Plants in family asparagaceae
Eucomis 'Tiny Piny Coral'
Eucomis 'Tiny Piny Coral' is a compact hybrid known for its extremely wavy-edged leaves and 6-inch spikes of pink flowers that bloom starting in July. This plant forms a 6-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for rock gardens and xeriscaping. It attracts insects and thrives in sunny locations.
Hosta 'Lemon Lime'
Hosta 'Lemon Lime' is a small chartreuse hosta that forms an 8-inch wide mound. It features pointed, wavy chartreuse-gold leaves and light lavender flowers on 15-inch tall scapes. This plant is ideal for shade gardens.
Muscari armeniacum
Muscari armeniacum is a fast-growing perennial bulb known for its fragrant, pale blue-purple bell-shaped flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9. This plant forms clusters of bright blue bells with petite florets, adding a splash of color to gardens.
Hosta 'Buckshaw Blue'
Hosta 'Buckshaw Blue' is a hybrid of H. sieboldiana and H. 'Tokudama', forming a 3-foot wide clump of thick, puckered blue foliage. In late spring, it produces 18-inch scapes of pure white flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Aspidistra daibuensis 'Yushan Galaxy'
Aspidistra daibuensis 'Yushan Galaxy' is a low-maintenance perennial collected from Taiwan, featuring dark green leaves with heavy yellow speckling. It grows well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage and must be grown in shade. This plant is known for its bold texture and upright form, with flowers produced at the base of the foliage, often in winter.
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Payson Giant'
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Payson Giant' is a striking plant collected near Payson, Arizona. It can grow up to 7 feet tall with a 3-foot tall trunk, making it a prominent feature in gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in sunny conditions. Its unique appearance and resilience make it a popular choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'
Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise' is a sport from Hosta 'Maui Buttercups', featuring fluorescent golden leaves with a dark green border. It forms a small 16-inch wide clump and produces white flowers on 18-inch tall scapes in early summer. This hosta is a vibrant addition to shaded garden areas.
Agave americana 'Junction'
Agave americana 'Junction' is a powder-blue clump-forming succulent that has survived since 1999 without protection. It grows to about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, producing offsets readily. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and adds a striking architectural element to gardens.
Hosta 'Paintbrush'
Hosta 'Paintbrush' is a hybrid plant with butterscotch leaves bordered by green, intensifying in color as the season progresses. It forms a 2-foot wide clump topped with 20-inch scapes of dark lavender flowers in early summer, adding a striking contrast to gardens.
Hosta 'Grey Piecrust'
Hosta 'Grey Piecrust' is a giant clumper with a 4-foot wide mound of large, grey-green, very wavy leaves. It produces 30-inch spikes of light lavender flowers in late spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is perfect for adding texture and color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Hillbilly Blues'
Hosta 'Hillbilly Blues' is a hybrid plant featuring a 3-foot wide rosette of deeply-veined, powder-blue leaves. In late summer, it produces 16-inch scapes of light lavender flowers. This hosta is appreciated for its attractive foliage and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Yellow River'
Hosta 'Yellow River' is a medium-sized clumper with dark-green foliage edged in yellow that turns white. It forms 6-foot wide clumps and produces large pure white flowers on sturdy 34-inch scapes in early summer.
Agave schottii 'Guadalupe Canyon Az'
Agave schottii 'Guadalupe Canyon Az' is a native of the Sonoran desert, characterized by rosettes of long, narrow green leaves with a sharp terminal spine. It offsets quickly to form a colony and produces bamboo pole-like flowering spikes up to 8 feet tall when mature.
Agave funkiana 'Olympic Gold'
Agave funkiana 'Olympic Gold' is a striking succulent with a yellow-centered rosette reaching 1 foot tall and 20 inches wide. Its narrow, well-spined leaves feature a wide central band of gold, making it an excellent choice for container gardening.
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.
Hosta 'Glory Hallelujah'
Hosta 'Glory Hallelujah' is a striking perennial with large, round leaves featuring a dark blue-green center and bright golden margins. This plant forms a substantial clump, reaching 20 inches tall and 56 inches wide. Its bold foliage makes it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Hush Puppie'
Hosta 'Hush Puppie' is a charming plant that forms a 16-inch wide clump of small green leaves with a creamy yellow border. In June, it produces 8-inch tall scapes of dark lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds. This fast-growing hosta is easy to divide and is ideal for shaded garden areas, adding both color and texture.
Hosta 'Super Bowl'
Hosta 'Super Bowl' is a medium-sized hosta with heavily corrugated bright gold foliage that forms giant cups. It produces white flowers in late spring and is ideal for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Quicksilver'
Hosta 'Quicksilver' is a hybrid plant known for its medium blue-green foliage with a wide creamy white edge. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 28-inch scapes of lavender flowers in late spring. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Rootin Tootin'
Hosta 'Rootin Tootin' is a vibrant perennial with shiny green leaves featuring a creamy white central blotch. It forms a compact clump about 16 inches tall and 26 inches wide, thriving best with some morning sun. This plant is more vigorous than its parent and is ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Virginia Reel'
Hosta 'Virginia Reel' is a compact plant with two-tone green leaves and a creamy border, growing 8 inches tall and 1 foot wide. It is a hybrid of Hosta 'Crepe Suzette' and Hosta 'Riptide', and has won the Savory Shield Award for its attractive foliage.
Hosta 'Black Hills'
Hosta 'Black Hills' is a hybrid plant with large, almost black-green, heavily corrugated foliage. It forms a 4-foot-wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas, providing a bold and dramatic foliage display.
Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon'
Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon' is an evergreen perennial known for its striking dark green leaves with white vertical striping. Growing 10 to 12 inches tall, it produces pale lavender flowers in late summer, followed by greenish berries in fall. This plant spreads by underground rhizomes, making it suitable for erosion control. It thrives in full sun to part shade and is a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Percy'
Hosta 'Percy' is a perennial with deeply veined, shiny medium green leaves bordered by creamy yellow. It forms a clump and is best sited with morning sun, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Polygonatum hybridum 'Giganteum'
Polygonatum hybridum 'Giganteum' is a hybrid plant that forms a dense clump of 30-inch tall stalks adorned with white bells. It thrives in part sun to shade and is suitable for cottage gardens and shade perennials.
Agave gentryi
Agave gentryi is a plant from northern Mexico with glossy green, deeply-channeled foliage and large black spines. It prefers dry soils, especially during cold, wet winters, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping. This agave adds a bold, architectural element to gardens with its striking appearance.
Hosta 'Mourning Dove'
Hosta 'Mourning Dove' is a hybrid hosta with pointed, blue-green leaves edged with a 1-inch yellow border. It forms a clump about 1 foot tall and 30 inches wide, producing medium lavender flowers on 18-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique foliage and compact growth make it a popular choice for adding texture and color to garden beds.
Hosta 'Singing In The Rain'
Hosta 'Singing In The Rain' is a large hosta with glossy blue-green foliage bordered by creamy yellow. It forms a 30-inch tall by 48-inch wide clump and produces 30-inch spikes of light lavender flowers in mid-summer. This plant is a sport of Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas' and is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor'
Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor' is an evergreen Japanese sacred lily with dark green leaves featuring white brush strokes. It grows well in shady spots and is known for its drought tolerance and patterned foliage.