Plants in family asparagaceae
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' is an evergreen plant with fun, spiky, sword-like leaves that are green and cream with gold margins. It produces fragrant white blooms in summer and is deer resistant, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
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.
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Apache Junction'
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Apache Junction' is a distinctive plant with smaller heads of powder blue foliage. It grows on red sandstone and is known for its drought tolerance and resilience. This plant is ideal for xeriscaping and adds a unique texture to gardens with its striking foliage. Its adaptability to arid conditions makes it a valuable addition to landscapes in dry climates.
Hosta 'Blue Pillow'
Hosta 'Blue Pillow' forms a dense clump with thick, heavily-corrugated blue leaves. It produces 30-inch tall stalks of white flowers and is known for its multi-generational breeding.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' is a shade garden plant with fragrant white blooms and white and green striped foliage. It tolerates both dry and wet soil and produces blue-black berries in the fall. This plant is deer-resistant and suitable for erosion control.
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide'
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide' is a durable perennial with thick, plastic-like leaves heavily spotted with yellow. It grows up to 20 inches tall and is known for its resilience in less-than-ideal conditions, including temperatures as low as 15°F. This plant thrives in shade and requires regular moisture to prevent stress. Its bold texture and upright form make it a striking addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Jolly Green Dwarf'
Hosta 'Jolly Green Dwarf' is an octaploid hosta known for its dark green leaves and incredible leaf thickness. It is shorter and more compact, with a short and thick bloom scape that produces large dark purple bells in August. This hosta is well-suited for cottage gardens, groundcovers, and rain gardens, thriving in part sun to light shade. Its bold foliage and attractive flowers make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to enhance their shade garden with color and form.
Polygonatum humile 'Little Streaker'
Polygonatum humile 'Little Streaker' is a Japanese selection known for its dwarf stature and green leaves heavily striped with gold. This plant forms slowly spreading clumps and produces small white bells in mid-spring. Its compact size and striking foliage make it a charming addition to shade gardens or woodland settings.
Hosta 'Wild Imagination'
Hosta 'Wild Imagination' is a unique plant with long, narrow, severely twisted powder blue leaves. It forms a 22-inch tall by 4.5-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers on arching stalks in late summer. This hosta is perfect for adding interest to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Alvatine Taylor'
Hosta 'Alvatine Taylor' is a broad-spreading clump-forming plant with elongated blue-green leaves edged in gold. It produces white flowers on 4-foot tall scapes in early summer, adding vertical interest to shade gardens. Its striking foliage and flowers make it a popular choice for hosta enthusiasts.
Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry'
Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' is a dwarf evergreen plant with spiny, dark green cladodes and bright red berries in winter. It grows to about 1 foot tall and wide over five years and is self-fruiting. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Brother Stefan'
Hosta 'Brother Stefan' is a hybrid plant with thick, heavily-corrugated golden foliage bordered by blue-green. It forms a 22-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump and produces white flowers on 2-foot scapes in late spring. This maintenance-free perennial thrives in rich, moist soil and is ideal for brightening woodland gardens.
Hosta 'Branching Out'
Hosta 'Branching Out' is known for its well-branched flower spikes and pale lavender flowers. It forms a 1-foot tall by 30-inch wide clump with glossy green ruffled leaves. This hosta is a complex cross involving multiple varieties, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Chinese Sunrise'
Hosta 'Chinese Sunrise' is a shade-loving perennial with chartreuse centers and dark green margins that fade to all green by summer. It produces light lavender flowers on tall stalks and is similar in appearance to H. lancifolia. This hosta is ideal for adding color to shaded garden areas.
Maianthemum stellatum 'Blue Dune'
Maianthemum stellatum 'Blue Dune' is a tough groundcover native to most of the continental US. It features 20-inch stems with 15-18 blue-green leaves arranged spirally and short spikes of small white flowers from mid-April to mid-May. This plant loves moisture but is also drought-tolerant.
