Plants in family asparagaceae
Aspidistra elatior 'Stars And Stripes'
Aspidistra elatior 'Stars And Stripes' is an evergreen perennial with long leaves streaked with creamy yellow and white dots. It is low maintenance and grows well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage, thriving in shade. This plant is durable in less than ideal conditions and produces flowers at the base of its foliage.
Agave impressa
Agave impressa, known as the giant masparillo, is a small to medium-sized agave with symmetrical rosettes of light green leaves featuring white imprints. It produces a 2 to 3-meter tall flower spike with greenish-yellow flowers from January to March. This agave is named for the impressed patterns on its leaves and thrives in tropical regions with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters.
Hosta 'Ice Cream'
Hosta 'Ice Cream' is a small hosta with round dark green leaves bordered by a wide golden edge. It forms 1-foot wide clumps and produces 16-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is ideal for borders or as a single specimen.
Agave geminiflora
Agave geminiflora is a slow-growing plant native to Nayarit, Mexico, known for its rounded starburst shape and yellow flowers with reddish or purple-bluish edges. It reaches 3-4 feet in height and thrives in gritty soil with a pH below 6. This plant is heat tolerant and can withstand frost down to 26.6°F, making it suitable for partial shade and bright light conditions.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Kizan'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Kizan' is a variegated form of the Queen Victoria century plant, featuring a solitary rosette of thick, wide green leaves with a creamy border. This very slow-growing plant requires ample sun to maintain its variegation and should not be overwatered. Its rare offsets and striking appearance make it a prized addition to any succulent collection.
Hosta 'Grand Prize'
Hosta 'Grand Prize' is a compact plant with a wide gold margin that brightens to creamy white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump with 2-foot tall spikes of dark lavender flowers, ideal for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Formal Attire'
Hosta 'Formal Attire' is a Kevin Vaughn hybrid with very dark green, corrugated leaves and a wide border of creamy gold that changes to pure white. It produces pale lavender flowers and forms a giant 5-foot wide clump in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas, adding texture and color to gardens.
Agave parryi 'Jc's Shadow'
Agave parryi 'Jc's Shadow' is a compact succulent introduced in 2023. It features blue rosettes with a light green border and black terminal spines. The plant grows to about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, making it suitable for ground or container planting. It is drought-tolerant and adds a striking architectural element to gardens.
Yucca 'Red Rover'
Yucca 'Red Rover' is a hybrid with powder blue leaves and burgundy red flower stalks. It grows up to 5 feet tall and features white bell-like flowers, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Hosta 'Sea Dream'
Hosta 'Sea Dream' is a perennial that emerges green and changes to bright gold with a white edge. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and produces medium lavender flowers on 15-inch scapes in midsummer.
Hosta 'Golden Sculpture'
Hosta 'Golden Sculpture' is a striking gold hosta with an upright vase shape, forming a 3-foot wide clump. It features wide, brilliant golden foliage and 30-inch scapes of white flowers in late spring. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great choice for adding color and texture to shade gardens.
Agave 'Sumifu Ryu Setsukan'
Agave 'Sumifu Ryu Setsukan' is a striking succulent with thick, upright glaucous blue leaves edged in lime. It matures to 20 inches tall and wide and is known for its offsetting nature. This plant is drought-tolerant and ideal for sunny locations, adding architectural interest to garden designs.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tuff Tuft Silver'
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tuff Tuft Silver' is a clump-forming mondo grass discovered in Sichuan, China. It forms 8-inch tall by 15-inch wide evergreen clumps and produces short pendent spikes of silvery white flowers in early June. This plant is suitable for ground cover in shaded garden areas, providing year-round interest with its dense foliage and seasonal blooms.
Hosta 'Aqua Velva'
Hosta 'Aqua Velva' is known for its intensely corrugated blue-green foliage. This large clumper can grow up to 3 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers on 3-foot scapes in mid-summer. It is suitable for shaded areas and attracts pollinators.
Rohdea japonica 'Galle'
Rohdea japonica 'Galle', also known as the evergreen sacred lily, features narrow, boat-shaped dark green leaves that form an arching clump. This plant is ideal for adding winter interest to woodland gardens and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'King Tut'
Hosta 'King Tut' is a hybrid plant with bright gold, heavily textured, wide leaves forming a 2-foot wide clump. It produces near white flowers in early summer on 3-foot tall scapes. This plant is a striking choice for adding color and texture to shaded garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Polygonatum orientale
Polygonatum orientale is an Asian equivalent of the US native Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum, featuring clumps of 3.5-foot tall stalks. In early May, clusters of white bells dangle beneath the stems. The plant's rhizomes produce smilagenin, which is used to treat cognitive dysfunction.
