Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Crumples'
Hosta 'Crumples' is a small clumping plant with light green, rounded foliage that has a pebbled texture. It produces 18-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and can grow up to 2 feet wide.
Agave palmeri 'Cutty Shark'
Agave palmeri 'Cutty Shark' is a succulent from Sonora, Mexico, featuring tall silver-blue leaves with tiny teeth along the edges. It forms a 3-foot tall and wide clump over seven years and is known for its striking bud imprinting. This plant is suitable for xeriscaping and is resistant to rabbits.
Hesperaloe funifera
Hesperaloe funifera is a rosette-forming perennial native to Texas and northern Mexico, known for its long, narrow, yellow-green blades and tall flowering stalks. The plant produces green or white flowers, often tinged with purple, on spikes that can reach up to 8-12 feet tall. It is durable and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for rocky slopes and open plains. The strong fibers from its leaves are traditionally used for making rope.
Hosta 'Blue Waves'
Hosta 'Blue Waves' is a complex hybrid involving Hosta 'Neptune' and Hosta 'Komodo Dragon'. It forms a 19-inch tall by 56-inch wide specimen with long, pointed, deeply-waved blue leaves. This plant's striking foliage makes it a standout in any shade garden.
Hosta 'Silver Streak'
Hosta 'Silver Streak' is a collector's hosta with a miniature mound of twisted leaves featuring white centers and green edges. This slow-growing plant forms an 8-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer. It is ideal for shaded garden areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Moonstruck'
Hosta 'Moonstruck' is a small-growing, upright blue hosta with a wide, creamy-white pattern in the center of each leaf. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces 18-inch tall spikes of light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant thrives with some morning sun or high, filtered shade.
Hosta 'Hampshire County'
Hosta 'Hampshire County' is a perennial plant forming a 2-foot tall by 30-inch wide clump. It features large, corrugated blue-green leaves with a creamy white margin that develops with age. In late spring, it produces 28-inch tall spikes of near-white flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.
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 'Hadspen Blue'
Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' is known for its thick, corrugated, powder blue leaves that hold their color longer than most blue hostas. It forms 2-foot wide clumps topped with lavender flowers on 15-inch scapes in early summer, attracting hummingbirds to shaded garden areas.
Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Ginga'
Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Ginga' is a long-cultivated cast iron plant with narrow, dark green leaves speckled with creamy white. Known for its bizarre, lily pad-like purple flowers at the base of the foliage, this plant is very low maintenance and thrives in shade. It is durable in less than ideal conditions and makes a superb houseplant.
Agave 'Huasteca Giant'
Agave 'Huasteca Giant' is a massive strain of Agave ovatifolia hybrids, known for its green foliage that ages to blue-green. It forms giant rosettes up to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with winter hardiness similar to typical Agave ovatifolia. This plant is native to Mexico's Huasteca Canyon.
Agave americana 'Marshmallow Cream'
Agave americana 'Marshmallow Cream' is a striking plant with wider and shorter leaves than its 'Marginata' counterpart. It is not winter hardy and grows up to 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide, making it an elegant choice for both ground and container planting.
Hosta 'Restless Sea'
Hosta 'Restless Sea' is a hybrid with upright, grey-green, twisty leaves and rippled edges. It forms a clump 17 inches tall and 32 inches wide, topped with 2-foot tall spikes of light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is a favorite among hummingbirds.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise' is a gold-leaved century plant that is brightest in spring. It grows 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, producing pups at a young age.
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.
Dasylirion cedrosanum
Dasylirion cedrosanum is a striking plant native to the Sierra Madre Occidental highlands in Mexico. It resembles Dasylirion wheeleri with its twisted, powder blue, linear leaves. This plant grows to 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide in ten years, with ancient specimens reaching up to 5 feet tall. It thrives in open, alkaline rocky grasslands at elevations of 3,000 to 6,000 feet. Dasylirion cedrosanum is drought-tolerant and ideal for xeriscaping, adding a unique architectural element to gardens.
Hosta 'Illicit Affair'
Hosta 'Illicit Affair' is a striking perennial that forms an 18-inch wide clump. Its leaves emerge chartreuse-green with a creamy border, eventually turning solid gold. In early summer, it produces 18-inch tall scapes of lavender flowers, making it a beautiful addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Prairie Sky'
Hosta 'Prairie Sky' is a clump-forming plant with powder blue leaves that hold their color well in hot climates. It grows 14 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with lavender flowers on 2-foot tall scapes in mid-summer. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Masquerade'
Hosta 'Masquerade' is a small plant with tiny clusters of white-centered leaves and two-toned, dark green edges. It forms 10-inch wide clumps and produces lavender flowers on 12-inch tall scapes, thriving in morning sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Blue Flame'
Hosta 'Blue Flame' is a sport of 'Fragrant Blue', known for its powder-blue leaves with a white border. It forms a 20-inch wide clump and is topped with 16-inch tall scapes of lightly fragrant lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Cracker Crumbs'
Hosta 'Cracker Crumbs' is a small plant forming a 1-foot wide mound with shiny yellow leaves edged in dark green. It produces 16-inch flower stalks with lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is best placed near paths or rock features for optimal display.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Chanticleer'
Polygonatum odoratum 'Chanticleer' is a unique perennial known for its large, silvery-backed leaves that sway gracefully in the breeze. Over 15 years, it can form a wide patch up to 6 feet across, with stalks reaching 3 feet in height. This plant is particularly attractive in shaded gardens and is resistant to rabbits. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds, making it a lively addition to any garden. Originating from Korea, China, and Japan, it thrives in part sun to shade conditions. Its white or cream flowers bloom in spring, adding a delicate touch to its robust foliage. The plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for dry shade areas, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hosta venusta
Hosta venusta is one of the smallest hosta species, native to Korea's Cheju Island. It grows in clumps with tiny green heart-shaped leaves and produces medium lavender flowers. This plant is shade tolerant and suitable for rock gardens and borders.
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.
Polygonatum cryptanthum 'Crug'
Polygonatum cryptanthum 'Crug' is a unique Solomon's seal from Kyushu, Japan, featuring purple-based stalks and large green leaves. It produces small white flowers in mid-May and forms a 2-foot wide patch over five years. This plant is suitable for part sun to shade and attracts butterflies and birds.
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.
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spek Tacular'
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spek Tacular' is a selection known for its 40-inch long, dark green leaves with arching tips and abundant yellow spotting. This evergreen plant forms 32-inch tall clumps and is low maintenance, thriving in both moist and dry soils. It must be grown in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions.
Hosta 'Spinning Wheel'
Hosta 'Spinning Wheel' is a mutation from 1986 by Mildred Seaver, forming a 4-foot wide mound of thick, round, corrugated foliage. The bright gold leaves with a wide, dark green border make it a standout in shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Duchess'
Hosta 'Duchess' is a small, vigorous plant forming an 18-inch wide clump. It features lance-shaped, light green leaves with a distinctive creamy border. In summer, it produces purple flowers on 18-inch scapes, making it a charming addition to woodland borders. This hosta is perfect for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Appetizer'
Hosta 'Appetizer' is a compact, fast-multiplying plant with small green leaves edged in creamy white. It grows to about 8 inches tall and 18 inches wide, producing medium lavender flowers in June. This hosta attracts hummingbirds and is well-suited for shaded garden areas.