Blackhawks big bluestem grass is surrounded by garden phlox, Agastache, coreopsis and panicle hydrangea. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM
When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide range of climate conditions, low maintenance and provide multiple seasons of interest.
The 2026 PPOY is Blackhawks big bluestem ( Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’), a cultivar of one of the dominant grass…
