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The Best Perennials for Your Yard

Every year a group of plant breeders, nurserymen, and garden writers select a top-performing perennial as Perennial of the Year. Here are their picks since 1990; these plants are sure to be winners in your garden, too!

Justin W. Hancock

Japanese Forest Grass
 

2009: Japanese Forestgrass

Here's the perfect plant to brighten shady spots in your yard. Japanese forestgrass bears screaming chartreuse foliage in a gracefully arching mound that looks good from spring to fall.

Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Size: To 14 inches tall and 16 inches wide

Zones: 5-9

Plant it with: Red astilbe, golden corydalis, purple-leaf bugbane, or gold-leaf hosta

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