Plants in family asparagaceae
Agave schottii
Agave schottii, or Schott's century plant, is a native of the Sonoran desert, characterized by its small rosettes of cylindrical green leaves with white markings. It forms colonies through offsets and produces tall flowering spikes. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts a variety of pollinators, including bats and hummingbirds.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
Native to southern Africa, this herbaceous perennial features green and white striped foliage and leaves up to 18 inches long. It produces white flowers on long stalks year-round and is known for its air-purifying abilities.
Agave toumeyana
Agave toumeyana is a succulent native to central Arizona, forming dense clumps of rosettes with narrow, white-streaked foliage. Its flowering stalks can reach up to 10 feet, bearing greenish-white flowers. This plant is well-suited to rocky, limestone, and volcanic areas.
Yucca gloriosa
Yucca gloriosa is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, known for its striking white, bell-shaped flowers. It forms a multi-headed clump reaching up to 8 feet tall, with rigid, glaucous green leaves. This plant is highly tolerant of drought and cold, surviving temperatures as low as -4°F. It thrives in sandy soils along coastal areas and is a popular choice for xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. The sharp leaf points can cause skin irritation, so caution is advised when handling.
Agave parviflora
Agave parviflora is a dwarf agave with narrow, dark green leaves marked with white. It features a 5-foot tall bloom spike and produces cream or pale yellow flowers in summer. This rare species is endangered in Arizona and grows in semi-desert grasslands and oak woodlands.
Sansevieria 'Cleopatra'
Sansevieria 'Cleopatra' is an easy-care plant known for its low-light tolerance and distinct foliage with a rust-colored edge. This plant produces white flowers in spring and is ideal for areas with limited light. Its adaptability and unique appearance make it a popular choice for indoor gardening, adding a touch of greenery to spaces with low light. The plant's ease of care and striking foliage make it a versatile addition to any indoor garden.
Dracaena marginata
This durable plant features deep green leaves with red edges and is known for its ability to remove formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air. It thrives in bright indirect light and adapts well to low light and warm temperatures. The plant is a natural humidifier and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for indoor environments.
Sansevieria 'Starfish'
Sansevieria 'Starfish' is a striking plant with long, smooth cylindrical leaves featuring stripes. It requires medium to low light and should be allowed to dry out between waterings, making it an easy-care option for indoor spaces.
Sansevieria 'Black Gold'
Sansevieria 'Black Gold' is a hardy houseplant known for its tall, sword-shaped leaves with striking gold edges. It is highly adaptable and can thrive in low-light conditions, making it an excellent choice for indoor environments. This plant is easy to care for, requiring minimal attention and infrequent watering. Its robust nature makes it a popular choice for those new to plant care or looking for a low-maintenance addition to their home.
Eucomis bicolor
Eucomis bicolor, a South African pineapple lily, is known for its pale green, purple-margined flowers arranged in a spike. It grows from a large bulb and features a stout stem with purple markings. This perennial attracts pollinators and is cultivated as a garden and container plant, though it requires winter mulch in colder areas.
Nolina cespitifera
Nolina cespitifera is a trunkless clump-forming plant with evergreen leaves that can reach up to 4 feet in length. This drought-tolerant perennial is native to Mexico and is well-suited for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It thrives in sunny locations and is known for its ability to attract insects, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. Nolina cespitifera's unique form and resilience make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to create a low-maintenance, water-wise landscape.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Hawaiian'
A flowering perennial native to tropical South Africa, this plant has thin ribbon-like leaves and produces small white flowers. It also has air purifying qualities.
Sansevieria 'Night Owl'
Sansevieria 'Night Owl' is a low-maintenance plant with yellow-edged, green and silver variegated leaves. It is tolerant of low light and is part of the Hahnii cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii. This plant is ideal for indoor settings, adding a touch of elegance with its soft green leaves.
Yucca harrimaniae
Yucca harrimaniae is a small, acaulescent species forming clumps of rosettes with grey-green leaves. It produces upright spikes of large white, bell-shaped flowers and is found in sagebrush grasslands up to 7,000 feet elevation in Utah and Colorado. This plant is deer-resistant and requires good drainage, making it suitable for sandy or gravelly slopes.
