Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Blue And Gold'
Hosta 'Blue And Gold' is a sport selected by Alex Summers, featuring corrugated deep blue leaves with a golden margin. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces light lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, thriving in light shade.
Hosta 'Richmond'
Hosta 'Richmond' is a perennial plant known for its wide, pointed chartreuse leaves with a creamy white border. It forms a 24-inch wide clump and produces medium lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds while providing a lush, textured ground cover. Its vibrant foliage and easy care make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Agave shawii 'Goldmeniana'
Agave shawii 'Goldmeniana' is a stunning specimen plant known for its slow growth and suitability for containers or well-drained garden spots. It thrives in full sun or lightly shaded areas and requires porous soil with adequate drainage. This agave is hardy to 26°F and produces yellow flowers from September to May, adding a unique touch to any landscape.
Hosta 'Blue Shadows'
Hosta 'Blue Shadows' is a sport of H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa', forming a 3-foot wide clump of thick, rounded leaves. The leaves display dark blue shadows swirled around a muted yellow center, and the plant produces pure white flowers on short 15-inch spikes in late spring. It is a popular choice for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Alligator Shoes'
Hosta 'Alligator Shoes' is a hybrid plant known for its heavily pebbled, alligator-textured leaves. The blue-green leaves have a wide creamy edge, creating a striking contrast. This hosta forms a 3-foot clump and produces medium lavender flowers in midsummer. It thrives in light shade to full shade and is ideal for groundcover in shaded garden areas. Its unique leaf texture and color make it a popular choice for adding interest to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Silver Lance'
Hosta 'Silver Lance' is a garden favorite with dark green, lance-shaped leaves edged in white. It produces medium lavender flowers in late summer, adding a touch of color to shaded areas. This plant is easy to recognize and care for, making it a popular choice for gardeners.
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.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Spider Plant'
Chlorophytum comosum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a popular houseplant native to South Africa. It features green leaves with white stripes and is easy to care for, thriving in bright but indirect light. This plant is known for its ability to propagate easily and can produce white flowers even when young.
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.
Polygonatum orientale
Polygonatum orientale is an Asian equivalent of the US native Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum, featuring clumps of 3.5-foot tall stalks. In early May, clusters of white bells dangle beneath the stems. The plant's rhizomes produce smilagenin, which is used to treat cognitive dysfunction.
Hosta 'Designer Genes'
Hosta 'Designer Genes' is a hybrid plant with striking yellow leaves that emerge gold in spring, complemented by bright red petioles. The leaves turn green in summer, and morning sun helps maintain their color. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Andrew'
Hosta 'Andrew' is a sport of Hosta 'Blue Mammoth', forming a 21-inch tall by 32-inch wide clump. It features thick, rugose blue-green leaves with a cream center and narrow green pattern. In late spring, it produces 20-inch scapes of pale lavender flowers. This slow-growing hosta is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta ventricosa 'Spring Gold'
Hosta ventricosa 'Spring Gold' emerges with brilliant gold foliage in spring, which turns green as the weather warms. It forms clumps 3 feet wide and produces 26-inch scapes of large, dark purple-and-white striped flowers in midsummer. This plant is a favorite for shade gardens, 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.
Agave gracilipes 'Culberson Kids'
Agave gracilipes 'Culberson Kids' is a hybrid of Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana and Agave lechuguilla, known for its larger size compared to typical hybrids. It was grown from a seed collection by Kenton Seth and is well-suited for sunny environments.
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.
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.
Aspidistra linearifolia
Aspidistra linearifolia, commonly known as the cast iron plant, is a low-maintenance perennial with narrow green leaves. It thrives in shade and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, making it a versatile houseplant.
Asparagus schoberioides 'Chollipo'
Asparagus schoberioides 'Chollipo' is a perennial plant with rich, green, lacy foliage that forms a clump about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. In late summer and fall, it is adorned with bright red berries, adding ornamental interest. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a versatile choice for various garden 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 'Alpine Aire'
Hosta 'Alpine Aire' is a medium-sized hosta with chartreuse gold foliage and light lavender flowers on a 22-inch scape. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its subtle beauty. 'Alpine Aire' is a versatile groundcover, suitable for rain gardens and areas with light shade, adding a splash of color to any landscape.
Aloe 'Grassy Lassie'
Aloe 'Grassy Lassie' is a small, clump-forming aloe with deep-green, grass-like leaves that turn bronze in full sun. It grows up to 1 foot tall and features fine whitish teeth along the leaf margins. This aloe is hardy to 28°F and thrives in full sun, making it a resilient choice for succulent gardens.
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.
Aspidistra pulchella
Aspidistra pulchella, commonly known as the cast iron plant, features broad, medium green leaves speckled with creamy yellow spots. This low-maintenance perennial is evergreen to the low 20s and thrives in shaded areas, making it an excellent houseplant. It produces unique flowers in midsummer that resemble miniature psychedelic Star of Davids. The plant is durable, tolerating both moist and dry soils with good drainage, and its leaves can last up to three years. Aspidistra pulchella is known for its bold texture and upright form, making it a striking addition to any indoor or shaded outdoor space. Regular moisture and increased humidity help prevent stress, ensuring the plant remains healthy and vibrant.
Hosta pulchella 'Kifukurin'
Hosta pulchella 'Kifukurin' is a dwarf Japanese species with a golden edge, discovered on the south side of Mt. Sobo in Japan. It forms an 8-inch wide clump and is perfect for woodland rock gardens. In early summer, it produces 10-inch scapes of purple flowers. This plant thrives in shaded conditions and is a charming addition to gardens in USDA zones 3a to 9b.
Hosta 'Blue Mammoth'
Hosta 'Blue Mammoth' is one of the largest hostas, forming a giant clump of heavily textured, puckered blue leaves. It reaches nearly 5 feet in width and produces light lavender flowers in late spring, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Striker'
Hosta 'Striker' is a small hosta variety with narrow green leaves featuring a narrow white stripe. It forms a 1-foot wide clump and produces dark lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Joshua's Banner'
Hosta 'Joshua's Banner' is a fast-growing hybrid known for its brilliant yellow leaves in spring, which change to chartreuse-gold with a white border. It produces light lavender flowers in midsummer and forms clumps up to 3 feet wide. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3a to 8b, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Aspidistra leshanensis
Aspidistra leshanensis is a low-maintenance perennial plant native to the Sichuan province of China. It forms a tight clump of evergreen leaves that reach up to 28 inches tall, with unique yellow spots. The plant produces distinctive upturned purple flowers with white centers in September. It thrives in shaded areas and can tolerate both moist and dry soils, making it durable in less-than-ideal conditions. Its bold texture and upright form add interest to any garden setting.