Eugene S. Foster Award
Recognizing Outstanding Late-Blooming Daylilies
The Eugene S. Foster Award is presented annually to the most outstanding late-blooming daylily, as selected by AHS Garden Judges. The award recognizes cultivars that extend the daylily season with exceptional performance, beauty, and garden presence later in the blooming cycle.
The recipient is determined by a vote of AHS Garden Judges who have observed eligible cultivars in the garden.
Award Winners
Becky Adams
Award Year: 2025
Votes: 28
Hybridizer: Robert P Selman
A.W. Shucks
Award Year: 2024
Votes: 25
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Wacky Dragon
Award Year: 2023
Votes: 26
Hybridizer: Robert P Selman
Work It Girl
Award Year: 2022
Votes: 32
Hybridizer: Owen-P.
Ghost Ranger
Award Year: 2021
Votes: 36
Hybridizer: Scott Elliott
Strawberry Cream Cupcake
Award Year: 2020
Votes: 67
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Charon the Ferryman
Award Year: 2019
Votes: 55
Hybridizer: Daniel Bachman
Explosion in the Paint Factory
Award Year: 2018
Votes: 69
Hybridizer: Richard Howard
Her Late Bloomers
Award Year: 2017
Votes: 101
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald M. Herr
Honey Crunch Cupcake
Award Year: 2016
Votes: 102
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Kennesaw Mountain Lemon Sorbet
Award Year: 2015
Votes: 65
Hybridizer: William R Waldrop
Cotton Candy Cupcake
Award Year: 2014
Votes: 46
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Last Snowflake
Award Year: 2013
Votes: 80
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Twice As Nice
Award Year: 2012
Votes: 97
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Grapefruit Truffle
Award Year: 2011
Votes: 79
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Micro Chip
Award Year: 2010
Votes: 100
Hybridizer: Trimmer-J.
Mascara Snake
Award Year: 2009
Votes: 97
Hybridizer: Daniel Bachman
Suzy Cream Cheese
Award Year: 2008
Votes: 109
Hybridizer: Daniel Bachman
Yabba Dabba Doo
Award Year: 2007
Votes: 234
Hybridizer: Ra Hansen
After Awhile Crocodile
Award Year: 2006
Votes: 73
Hybridizer: Reed
Cherokee Pass
Award Year: 2004
Hybridizer: Roderick
Last Picture Show
Award Year: 2003
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Blizzard Bay
Award Year: 2002
Hybridizer: Salter
Susan Weber
Award Year: 2001
Hybridizer: Charles E. Branch
Uptown Girl
Award Year: 2000
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Adrienne’s Surprise
Award Year: 1999
Hybridizer: Ra Hansen
Easy Ned
Award Year: 1998
Hybridizer: Mrs. Edgar W. (Betty B.) Brown, III
Lime Frost
Award Year: 1997
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Ed Kirchhoff
Award Year: 1995
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Sweet Shalimar
Award Year: 1994
Hybridizer: Ra Hansen
Sandra Elizabeth
Award Year: 1993
Hybridizer: Stevens-D.
Regal Finale
Award Year: 1992
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Catherine Neal
Award Year: 1991
Hybridizer: Jack B. Carpenter