Hosta 'Fond Hope'
Hosta 'Fond Hope' is a perennial plant known for its large, dark blue-green leaves that are deeply veined and corrugated. It forms a substantial clump, reaching up to 3 feet in width. In late spring, it produces white flowers on tall bloom scapes, adding a touch of elegance to shaded gardens. This hosta is versatile, thriving in various conditions including dry shade and wet areas, making it a great choice for groundcover. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden. Its salt tolerance makes it suitable for seaside gardens, and it can also be used in rain gardens. The plant is a hybrid, offering a robust and attractive option for shade perennials. Its ability to attract birds and resist insects further enhances its appeal in diverse garden settings.
Eucomis zambesiaca
Eucomis zambesiaca, a bulbous plant native to southern Africa, is known for its rosette of fleshy green leaves and striking white flowers. The flowers, which are sweetly scented, appear in a spike and turn green after opening, adding a unique touch to its appearance. This summer-growing plant is frost-hardy in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. Eucomis zambesiaca is considered one of the most stunning pineapple lilies when in bloom, making it a standout choice for gardeners.
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Come Pleated'
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Come Pleated' is a durable perennial native to Sichuan, China, known for its heavily pleated, dark evergreen leaves. It forms a clump about 18 inches tall and wide, thriving in both moist and dry soils with good drainage. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and can withstand less-than-ideal conditions, making it a superb houseplant.
Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes'
Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes' is a sun-tolerant hosta with dusty green foliage that forms a vigorous clump about 3 feet wide. In late summer, it produces large, fragrant near-white flowers, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for gardens with part sun to light shade, offering both aesthetic appeal and resilience.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man'
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man' is a striking plant discovered on Korea's Ulleung Island. It forms a narrow leaf clump up to 12 inches tall and 20 inches wide, with light lavender flowers in spring and bright blue berries in fall. This plant is ideal for woodland gardens and thrives in part sun to shade.
Hosta 'Brendas Beauty'
Hosta 'Brendas Beauty' is a perennial with heavily veined, dark green leaves and a unique butterscotch center variegation. It forms clumps about 2 feet wide and produces medium lavender flowers on 2-foot stalks. This plant is ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in part sun to light shade environments.
Hosta 'Beauty Substance'
Hosta 'Beauty Substance' is a striking variety with green-centered leaves and a narrow golden border that widens each year. This plant can reach widths of over 10 feet and produces 3-foot tall spikes of large light lavender flowers in summer. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for dry shade conditions. 'Beauty Substance' attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to shaded gardens.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Ring Of Gold'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Ring Of Gold' is a variegated selection known for its faster offset production compared to other clones. It features yellow leaf margins and is suitable for xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance. This agave thrives in full sun to part sun and is a striking addition to rock gardens.
Aspidistra lutea 'Mai Chau'
Aspidistra lutea 'Mai Chau' is a dwarf species with wide leaves that spread outward. It produces small yellow flowers emerging from leaf bases in mid-October and is native to the area near Mai Chau, Vietnam. This plant is well-suited for shaded areas and adds a unique texture to gardens.
Hosta 'First Dance'
Hosta 'First Dance' is a striking perennial known for its large, gold-centered leaves with green edges. This plant forms a substantial clump, reaching up to 2 feet in height and spreading 5 feet wide. The leaves are heavily corrugated and ruffled, adding texture to shaded garden areas. It is a sport of Hosta 'Dancing Queen' and is appreciated for its vibrant foliage. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a favorite among gardeners for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Don Stevens'
Hosta 'Don Stevens' is a shade-loving perennial with glossy green leaves and a wide, creamy-yellow band. It forms a 40-inch wide clump and is topped with dark purple flowers in late summer. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave univittata 'Splendida'
Agave univittata 'Splendida' is a striking succulent known for its variegated rosette of dark green leaves with a central yellow stripe. This century plant species is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil. It produces a tall flower spike with fragrant blooms and offsets close to the parent rosette. The plant is sensitive to water-logging and freezing temperatures below 40°F.