Hosta of the Year

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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 2021 to link to a picture and description of that hosta.

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 2021

Hosta Rainbow's End has  glossy, super variegated foliage making it a very unique hosta. The thick, bright yellow leaves have very interesting dark green veining. The different variation of veining on each leaf make ‘Rainbow’s End’ truly something special. As the summer progresses, the center brightens to a creamy white. This hosta is medium sized with the foliage reaching 11″ and red scapes reaching 16″ with lavender flowers in late summer. Hostas add great color and brightness to the dark areas of your shade to part shade locations. Hostas are an easy to grow perennial and are great used as border plants, unique specimens, and in woodland gardens.
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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".