b'PERENNIALS AND SHRUBS OF THE YEARFor the past eight years, weve highlighted our very best of the best plants in each of our National Plant ofthe Year categories. Whether you are a budding gardener or simply need some rock solid recommendationsfor what to grow, this is the place to start.We evaluate all candidates through many lenses, from their iconic beauty in containers and landscapes,to how well they grow in production so we can meet demand, to the performance they must deliver inhome gardens. Only the most exemplary varieties are awarded National Plant of the Year status.Click here to learn how to plant, prune and grow our perennial and shrub National Plants of the Year.SHADOWLAND Pink Profusion Storm CloudHudson BayHosta Salvia Amsonia (Blue Star)Ages Like Fine Wine Prolific and Perpetual Immediate, Easy Impact This stunning large hosta boasts artistic Enjoy vibrant pink flower spikes in Emerging near-black, this long-livedleaf variegation and interesting texture multiple waves through summer. One perennial charms with baby blueon its broad, thickly textured leaves. of the best salvias of its type for the spring blooms, fullness all season,You will be amazed at its South and a must-have for and a durable nature. transformation through the years. drawing in pollinators. Height:2\' Spread:2\' Zones:3-9 Height:14-16" Spread:16-20" Height:24-30" Spread:38-42"Zones:3-8 Zones:4-924'