Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Herifu'
Hosta 'Herifu' is a small garden plant with long green leaves edged in white and medium lavender flowers. It is suitable for small gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in light shade and is a versatile groundcover option.
Hosta 'Brave Amherst'
Hosta 'Brave Amherst' is a perennial with heavily corrugated blue leaves bordered by a wide creamy-gold margin. This plant forms a clump about 4 feet wide and 2 feet tall, with near-white flowers blooming on 28-inch scapes in late May. It is ideal for shaded gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. The hosta is also suitable for rain gardens and can tolerate dry shade conditions. Its striking foliage makes it a popular choice for groundcover in cottage gardens.
Eucomis 'Tugela Jade'
Eucomis 'Tugela Jade' is a hybrid pineapple lily from South Africa, featuring a rosette of fleshy green leaves and 18-inch tall flower spikes with chartreuse buds that open to pure white flowers. It is named after the Tugela River.
Hosta 'Sea Mist'
Hosta 'Sea Mist' is a gold sieboldiana type with round, corrugated leaves featuring a faint green border. It blooms with near-white flowers in late spring, adding a subtle elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Alex Summers'
Hosta 'Alex Summers' is a mutation of H. 'Gold Regal', forming a nearly perfect, upright clump 3 feet wide. It features dark green leaves with a wide golden border and lavender flower scapes in July.
Hosta 'Carolina Sunshine'
Hosta 'Carolina Sunshine' is a hybrid plant with glossy, long, dark green leaves bordered by butterscotch-yellow. It forms a 40-inch wide clump and produces 20-inch scapes of medium-lavender flowers in July.
Hosta 'Royal Flush'
Hosta 'Royal Flush' is a mutation of H. 'Fortunei', forming a 30-inch wide clump with wide, tapering leaves. The leaves have an olive-green center and a butterscotch-yellow border, complemented by 30-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and attracts pollinators.
Hosta kikutii 'Harvest Delight'
Hosta kikutii 'Harvest Delight' is a perennial with long, tapered green leaves that are deeply veined. It forms 4-foot wide clumps topped with arching 3-foot scapes of light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'The Shining'
Hosta 'The Shining' is a fast-growing plant with large, glossy, brilliant gold leaves. It forms an 18-inch tall clump and produces 30-inch tall spikes of fragrant, light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is a favorite among hummingbirds and adds a bright touch to shaded gardens.
Agave albopilosa
Agave albopilosa is a rare succulent discovered on a remote cliff in Mexico, known for its upturned leaves with white tufts of hair. It resembles Agave victoriae-reginae and grows to about 1 foot tall and 20 inches wide. This plant is easy to grow in containers and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Its rarity and unique appearance make it a prized addition to succulent collections. Despite its scarcity, it shares the hardiness of its relatives, thriving in similar conditions.
Agave ovatifolia 'Orca'
Agave ovatifolia 'Orca' is a striking succulent discovered in Northern Mexico, featuring blue leaves with wide creamy yellow edges. It grows to a mature size of 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is propagated for ex-situ conservation. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and adds a bold statement to gardens.
Hosta 'Patriots Fire'
Hosta 'Patriots Fire' is a sport of Hosta 'Patriot', known for its leaves that turn gold in the center. This plant forms clumps up to 18 inches tall and 32 inches wide, topped with lavender flowers on 33-inch scapes in late spring. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is a favorite among gardeners for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant's lush foliage serves as excellent ground cover, providing a vibrant backdrop in cottage and rain gardens. Its adaptability to both dry and wet shade conditions makes it a reliable choice for various landscapes.
Camassia quamash 'Blue Melody'
Camassia quamash 'Blue Melody' is a Pacific Northwest native known for its striking blue flowers in late spring. It forms a small clump of narrow green foliage with white edges and produces 1-foot spikes of lavender-blue flowers. This plant prefers cool, moist sites and adds a touch of elegance to gardens.
Agave ocahui 'Wavy Gravy'
Agave ocahui 'Wavy Gravy' is a unique succulent with dark green, pointed leaves that develop a wavy appearance as they mature. This plant forms a solitary clump about 15 inches tall and 22 inches wide, creating an interesting contorted shape. Native to Mexico, it is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping. Its distinctive foliage adds architectural interest to any garden.
Hosta 'Bubba'
Hosta 'Bubba' is derived from H. 'Sum and Substance', featuring slick, shiny, thick green leaves. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is a robust addition to shaded garden areas, providing lush foliage and seasonal blooms.
Hosta 'Ebb Tide'
This plant forms a 3-foot wide clump with pointed green leaves bordered by a rippled golden edge. It produces 3-foot scapes of pure white flowers in early summer.
Hosta nigrescens f. elatior
Hosta nigrescens f. elatior is a large-growing hosta known for its NBA-sized bloom stalks that can reach up to 7 feet tall. It features light lavender to near-white flowers and giant pointed green leaves. This plant is a favorite among hosta enthusiasts for its impressive size and striking appearance.
Hosta 'Happy Dayz'
Hosta 'Happy Dayz' is a vibrant sport of Hosta 'Orange Marmalade', featuring smaller, more corrugated foliage. It forms a 2-foot wide clump with a wide, dark green border and a bright orange-gold center that ages to chartreuse white. This variety is more vigorous than its parent and is known for its striking variegated leaves, making it a popular choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Donahues Piecrust'
Hosta 'Donahues Piecrust' is a garden favorite, forming large mounds up to 60 inches wide with heavily rippled, deeply veined green leaves. In midsummer, it is topped with 3-foot scapes of white flowers. This hosta is a superb parent for hybrids with wavy edges and is known for attracting butterflies.
Hosta 'Risky Business'
Hosta 'Risky Business' is a mutation of Hosta 'Striptease', featuring a pure white center that remains vibrant all season. It forms a dense 2-foot wide clump with 2-foot tall scapes of violet flowers in midsummer, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Mishima Fukurin'
Hosta 'Mishima Fukurin' is a Japanese hybrid resembling a dwarf Hosta 'Regal Splendor'. It features upright petioles with outfacing green leaves edged in yellow. This plant forms clumps about one foot tall and two feet wide, topped with dark purple flowers in midsummer.
Agave attenuata 'Raeas Gold'
Agave attenuata 'Raeas Gold' is a striking succulent with solid gold, spineless leaves that maintain their color best in full sun. It forms clumps that can reach 3 feet tall and is topped by spikes of yellow flowers. This plant is ideal for xeriscaping and adds a tropical look to gardens.
Disporopsis jinfushanensis
Disporopsis jinfushanensis, a dwarf evergreen Solomon's seal, is native to Sichuan, China. It features tiny white flowers that bloom in late spring, adding a delicate touch to shaded gardens. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is well-suited for rain gardens. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for small spaces or as a groundcover.
Hosta 'Autumn Frost'
Hosta 'Autumn Frost' is a compact perennial known for its thick powder-blue leaves with wide creamy yellow margins that age to cream. This plant forms clumps about 1 foot tall and 16 inches wide, producing light lavender flowers in late spring. 'Autumn Frost' is appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Blond Elf'
Hosta 'Blond Elf' is a small golden hosta with thick, textured narrow leaves that form a 15-inch wide clump. It produces lavender flowers in early summer and is well-suited for rock gardens. Its whitish golden color adds a bright touch to shaded areas.
Hosta 'Blue Vision'
Hosta 'Blue Vision' is a blue hosta with heavy-textured powder blue leaves and an upright shape. It forms a 40-inch wide clump and produces white flowers on 24-inch scapes. Its striking foliage and form make it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Rising Tide'
Hosta 'Rising Tide' is a sport of H. 'Helen Doriot', forming a clump similar to H. sieboldiana, up to 3 feet wide. It features large blue-green leaves with a narrow chartreuse green margin and near-white flowers on 26-inch scapes in late spring.
Hosta 'Red Hot Flash'
Hosta 'Red Hot Flash' is a tetraploid form of H. 'Peedee Gold Flash', forming a 12-inch tall clump with medium-green leaves and a wide golden center. The golden center transitions to parchment, and the plant features red-tinted leaf petioles. In midsummer, it produces 2-foot tall spikes of dark lavender flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.