AAS Winners

Paul Pilon

All-America Selections (AAS) coordinates plant trials throughout North America. New varieties are grown next to best-in-class comparisons and judged by a network of professional, independent and volunteer judges. Only the entries exhibiting superior garden performance are granted AAS award designation. 

Heliopsis Sole Giatto from Kienzler North America was selected as a 2026 National Winner in the perennial category. Sole Giatto is a 12- to 16-in. tall compact false sunflower. It’s highly floriferous and bursts into color in the summer, covering itself with long-lasting bright yellow blooms. It’s great at attracting beneficial pollinators while not appealing to deer and rabbits. Sole Giatto is hardy to Zone 4 and is a great candidate for brightening up retail displays and the landscape. Available from Think Plants. GP