By Mary Jane Frogge, Extension Associate in Lancaster County
Each year, professional, volunteer judges for All-America Selections choose top garden performers that become AAS Winners. All-America Selections is an independent, non-profit organization that tests new, never-before-sold varieties for the home gardener. After a full season of anonymous trialing by volunteer horticulture professionals, only the top garden performers are given the AAS Winner award designation for their superior performance.
Majesty, Pole Bean — This early maturing purple pole bean has high yield, superior quality and delicious flavor. Plants have dense, dark green foliage with resistance to insect damage and excellent recovery from summer heat stress.
Treviso, Basil — This delicious basil is a fantastic choice for any herb garden. It has a compact and branching habit that does well in large containers. The AAS judges love this basil’s vigor and heat tolerance.
Sun Globe, Coreopsis — This coreopsis will bring season-long color to your full sun landscape. Judges praised it for its great habit and impressive bloom quantity. It produces golden yellow, semi-double flowers on sturdy stems.
Profusion Double White Improved, Zinnia — This Gold Medal award-winning zinnia features large, double flowers that create a lush, full look. Bred for superior performance, this variety is exceptionally sturdy, disease-resistant and thrives in summer heat.