Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Bizarre'
Hosta 'Bizarre' is a small clumper with chartreuse leaves edged in white. It produces dark purple flowers on 24-inch stalks, blooming in late summer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies.
Aspidistra daibuensis 'Yushan Waterfall'
Aspidistra daibuensis 'Yushan Waterfall' is a low-maintenance perennial collected from Taiwan's Hualien County. It features medium green leaves with faint yellow flecks, forming tight clumps with pendent-tipped foliage. This plant thrives in shade and can grow in both moist and dry soils with good drainage, making it durable in less than ideal conditions.
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 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.
Hosta 'Hirao Majesty'
Hosta 'Hirao Majesty' is a perennial plant selected by Dr. Hirao, known for its large green leaves with wavy edges. It forms a clump up to 40 inches wide and produces medium lavender flower spikes in mid-summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
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 '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 '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.
Dasylirion quadrangulatum
Dasylirion quadrangulatum, known for its fountain-like form, is a shade-tolerant sotol with thin, arching leaves. This deer-resistant plant is considered the most spectacular of all sotols, lacking spiny leaves. It forms a fountain of pencil-thin leaves up to 3 feet long and is collected from high elevations in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Suitable for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to light shade and is a striking addition to arid landscapes.
Agave 'Cornelius'
Agave 'Cornelius' is a variegated sport of an unknown hybrid, forming an 18-inch tall clump with thick, wavy blue-green leaves and golden borders. It is suitable for container planting and thrives in well-drained soil, though it is not winter hardy in Zone 7b.
Agave 'Mr Ripple'
Agave 'Mr Ripple' is a striking plant from Mexico, possibly a natural hybrid of Agave salmiana. It forms a 5-foot tall by 8-foot wide clump of broad, blue-green leaves. This agave is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds when in bloom, making it a standout in any garden.
Hosta 'Hidden Cove'
Hosta 'Hidden Cove' is a dwarf plant forming a 4-inch tall by 10-inch wide mound. It features short, pointed golden leaves with a narrow dark green edge, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas. This hosta is ideal for groundcover and thrives in light shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Remember Me'
Hosta 'Remember Me' is a mutation from Hosta 'June', featuring a pure white center with a blue-green border. It forms 20-inch wide clumps and produces light lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is a striking addition to shaded gardens, offering unique foliage and delicate blooms.
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.
Hosta 'Bridegroom'
Hosta 'Bridegroom' is a hybrid plant with green leaves that fold up like a boat sail, adding a unique texture to gardens. It forms a 15-inch diameter clump and produces large, sterile purple flowers in mid-June. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pure White'
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pure White' is a delightful hyacinth with fresh white, starry flowers on three-flowered spikes. Known for its enchanting fragrance, it is a popular choice for gardens and floral arrangements.
Agave amica
Agave amica is a miniature variegated plant with narrow green foliage bordered by wide white edges. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of fragrant pure white flowers in late summer. Known for its hardiness, this plant is easy to grow and more winter hardy than its unmutated counterparts. It forms clumps about 1 foot tall and 3 feet wide.
Agave scabra ssp. zarcensis
Agave scabra ssp. zarcensis is a thick-leaved agave from Mexico, growing up to 4 feet tall and wide. It is hardy to 10°F and thrives in full sun with low water use, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping.
Aspidistra subrotata 'Mr Jiew'
Aspidistra subrotata 'Mr Jiew' is a low-maintenance plant native to Thailand, Vietnam, and China. It forms a bird nest-like patch with deep green leaves and large yellow dots. The plant grows well in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions.
Hosta 'Vulcan'
Hosta 'Vulcan' is a vigorous perennial with striking foliage, featuring pure white centers bordered by dark green. It forms clumps about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for shaded garden areas. This hosta is a sport of 'Captain Kirk' and is appreciated for its bold leaf pattern. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden space.
Hosta 'Seasons In The Sun'
Hosta 'Seasons In The Sun' is a large perennial forming a clump 28 inches tall and 4 feet wide. It features thick, corrugated golden leaves with wavy margins and near-white flowers atop tall scapes in mid-summer. This hosta is a hybrid of several varieties, making it a robust choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Key Lime Pie'
Hosta 'Key Lime Pie' is a sport of H. 'Squash Casserole', featuring green leaves with a wide, ruffled gold edge. It forms a large clump and produces light lavender flowers on 20-inch scapes in early summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Brim Cup'
Hosta 'Brim Cup' is a small to medium-sized plant with dark green cupped leaves and a wide creamy margin. It produces lavender flowers atop 20-inch scapes, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Journeys End'
Hosta 'Journeys End' is a striking perennial known for its large, pointed, and heavily-ruffled leaves. The leaves are bright gold with a wide, dark green border, forming a clump up to 4.5 feet wide. In summer, it produces 3-foot spikes of near-white flowers. This plant is a sport from Hosta 'Choo Choo Train' and is popular in shade gardens.
Hosta 'Carrie Ann'
Hosta 'Carrie Ann' is a small hosta with medium green leaves bordered by creamy white edges. It produces white flowers in late summer, adding a delicate touch to shaded garden areas. This plant is well-suited for groundcover and thrives in light shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Heat Wave'
Hosta 'Heat Wave' is a tetraploid variety with thick, heavily-corrugated blue leaves and a chartreuse central pattern. It forms clumps up to 14 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with spikes of white flowers in early summer.
Agave parrasana 'Impressionist'
Agave parrasana 'Impressionist' is a striking succulent with glossy, glaucous blue leaves edged in a wide creamy border. This compact plant grows to about 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, making it a great choice for rock gardens or xeriscaping. It is deer and rabbit resistant and attracts hummingbirds.
Aloe 'Delta Dawn'
Aloe 'Delta Dawn' is a star-shaped succulent with rough-textured rosettes in a mix of orange, white, and green. It can blush reddish in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established. The plant produces red, orange, or yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds.