Plants in family asparagaceae
Rohdea fargesii
Rohdea fargesii is a unique evergreen perennial native to the Wuling Farm region of Taiwan, thriving on steep, damp cliffs. It features leathery leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long and produces tall scapes of green flowers that turn orange, emitting a distinctive scent reminiscent of household cleaner. In the fall, it bears bright red fruit, adding a splash of color to its lush foliage. This plant is larger than the typical Rohdea japonica, forming a clump that can reach over 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is well-suited for woodland gardens and can tolerate average soil moisture.
Hosta 'Dancing With Dragons'
Hosta 'Dancing With Dragons' is a medium to large clump-forming plant with thick, wavy, corrugated blue leaves. It holds its blue color well into the growing season and produces near-white flowers on tall spikes in mid-summer. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Manhattan'
Hosta 'Manhattan' is a shade-loving plant with large, corrugated grey-green leaves and lavender flowers. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and is known for its long-pointed leaves with heavy rippling on the margins.
Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print'
Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' is a distinguished hosta variety, celebrated as the 2019 AHGA Hosta of the Year. It forms a clump about 10 inches tall and 30 inches wide, featuring large, ruffled green leaves with a creamy-white central pattern. This slow-growing plant thrives in very open shade or morning sun, making it ideal for shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage and compact size make it a standout choice for hosta enthusiasts and shade garden designs.
Hosta 'Hollywood Lights'
Hosta 'Hollywood Lights' is a tetraploid mutation of Hosta 'On Stage', forming a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide clump. It features dome-like, dark green leaves with a bright yellow center and produces light lavender flowers in mid-July.
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.
Hosta 'Regal Rhubarb'
Hosta 'Regal Rhubarb' is a red-petioled hosta with dark purple bases on each leaf petiole. This plant forms large clumps up to 4 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers on 5-foot scapes in early summer. Its unique coloration and size make it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Warwick Sheen'
Hosta 'Warwick Sheen' is a fast-growing small hosta with shiny dark green leaves bordered in gold that turn creamy white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and is topped with lavender flowers in summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Komodo Dragon'
Hosta 'Komodo Dragon' is a large hosta with heavily-rippled, dark green, pointed leaves that form a 7-foot wide clump. It produces light lavender flowers on 4-foot tall scapes in midsummer, making it a dramatic addition to shaded garden areas.
Agave 'Kissho Kan Nishiki'
Agave 'Kissho Kan Nishiki' is a striking succulent with chartreuse golden leaves bordered by light green. It features ornamental spines that change color from butterscotch-yellow to dark mahogany. This plant grows as a sparse offset producer, forming a rosette 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide.
Hosta 'Golden Scepter'
Hosta 'Golden Scepter' is a vigorous perennial with round golden leaves and light lavender flowers. It forms a rapidly growing clump up to 20 inches wide and is an all-gold sport of H. 'Golden Tiara'. This hosta is suitable for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in both dry and wet shade conditions, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Agave wocomahi 'Basaseachic'
Agave wocomahi 'Basaseachic' is a winter-hardy century plant native to the Basaseachic region in Chihuahua, Mexico. It grows in alkaline, rock-based, pine-oak forests at elevations of 4,000-8,000 feet. This plant features very dark green leaves with bud imprint patterns and bright cinnamon red teeth, topped with 12-foot tall spikes of paniculate yellow flowers when mature. It is known for its high sugar content, suitable for making mescal, and requires dry conditions in winter.
Hosta 'Wheee'
Hosta 'Wheee' is a maintenance-free perennial with ruffled leaves bordered in white. It forms an 18-inch tall clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant thrives in rich, moist soil and is ideal for woodland gardens.
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Anemarrhena asphodeloides is a perennial native to northern China, thriving on sandy hillsides up to 5000 feet in elevation. It forms tight clumps of narrow, green, lily-like foliage and produces tall spikes of tiny lavender flowers in late summer. Known for its medicinal properties, it contains natural steroids like sapogenin and is used as an anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-depressant. This plant is well-suited for rock gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes.
Hosta 'Fan Dance'
Hosta 'Fan Dance' is a sport of H. 'Dorothy', featuring golden leaves that turn creamy white with a dark green edge. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces medium-lavender flowers on 18-inch spikes in midsummer.
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.
Hosta 'Choo Choo Train'
Hosta 'Choo Choo Train' is a giant golden hosta forming a 6-foot wide and 2-foot tall clump. It features thick, golden foliage with incredibly ruffled leaves and 3-foot tall scapes of near-white flowers in summer. This plant's dramatic size and texture make it a focal point in any garden.
Hosta 'Lakeside Cha Cha'
Hosta 'Lakeside Cha Cha' is a hybrid with heart-shaped chartreuse gold leaves bordered in white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and blooms with light lavender flowers on 28-inch scapes in late spring.
Hosta 'Wolverine'
Hosta 'Wolverine' is a fast-growing hybrid with a 3-foot wide clump of shiny, blue-green foliage and a wide, rippled golden margin. It produces lavender flowers on 20-inch scapes in late summer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta albomarginata
Hosta albomarginata is a shade-loving perennial with soft green leaves edged in white. It produces lilac to lavender flowers in mid-summer, attracting pollinators and hummingbirds. This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 3 to 8 and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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.
Aspidistra subrotata 'Eyes Have It'
Aspidistra subrotata 'Eyes Have It' is a low-maintenance plant introduced in 2023, native to Southeast Asia. It features green leaves with muted yellow dots and flowers at the base of the foliage in late November. This plant grows well in both moist and dry soils and must be grown in shade. Its bold texture and upright form make it a durable choice for less-than-ideal conditions.
Aloe 'Coral Fire'
Aloe 'Coral Fire' is a hybrid succulent with dark green leaves edged in white coral-colored margins and soft teeth. It produces orange flowers during winter and thrives in full sun to light shade. This plant is hardy to temperatures around 24°-26° F and can grow up to 8 inches wide and 12 inches tall. Aloe 'Coral Fire' is a striking addition to succulent collections, appreciated for its unique coloration and winter blooms.
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty'
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' is a low-maintenance perennial known for its heavily patterned leaves with large, dull yellow spots. This plant forms a 15-inch tall clump and performs well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage. It thrives in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions, making it an excellent choice for houseplants or shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Twilight'
Hosta 'Twilight' is a perennial plant known for its thick, dark green leaves edged with a wide, light-yellow margin. It forms clumps about 3 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is versatile, thriving in part sun to light shade, and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It is suitable for use as a groundcover or in cottage gardens, and it can tolerate dry or wet shade conditions. Additionally, it is a hybrid plant that can be used in rain gardens and is salt-tolerant, making it ideal for seaside locations.
Hosta 'Allan P Mcconnell'
Hosta 'Allan P Mcconnell' forms a small clump up to 3 feet wide with round, heart-shaped leaves that are medium green with a pure white edge. It produces dark purple flowers in midsummer and is well-suited for rock gardens or woodland path borders.
Hosta 'Iceberg'
Hosta 'Iceberg' is a vigorous hybrid known for its fast-growing clump that can reach up to 55 inches in width. It features medium-green leaves with a gold border that ages to a creamy edge. In late summer, it produces 3-foot tall scapes of dark lavender flowers, attracting hummingbirds. This hosta is a favorite for its striking foliage and ability to thrive in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Monument Circle'
Hosta 'Monument Circle' is a shade-loving perennial with blue-grey foliage and a central pattern of creamy gold that fades to blue-green. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 2-foot spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer.