Plants in family asparagaceae
Aloe 'Morning Dew'
Aloe 'Morning Dew' is a versatile succulent from the Asphodelaceae family, native to regions like Madagascar and Southern Africa. It features long leaves and thrives in both outdoor and indoor environments, making it a popular choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Agave applanata 'Butter Cream'
Agave applanata 'Butter Cream' is a slow-growing succulent with a rich green center and a creamy yellow border that ages to white. It reaches a mature size of about 3 inches tall and 6 inches wide. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for rock gardens and xeriscaping.
Hosta 'Chantilly Lace'
Hosta 'Chantilly Lace' is a hybrid plant with a 3-foot wide mound of cream-edged, blue-grey foliage. It blooms with white flowers on 12-inch scapes in midsummer. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in light shade, making it ideal for cottage gardens.
Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Asperrima'
Grown from seed collected near La Escondida, Mexico, these winter-hardy natural hybrids grow to 5 feet tall and 12 feet wide. They have grey-green coloration, upturned leaf tips, and produce scant few pups at the clump base.
Agave montana 'Lime Flash'
Agave montana 'Lime Flash' is a succulent with glossy leaves displaying three shades of green. It forms 18-inch tall rosettes that are 2 feet wide and rarely offsets without prompting. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and thrives in sunny, dry conditions.
Muscari 'Mountain Lady'
Muscari 'Mountain Lady' is a charming plant with unique two-toned florets that bloom in mid-spring. Originating from Spain, it is highly adaptable and thrives in sun or partial sun, quickly naturalizing in various soil types. Its sweet spring scent and clusters of bubbly flowers attract pollinators.
Hosta 'Azure Gem'
Hosta 'Azure Gem' is a small, fast-multiplying blue hosta with miniature Hosta sieboldiana-like foliage. Its dusty blue, heart-shaped leaves are corrugated with prominent veins, adding texture and interest to shaded garden areas. This plant forms a very small clump, reaching only 7 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it ideal for rock gardens or as a groundcover. In June, it produces 15-inch scapes of lilac flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Hosta 'Azure Gem' is a hybrid with parents including Hosta 'Silver Bay' and Hosta venusta, ensuring a robust and reliable growth habit. Its compact size and unique coloration make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of blue to their plantings. This hosta's adaptability to various light conditions and low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Agave colorata 'Misashibo'
Agave colorata 'Misashibo' is a rare agave from northwestern Sonora, Mexico, known for its horizontal leaf banding and solitary growth habit. It matures at 1 foot tall by 2 feet wide and produces a 10-foot tall spike of orange and yellow flowers.
Hosta 'Fragrant Queen'
Hosta 'Fragrant Queen' is a striking perennial with glossy, dark green leaves bordered by a wide creamy edge. This plant forms clumps about 16 inches tall and 2 feet wide, making it an excellent groundcover. In midsummer, it produces light lavender flowers that are not only beautiful but also fragrant, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for cottage gardens and dry shade areas. The plant's variegated foliage adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting. It is also salt-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Hosta 'White Sprite'
Hosta 'White Sprite' is a unique miniature plant with powder blue leaves featuring a white central pattern. It remains under 6 inches tall and is a collector's item for those interested in small, unusual plants. This hosta has not been observed to flower.
Hosta 'Austin Dickinson'
Hosta 'Austin Dickinson' is a hybrid hosta with round, blue-green leaves that develop puckering with age. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and features a wide white border. In early summer, it blooms with large, fragrant light lavender flowers on tall scapes, attracting pollinators to the garden.
Disporopsis bakerorum 'Bill Baker'
Disporopsis bakerorum 'Bill Baker' is a newly recognized species forming a 20-inch tall patch with glossy evergreen leaves. It produces small star-shaped white flowers in mid-April and resembles Disporopsis pernyi. This plant is drought-tolerant and has been selected for the Great Plant Picks program for the Pacific Northwest.
Hosta 'Red October'
Hosta 'Red October' is a unique hosta variety featuring bright red petioles and dark green foliage with a silver-white underside. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces red-purple flower spikes in early October. The medium lavender flowers add a touch of color to shaded garden areas.
Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'
Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is an heirloom variety known for its thick stalks and heavy yield. This semi-hardy perennial has a buttery and robust flavor and features fern-like foliage. It can produce for up to thirty years, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. This low-maintenance plant is disease resistant and cold and heat-tolerant.
Hosta 'First Lady'
Hosta 'First Lady' is a 2010 introduction known for its deeply-veined green leaves with a wide creamy yellow border. It forms a clump 14 inches tall and 3 feet wide, producing lavender flowers in late July and early August. This plant attracts hummingbirds and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Tiny Tears'
Hosta 'Tiny Tears' is a compact hybrid suitable for shady rock gardens, forming tight clumps of tiny green heart-shaped leaves. It blooms with dark lavender flowers on 6-inch scapes in early summer, making it a charming addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Stirfry'
Hosta 'Stirfry' is a unique plant with dark green leaves that twist at the tip. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces near-black lavender bells on tall scapes, attracting hummingbirds to shaded garden areas.
Agave parryi 'J C Raulston'
Agave parryi 'J C Raulston' is a striking plant with large symmetrical rosettes and a 15-foot tall flowering spike. It is well-adapted to wet, humid winters and attracts hummingbirds with its yellow flowers. This agave is slow to offset and thrives in sunny locations.
Agave macroacantha 'Blue Ribbon'
Agave macroacantha 'Blue Ribbon' is a succulent from Puebla, Mexico, featuring tight rosettes of blue, finger-like leaves with a terminal black spine. It grows 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Hosta 'Cherub'
Hosta 'Cherub' is a charming hybrid plant known for its small clump of thick, dark green leaves with a wide white margin. This perennial forms a compact mound about 30 inches wide and produces light lavender flowers on 12-inch scapes in early summer. It is well-suited for cottage gardens and shaded areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant thrives in light shade and is a popular choice for groundcover in moist, well-drained soils. Its attractive foliage and ability to grow in dry shade make it a versatile addition to any garden. Hosta 'Cherub' is also appreciated for its ability to attract birds and its suitability for rain gardens. This plant is a delightful option for those looking to add texture and color to shaded garden spaces.
Hosta 'Blue Sliver'
Hosta 'Blue Sliver' is a small perennial known for its narrow, wedge-shaped, powder blue leaves that form 15-inch wide clumps. In late spring, it produces 1-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers, adding a touch of color to shaded areas. This hosta thrives in light shade and is ideal for use in rock gardens, fairy gardens, or as groundcover. Its unique foliage and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite among gardeners.
Agave schidigera
Agave schidigera is a small to medium-sized succulent native to Mexico, featuring narrow dark green leaves with sharp tips and dramatic silvery-white markings. It forms rosettes up to 3 feet across and is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. This plant thrives in full sun and requires light to moderate watering.
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap'
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' is a Japanese selection with a striking white pattern of variegation on its evergreen leaves. It grows 30 inches tall and is ideal for brightening dark spots in woodland shade gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in both moist and dry soils.
Hosta 'Quarter Back'
Hosta 'Quarter Back' is a miniature hosta with quarter-sized dark green leaves. It forms a clump that never exceeds 1 inch tall and 6 inches wide, making it ideal for trough gardens. This plant is known for its good vigor and is a charming addition to small garden spaces.
Hosta 'Sitting Pretty'
Hosta 'Sitting Pretty' is a small, fast-growing clump with bright glossy golden leaves bordered by dark green. It produces dark lavender flowers in summer and is known for attracting pollinators.
Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'
'Monroe White' is a clumping variety of monkey grass introduced in 1957, known for its wide, dark green foliage and pure white flowers that bloom in mid-August. This evergreen perennial forms 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clumps, making it a handsome presence in shade gardens. It thrives in average soil with good moisture and drainage, preferring shade over direct afternoon sun. The plant's clumps do not require division, and its late summer blooms add a touch of freshness to the garden.
Hosta 'Blue Veil'
Hosta 'Blue Veil' is a sport of H. 'Vicki Aden', known for its wide, pointed, powder blue leaves with deeply impressed veins. It forms a 2-foot wide upright symmetrical arching clump and produces scapes of lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta thrives in shady areas and is a favorite among gardeners for its striking foliage.
Hosta 'Vera Verde'
Hosta 'Vera Verde' is a Japanese selection known for its narrow, green, ruffled leaves with a creamy edge. It forms 16-inch wide clumps and is topped with 18-inch spikes of purple flowers in late summer. This hosta thrives in light shade and is perfect for cottage gardens and rain gardens. 'Vera Verde' attracts hummingbirds and insects, adding vibrant life to shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage and flower spikes make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking bold, colorful plants.
Hosta 'Island Breeze'
Hosta 'Island Breeze' is a tropical-looking hosta with variegated foliage featuring dark-green and yellow-green stripes. It produces dark lavender flowers and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. This plant is cold hardy, adaptable, and thrives in partial sun to full shade, making it a versatile garden addition.