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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 2025 to link to a picture and description of that hosta.

2025 Skywriter

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2025               Skywriter
2024               Mini Skirt
2023               Neptune
2022               Island Breeze
2021               Rainbow's End

​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 2025
Skywriter has  been selected as the hosta of the year. This stunning upright habitat hosta is a medium blue color with backsides of white, makes a nice specimen in the home garden with its ruffled leaves held on bright purple petioles. Skywriter produces lavender flowers on purple scapes and measures 15' T x 30" W.

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Lineage: [H. 'Marilyn Monroe' x (H. 'Neptune' x H. 'Smoke Signals')] 

Each year the American Hosta Growers Association selects 'the best of the best', and honors one variety as "Hosta of the Year".
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Member Vendors/Advertisers
    • Want to advertise in NIHS?
    • Gallery >
      • 2015
      • 2016
      • 2017
      • 2019
      • 2020
      • 2021
      • 2024
    • 2018
    • AHS Display Gardens
    • Cantigny AHS Garden >
      • Map of AHS Garden Bed in Cantigny Park
      • Hosta List in Cantigny
      • Cantigny Photos
    • Volunteers
  • NIHS Calendar
    • Learning Events You MIght Be Interested in
    • Winter Symposium
    • Previous Sponsor Plant Sales
    • 2024 Garden Walks
    • Hosta Book References
  • Membership
    • Buy Membership online to Join
    • Buy Membership online-Renewals
    • Buy Gift Membership
    • Buy Membership using check
    • AHS/MRHS Memberships
  • Newsletters
  • Resources
    • Gardening Resources
    • Garden Tool Maintenance Video
    • Taking Care of Your Garden >
      • Winter Tips
      • Spring Tips
      • Fall Tips
    • Garden Certifications
    • Educational Videos
    • Virtual Garden Tours
    • Hybridizing Information
    • Hosta/Plant Advice!
    • Hosta Societies in U.S.
    • Companion Plant Societies in U.S.
  • Hosta of the Year
  • Contact NIHS
    • I Have a Question/Thought
    • Update My Membership Info
    • How Did You FInd Out About Us?
  • Member's Only
    • Active Member's Contact List
    • 2025 Annual Bus Trip
    • 2025 Sponsor Plant Sale
    • 2025 Garden Walks
    • NIHS Board/Past Presidents