2009 Plant Of The Year | Quercus alba

The Georgia Native Plant Society is very pleased to announce the selection, by its enthusiastic members, of white oak (Quercus alba) as the Society’s 2009 Plant of the Year, the first canopy tree selected. Quercus alba, the white oak, is one of the pre-eminent... read more

2008 Plant Of The Year | Polystichum acrostichoides

The Georgia Native Plant Society is pleased to announce that its members have selected Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) as the Society’s 2008 Plant of the Year. Christmas fern is among the most common ferns in the Southeast, and its evergreen fronds... read more

2007 Plant Of The Year | Itea virginica

Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) is one of the most attractive and versatile of our native shrubs. Its moderate size, adaptability, and multi-season interest make it a favorite of gardeners. The membership of the Georgia Native Plant Society has selected this... read more

2006 Plant Of The Year | Lobelia cardinalis

The Georgia Native Plant Society is pleased to announce that cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) has been selected as the organization’s 2006 Plant of the Year. Cardinal flower is one of our most recognizable wildflowers, for it bears a stunning, upright stalk... read more

2005 Plant Of The Year | Amelanchier arborea

The Georgia Native Plant Society is pleased to announce that downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) has been selected as the organization’s 2005 Plant of the Year. Downy serviceberry is one of the earliest native trees to bloom in early spring. The white... read more

2004 Plant Of The Year | Oxydendrum arboreum

The Georgia Native Plant Society is pleased to announce that sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) has been selected as the organization’s 2004 Plant of the Year. The year-round beauty of this tree enhances natural settings and gardens, alike. Sourwood is a small to... read more
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