The American Hosta Growers Association started the Hosta of the Year award in 1996. Each year, it showcases one beautiful variety that performs exceptionally in gardens all across the US. These are all unusual award winners: Abiqua Drinking Gourd has seersuckered leaves that form unique cup shapes, Paradigm 's bright chartreuse leaves have blue-green margins—a contrast that gets even more intense as it matures, Praying Hands has dramatically cupped, wavy foliage that looks like hands in prayer, Sum and Substance is one of the largest hostas available, and Victory—large green leaves with yellow margins that lighten up as it matures. All are extremely unique, and bundled for the best value.Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd', 'Wolverine', 'Praying Hands', 'Sum and Substance' 'Victory'