Georgia Native Plant Society
Plant of the Year

GNPS initiated an annual plant of the year program in 2000. The purpose of the GNPS Plant of the Year program is to recognize native plants in the landscape which benefit our wildlife and ecology. We highlight native plants that are under utilized in commercial and domestic landscapes or which are vital components of our Georgia ecology. We are looking beyond beauty, even though we acknowledge that this is often what draws us to a special native plant in the first place.

Below are links to the annual winners and some photos of the winning plants.


2010 - Butterfly Weed  
2009 - White Oak 2008 - Christmas Fern
2007 - Virginia Sweetspire 2006 - Cardinal Flower
2005 - Downy Serviceberry 2004 - Sourwood
2003 - Foam Flower 2002 - Wax Myrtle
2001 - Piedmont Azalea 2000 - Oakleaf Hydrangea





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Last update:  November 16, 2009