Connecting Students and Professionals within the Perennial Plant Industry
The Perennial Plant Foundation fosters the future of the perennial plant industry through scholarships and activities that connect students and professionals across generations and levels of experience.
The application period for the 2026 Scholarships is now OPEN! Please click here to apply.
About the Perennial Plant Foundation
The Perennial Plant Foundation is a separate corporation from The Perennial Plant Association and was established in 2001. However, the Perennial Plant Foundation shares a close relationship with the Perennial Plant Association, with overlapping leadership and management, and importantly, a shared focus and commitment to the future of the perennial plant industry.
PPF extends heartfelt gratitude to our donors at every level. We are especially grateful to those whose significant contributions helped elevate our mission in 2025:
Major Donors ($500 and above):
- Benjamin Buchmuller
- Brent and Becky’s
- Creek Hill Nursery
- Darwin Perennials
- DeVroomen Garden Products
- Richard Hawke
- Ron Hoffman and Morris Nursery
- New Moon Nursery
- Kelly Norris
- North Creek Nurseries
- Elizabeth Parker
- David Sanford
- Stonehouse Nursery
- Homer and Tammy Trecartin
- Twixwood Nursery
Support the future of the Perennial Plant Industry
Contribute to the Perennial Plant Foundation:
Thank you 2025 Foundation Sponsors!
PPF Board of Trustees
- Katherine White, President
- Jon Peter, Vice President
- Holly Scoggins, Treasurer
- Shannon McEnerney, Secretary
- Amanda McClean, Trustee
- Ed Lyon, Trustee
- Diana Reavis, Trustee
- Chris Ruger, Trustee
- Dennis Wentworth, Trustee
- Katie McDavid, Executive Director
The Perennial Plant Foundation is professionally managed by Woody Bibens & Associates, Inc.
Perennial Plant Foundation, PO Box 6595, Raleigh NC 27628
(888) 440-3122
perennialplantfoundation@gmail.com
Legal
North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
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