In 1996, the American Hosta Growers Association initiated the Hosta of the Year promotion. Each year, an outstanding hosta cultivar is named and promoted by the members of the group. Year Cultivar Year Cultivar 1996 H. 'So Sweet' 2011 H. 'Praying Hands' 1997 H. 'Patriot' 2012 H. 'Liberty' 1998 H. 'Fragrant Bouquet' 2013 H. 'Rainforest Sunrise' 1999 H. 'Paul's Glory' 2014 H. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' 2000 H. 'Sagae' 2015 H. 'Victory' 2001 H. 'June' 2016 H. 'Curly Fries' 2002 H. 'Guacamole' 2017 H. 'Brother Stefan' 2003 H. 'Regal Splendor' 2018 H. 'World Cup' 2004 H. 'Sum and Substance' 2019 H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print' 2005 H. 'Striptease' 2020 H. 'Dancing Queen' 2006 H. 'Stained Glass' 2007 H. 'Paradigm' 2008 H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' 2009 H. 'Earth Angel' 2010 H. 'First Frost'
In 1996, the American Hosta Growers Association initiated the Hosta of the Year promotion. Each year, an outstanding hosta cultivar is named and promoted by the members of the group.
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