Lenington All-American Award
Honoring Outstanding Performance Across North America
Established in 1970, the Lenington All-American Award is presented annually to the daylily recognized as the best overall performer across a broad geographic area. The award highlights cultivars that demonstrate exceptional adaptability, reliability, and garden performance in diverse growing conditions throughout North America.
The recipient is selected each year by a vote of the American Daylily Society Board of Directors at its Fall Board Meeting.
Award Winners
Tidewater Elf
Award Year: 2025
Hybridizer: Sandy Holmes
Mean Green
Award Year: 2024
Hybridizer: Judy Davisson
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Award Year: 2023
Hybridizer: Harry L. Bishop
Papa Goose
Award Year: 2022
Hybridizer: Heidi Douglas
Dances with Giraffes
Award Year: 2021
Hybridizer: Reed
Spacecoast Sea Shells
Award Year: 2020
Hybridizer: John L. Kinnebrew Jr.
Lil’ Black Buds
Award Year: 2019
Hybridizer: Kenneth W. Begnaud
White Eyes Pink Dragon
Award Year: 2018
Hybridizer: James Gossard
God Save the Queen
Award Year: 2017
Hybridizer: Morss
Margo Reed Indeed
Award Year: 2016
Hybridizer: Murphy-J.P.
Her Best Bloomers
Award Year: 2015
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald M. Herr
Victorian Lace
Award Year: 2014
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Thin Man
Award Year: 2013
Hybridizer: Trimmer
Spacecoast Tiny Perfection
Award Year: 2012
Hybridizer: John L. Kinnebrew Jr.
Ruby Spider
Award Year: 2011
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Peggy Jeffcoat
Award Year: 2010
Hybridizer: Jan Joiner
Trahlyta
Award Year: 2009
Hybridizer: Frank W. Childs
King Kahuna
Award Year: 2008
Hybridizer: Clarence J. Crochet
Bela Lugosi
Award Year: 2007
Hybridizer: Curt Hanson
Beautiful Edgings
Award Year: 2006
Hybridizer: Nita and Donald Copenhaver
Mary’s Gold
Award Year: 2005
Hybridizer: McDonell-H.
Red Volunteer
Award Year: 2004
Hybridizer: Oakes
Jan’s Twister
Award Year: 2003
Hybridizer: Jan Joiner
Midnight Magic
Award Year: 2002
Hybridizer: John L. Kinnebrew
Ming Porcelain
Award Year: 2001
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Jason Salter
Award Year: 2000
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Orange Velvet
Award Year: 1999
Hybridizer: E. R. (Enman) Joiner
Paper Butterfly
Award Year: 1998
Hybridizer: Morss
Smoky Mountain Autumn
Award Year: 1997
Hybridizer: Lucille S. Guidry
Kate Carpenter
Award Year: 1996
Hybridizer: Munson-R.W.
Designer Jeans
Award Year: 1995
Hybridizer: Sikes
Chorus Line
Award Year: 1994
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Beauty to Behold
Award Year: 1993
Hybridizer: Sellers
Condilla
Award Year: 1991
Hybridizer: Albert O. Grooms
Joan Senior
Award Year: 1990
Hybridizer: Kenneth G. Durio Jr.
Russian Rhapsody
Award Year: 1989
Hybridizer: Munson-R.W.
Lullaby Baby
Award Year: 1988
Hybridizer: Spalding-W.
Golden Prize
Award Year: 1987
Hybridizer: Peck
Yesterday Memories
Award Year: 1986
Hybridizer: Spalding-W.
Olive Bailey Langdon
Award Year: 1985
Hybridizer: Munson-R.W.
Red Rum
Award Year: 1984
Hybridizer: Pittard-R
Ed Murray
Award Year: 1983
Hybridizer: Edward F. Grovatt
Raindrop
Award Year: 1982
Hybridizer: Robert M. Kennedy III
Prester John
Award Year: 1981
Hybridizer: John Mason Allgood
Green Flutter
Award Year: 1980
Hybridizer: Williamson
Oriental Ruby
Award Year: 1979
Hybridizer: Hubert A. Fischer
Hope Diamond
Award Year: 1978
Hybridizer: MacMillan
White Formal
Award Year: 1977
Hybridizer: Lenington-G.
Clarence Simon
Award Year: 1976
Hybridizer: MacMillan
Jest
Award Year: 1975
Hybridizer: Searles
Winsome Lady
Award Year: 1974
Hybridizer: Mrs. William R. (Mabel) Gates
Green Valley
Award Year: 1973
Hybridizer: Hubert A. Fischer
Skiatook Cardinal
Award Year: 1972
Hybridizer: Mrs. C. W. (Laura Pearl) Hancock
Satin Glass
Award Year: 1971
Hybridizer: Fay-Hardy
Luxury Lace
Award Year: 1970
Hybridizer: Spalding
Photo Credit: 1970 (Co-winner)
Frances Fay
Award Year: 1970
Hybridizer: Orville W. Fay
Photo Credit: 1970 (Co-winner)