Hosta lancifolia
Hosta lancifolia is a pale green, vigorous hosta known for its toughness. It forms a medium-sized clump and produces light lavender flowers in late summer. This plant is a reliable choice for gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds while thriving in part sun to light shade.
Agave 'Cream Spike'
Agave 'Cream Spike' is a drought-tolerant succulent known for its unique variegated foliage. It naturally grows in sunny areas and has various methods of reproduction, making it a resilient choice for gardeners seeking an unusual and rare plant. Its compact size, reaching about 8 inches, makes it suitable for small spaces or container gardens.
Agave asperrima 'Koehres Form'
Agave asperrima 'Koehres Form' is a northern Mexican species with sandpapery, silvery blue leaves. It forms a rosette about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, resembling a dwarf Agave americana. This plant is less tolerant of winter moisture but produces tall spikes with fragrant yellow flowers when mature.
Aspidistra sutepensis
Aspidistra sutepensis is a low-maintenance perennial forming a 1-foot tall evergreen clump with medium green leaves dotted with muted yellow. It thrives in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions, making it an excellent houseplant. This plant features bold texture and upright form, with flowers often appearing in winter.
Hosta pycnophylla
Hosta pycnophylla is a perennial with thick green leaves that have a glaucous coating and a powdery white underside. The plant forms 20-inch wide clumps and features reddish-purple speckled petioles and flower stalks. It blooms with purple flowers in midsummer and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta is ideal for cottage gardens and can thrive in part sun to light shade.
Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata'
Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata' is an evergreen shrub with sword-shaped leaves featuring creamy white stripes. It produces creamy white bell-shaped flowers on tall spikes and is both rabbit and deer resistant. This plant thrives in full sun and is tolerant of dry, rocky, and coastal conditions.
Agave weberi 'Streaked'
Agave weberi 'Streaked' is a striking plant with large blue leaves adorned with yellow bands. It grows 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide in containers, becoming larger when planted in the ground in milder climates. This agave is a bold addition to any garden, known for its unique foliage.
Hosta 'Aureomarginata'
Hosta 'Aureomarginata' is a shade-loving plant known for its heart-shaped leaves with striking golden edges. In summer, it produces lilac, bell-shaped flowers that can reach up to 3 feet in height. The leaves themselves grow to about 8 to 10 inches long. This plant is low maintenance and thrives in partial to full shade with well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or fall, making it a versatile addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Hilda Wassman'
Hosta 'Hilda Wassman' features tapered dark green leaves with a clear white border, forming 20-inch wide clumps. It produces 15-inch scapes of lavender flowers, attracting pollinators to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Patrician'
Hosta 'Patrician' is a small clump-forming plant with wavy green leaves bordered by a bright yellow edge. It produces dark lavender flowers in very late summer, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Blue Betty Lou'
Hosta 'Blue Betty Lou' is a hybrid with blue, deeply cupped leaves forming a mound up to 3 feet wide. It is topped with light lavender flowers in early summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave 'Golden Glow'
Agave 'Golden Glow' is a striking plant with a mostly solitary rosette of brilliant gold foliage that fades to dusky blue. It features dark burgundy spines and grows to about 1 foot tall and 15 inches wide. This agave is a solid gold sport of Agave 'Kissho Kan', selected for its vibrant spring color. It is well-suited for sunny locations and adds a bold statement to gardens.
Hosta 'Lakeside April Snow'
Hosta 'Lakeside April Snow' is a compact perennial forming a 3-foot wide mound of chartreuse foliage with creamy white leaf borders. In late spring, it is topped with 2-foot tall scapes of pure white flowers, adding elegance to shaded garden areas. This hosta is well-suited for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, and it thrives in part sun to light shade. Its striking foliage and flowers make it a popular choice for cottage gardens and shade landscapes.
Hosta 'Hope'
Hosta 'Hope' is a small hosta forming an 8-inch wide mound of tiny, round green leaves with a golden margin. It produces 11-inch tall scapes in summer and is perfect for rock gardens or special cases. This hosta should be planted away from larger hostas to avoid competition.