# @ahs_gardening on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-02-07T16:55:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Horticultural Society | American Gardener Magazine (@ahs_gardening) — https://gondola.cc/ahs_gardening

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Some plants earn devotion. Others earn awards. These managed to do both.⁠
When plant societies agree, it’s worth paying attention. Here are the latest standouts 🌸⁠
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‘PERRY DYER’⁠
2025 Iris of the Year – American Iris Society⁠
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This quarter arilbred iris has real presence. Pale lavender falls are marked by deep plum-wine signals that give it sharp contrast and unmistakable character. Judges also cited its strong growth and disease resistance—beauty backed by performance.⁠
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‘KOKI’⁠
2025 Seedling of the Year – American Hibiscus Society⁠
(Mike Bernard Acadiana Chapter)⁠
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Hybridized by Father Robert Gerlich in collaboration with Dupont Nursery, ‘Koki’ doesn’t hold back. Ruffled double blooms in mottled peach and orange make it a fan favorite and a true show-stealer.⁠
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‘LANCASTER IMP’⁠
Gold Medal Peony – American Peony Society⁠
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Soft, creamy-white blooms—occasionally flecked with red—give this peony a clean, classic look. Introduced by Roy Klehm in 1987, it’s long been valued for uniform flowers, abundant bloom, and reliable garden performance.⁠
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Does your plant society have a 2026 Plant of the Year? We’d love to see it. Send us your winners for consideration in American Gardener 🌱⁠
theamericanirissociety americanpeonysociety ⁠
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#theamericanirissociety #americanpeonysociety #americanhibiscussociety #seedlingoftheyear #plantoftheyear #plantsocieties #americangardener #ahsgardening #americanhorticulturalsociety #plantwinners

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