All-America Selections, which for more than 75 years has been testing and judging plants, has announced its 2010 winners.

Drum roll, please.

In the bedding plant category, zinnia "Zahara Starlight Rose." (Shown, left) Long lasting, with generous blooms, heat and drought tolerant. The perfect plant for beginners.

Also in the bedding plant category, snapdragon F1 "Twinny Peach." The "snap" is missing in this snapdragon: double or butterfly flower forms are missing the jaws. Unique blending of peach tones.

The cool season award winner is Viola F1 "Endurio Sky Blue Matien." Looks delicate, but is tough as nails. Has a unique spreading/mounding quality.

And the flower award winner is gaillardia F1 "Mesa Yellow." Three-inch blooms throughout the summer Attracts butterflies and is a good cut flower. Cascading quality in pots. Excellent recovery from severe weather.

For a slide show of the winning flowers, go to The Baltimore Sun's Home and Garden section.