory'
2014               'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
2013               'Rainforest Sunrise'
2012               'Liberty'
2011               'Praying Hands'
2010               'First Frost'
2009               'Earth Angel'
2008               'Blue Mouse Ears'
2007               'Paradigm'
​2006               'Stained Glass'
​2005               'Striptease'
2004               'Sum and Substance'
2003               'Regal Splendor'
2002               'Guacamole'
2001               'June'
2000               'Sagae'
1999               'Paul's Glory'
1998               'Fragrant Bouquet'
1997               'Patriot'
​1996               'So Sweet'

HOSTA OF THE YEAR 2020

Hosta Dancing Queen is a stunning gold, medium size (18" x 30") mounding habitat hosta. It's bright yellow foliage is broad and wedge-shaped with a rippled edge. Turns pale yellow later in the season. Pale lavender flowers in mid-summer.
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Each year the American Hosta Growers Association selects 'the best of the best', and honors one variety as "Hosta of the Year".