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Hostas by Year
Hosta breeding accelerated dramatically from the 1980s onward. The earliest cultivars in our catalog date to 1969; the most recent additions to the registry are from 2020.
Hosta of the Year (1996–2026)
Every AHS-selected Hosta of the Year from 'So Sweet' (1996) to 'Galaxy' (2026), with photos and growing notes.
31 cultivars2020s Registrations
Cultivars officially registered during the 2020s — see the full year breakdown in the A–Z index.
3 cultivars2010s Registrations
Cultivars officially registered during the 2010s — see the full year breakdown in the A–Z index.
1,182 cultivars2000s Registrations
Cultivars officially registered during the 2000s — see the full year breakdown in the A–Z index.
2,416 cultivars1990s Registrations
Cultivars officially registered during the 1990s — see the full year breakdown in the A–Z index.
1,148 cultivars1980s Registrations
Cultivars officially registered during the 1980s — see the full year breakdown in the A–Z index.
663 cultivars1970s Registrations
Cultivars officially registered during the 1970s — see the full year breakdown in the A–Z index.
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