Agave americana
Agave americana, often called the 'American aloe', is a striking succulent native to Mexico and the southern United States. It is known for its large, gray-green leaves with spiky edges and a sharp tip, which can grow up to 5 feet long. This plant is unique because it flowers only once in its lifetime, producing a tall stalk with yellow blooms before dying. It thrives in sunny, dry environments and is a popular choice for xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance. Agave americana has been used historically in Mexico to make pulque, a traditional alcoholic beverage, and its leaves provide fibers for textiles. Despite its common name, it is not related to the Aloe genus. The plant is also recognized for its ability to grow in various light conditions, from full sun to shade, and requires minimal watering. It has several subspecies and varieties, some of which have received accolades for their ornamental value.
Convallaria keiskei
Convallaria keiskei is a variegated selection of lily of the valley with 10-inch tall green leaves striped with cream. It produces lightly fragrant white flowers in early spring, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Agave chrysantha
Agave chrysantha is a large agave native to central Arizona, known for its grayish-yellow leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in volcanic cliffs and attracts hummingbirds.
Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation'
Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation' is an easy-care houseplant known for its tall, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped leaves. It is adaptable and tolerant of low-light conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Agave potatorum
Agave potatorum, native to Mexico, is a striking succulent known for its use in mezcal production. It forms a basal rosette with leaves up to 1 foot long, adorned with dark spines. This drought-tolerant plant can produce a flower spike reaching 10 to 20 feet, bearing pale green and yellow flowers. It is recognized for its ornamental value and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Aspidistra 'Cast Iron'
Aspidistra 'Cast Iron' is a hardy tropical indoor plant with long, stiff, pointed evergreen leaves. Known for its ability to withstand temperature extremes and harsh conditions, it features solitary, bell-shaped flowers that are typically lilac in color. This plant is easy to care for and thrives in bright light, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Sansevieria 'Gold Hahnii'
Sansevieria 'Gold Hahnii' is a hardy houseplant known for its tall, sword-shaped leaves and adaptability to low-light conditions. This easy-care plant is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance indoor greenery option.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'
This flowering perennial native to tropical South Africa has thin ribbon-like leaves and produces small white flowers. It is known for its air-purifying qualities.
Sansevieria 'Golden Hahnii'
Sansevieria 'Golden Hahnii' is an easy-care houseplant with long, sword-shaped leaves featuring dark green foliage with yellow variegation. It is tolerant of low light levels and is known for its hardiness, making it a reliable choice for indoor environments.
Yucca glauca
Yucca glauca, also known as small soapweed or Spanish bayonet, is a perennial evergreen native to central North America. It forms colonies of rosettes with long, narrow leaves and produces white to pale green flowers. This drought-tolerant plant is cold hardy and deer resistant.
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'
This groundcover features dark green grass-like foliage and royal purple blooms that turn to black berries in the fall. It grows up to 1 foot tall and wide, tolerates full sun with afternoon shade, and is heat, humidity, and drought tolerant. It is also deer resistant and grows in USDA zones 5-11.
Yucca gigantea
Yucca gigantea is a robust plant native to arid regions, known for its ability to produce 'pups' at the base. It prefers well-drained soil and minimal watering, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. This plant is hardy and can be grown in various climates across the USA.
Polygonatum biflorum
Polygonatum biflorum, or native Solomon's seal, is a graceful woodland plant with arching stems and thumb-sized green leaves. It produces clusters of light greenish-white bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring, followed by small blue berries. This slow-spreading plant is native to eastern and central North America and thrives in shade to partial shade with medium to wet soil. Its rhizomes, which resemble the seal of King Solomon, are edible and have been used in herbal medicine. The plant is not invasive and adds a touch of elegance to woodland gardens.
Echeandia reflexa
Echeandia reflexa is a perennial plant native to south Texas through Mexico to Honduras, first described in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Agavoideae and is found in the mountains of Mexico. Hardy in zone 7, it produces small yellow daisies and is a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Dasylirion gentryi
Dasylirion gentryi, native to southern Sonora, Mexico, is an evergreen plant with green, slightly twisted, spiny leaves. It is similar to Dasylirion wheeleri but has a more open form. The plant produces impressive 9-foot tall flower spikes with tightly clustered tiny flowers, thriving in seasonally moist conditions.