Each year, two plants (one woody, one herbaceous) are chosen as a DELAWARE PLANT OF THE YEAR. These plants were nominated and selected by a committee of green industry professionals, educators, writers and trade association executives. To be selected, plants must meet the following criteria: hardy in Delaware; few disease and insect problems; non-invasive; adapts to a variety of landscape uses; possesses horticultural assets such as flower, fruit, leaf, habit, structure, attractiveness to wildlife, etc.; currently under-used in Delaware landscapes; available from Delaware growers, nurseries, and garden center outlets.