Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Ballerina'
Hosta 'Ballerina' is a Venusta hybrid forming a 2-foot wide clump of small green leaves. It produces pure white flowers in mid-summer, making it an excellent choice for woodland garden borders. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Flower Show'
Hosta 'Flower Show' is a vigorous perennial known for its golden-edged leaves that age to creamy white. It forms an 18-inch tall by 4-foot wide clump and produces 32-inch spikes of fragrant white flowers striped with lavender in mid-July. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Its striking foliage and fragrant blooms make it a standout in any garden setting.
Hosta 'Eternity'
Hosta 'Eternity' is a small perennial with thick, shiny, golden oval leaves forming an upright clump. It grows to about 30 inches wide and produces 20-inch spikes of pure white flowers in midsummer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Popo'
Hosta 'Popo' is a dwarf blue hosta forming 12-inch wide clumps with tiny heart-shaped blue-green leaves. It produces 10-inch scapes of striped lavender flowers in late spring, making it perfect for use as a border plant.
Aloe 'Night Sky'
Aloe 'Night Sky' is a striking succulent with star-shaped rosettes of olive green leaves adorned with white spots, which bronze in full sun. Known for its prolific offsetting and moderately fast growth, this aloe can grow larger than many miniature varieties. It produces orange flowers and can tolerate temperatures from 82°F to 32°F. This plant is easy to root and thrives in bright conditions.
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.
Eucomis 'Reuben'
Eucomis 'Reuben' is a new pineapple lily hybrid from New Zealand, bred for the cut flower trade. It features fleshy green-leaved rosettes and 18-inch tall spikes of dark purple buds that open to cranberry-pink flowers in August. This plant thrives in sunny conditions and is suitable for xeriscaping.
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.
Hosta 'Cheatin Heart'
Hosta 'Cheatin Heart' is the smallest gold-leaved hosta, featuring bright gold, heart-shaped leaves with a slight wave. It forms 15-inch wide clumps and produces 8-inch spikes of light lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Yucca coahuilensis
Yucca coahuilensis is a trunkless plant native to the grasslands of northern Mexico and southern Texas. It forms a 3-foot wide rosette of concave blue-green leaves with white hairs along the edges. The plant produces a 5-foot tall flower stalk with white bell-shaped flowers, which are a favorite of hummingbirds.
Hosta 'White Vision'
Hosta 'White Vision' features creamy yellow cupped foliage that transitions to white, with lovely white flowers blooming in mid-summer. This plant is suitable for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
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.
Polygonatum cyrtonema
Polygonatum cyrtonema is a rapidly growing plant native to southeastern China, known for its pendent, tubular white flowers with green tips that smell like cookie dough. It produces black fruit in the fall, adding interest to garden spaces.
Hosta 'Wheee'
Hosta 'Wheee' is a maintenance-free perennial with ruffled leaves bordered in white. It forms an 18-inch tall clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant thrives in rich, moist soil and is ideal for woodland gardens.
Hosta 'Sea Sapphire'
Hosta 'Sea Sapphire' forms a 40-inch wide clump with round blue-green foliage and almost white flowers in late spring. This plant is appreciated for its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Lakeside Spellbinder'
Hosta 'Lakeside Spellbinder' is a hybrid with very dark green, oval leaves and a creamy yellow center. It forms a 30-inch wide clump and produces 5-foot tall scapes of near-white flowers in early summer.
Agave parryi 'J C Raulston'
Agave parryi 'J C Raulston' is a striking plant with large symmetrical rosettes and a 15-foot tall flowering spike. It is well-adapted to wet, humid winters and attracts hummingbirds with its yellow flowers. This agave is slow to offset and thrives in sunny locations.
Hosta 'Virginia Reel'
Hosta 'Virginia Reel' is a compact plant with two-tone green leaves and a creamy border, growing 8 inches tall and 1 foot wide. It is a hybrid of Hosta 'Crepe Suzette' and Hosta 'Riptide', and has won the Savory Shield Award for its attractive foliage.
Eucomis 'Mini Tuft Red'
Eucomis 'Mini Tuft Red' is a dwarf hybrid with compact rosettes of wavy green leaves and 10-inch spikes of dark wine-purple flowers. It blooms starting in late June and is known for attracting butterflies and being drought-tolerant.
Hosta 'Afternoon Delight'
Hosta 'Afternoon Delight' is a sport of Hosta 'High Noon', known for its large clump of golden foliage with a contrasting central green pattern. It forms 2-foot tall clumps with 3-foot scapes of lavender flowers in early summer, making it a striking addition to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Yellow River'
Hosta 'Yellow River' is a medium-sized clumper with dark-green foliage edged in yellow that turns white. It forms 6-foot wide clumps and produces large pure white flowers on sturdy 34-inch scapes in early summer.
Dracaena fragrans 'Hawaiian Sunshine'
Dracaena fragrans 'Hawaiian Sunshine' is an indoor plant with colorful leaves featuring dark green, vivid green, and bright yellow stripes. It thrives in medium light levels and is known for its air-purifying qualities. This adaptable and easy-to-care-for plant is a popular choice for adding greenery to indoor spaces.
Hosta 'Curtain Call'
Hosta 'Curtain Call' is a mutation of H. 'Wolverine', featuring long, arching, glossy blue foliage. It forms clumps up to 3 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers on 20-inch tall scapes in August. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Totally Awe Sum'
Hosta 'Totally Awe Sum' is a mutation of Hosta 'Sum and Substance', featuring crinkly, contorted leaves with a wide green border that ages to gold. This slow-growing plant forms a 16-inch tall by 20-inch wide clump and is suitable for shaded areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Green Gold'
Hosta 'Green Gold' is a medium-sized hosta with dark green leaves bordered in white, which transitions to cream in the summer. It produces upright lavender flowers on 30-inch stalks, adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas. This hosta is a versatile groundcover that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight' is a high-yielding variety known for its large, succulent spears. Mostly male, it produces stronger spears with fewer seeds and is resistant to common diseases like rust and crown rot. This asparagus grows well in any soil, including heavy clay, and reaches 3-4 feet tall with fern-like foliage after harvest.
Agave potatorum 'Bluewinds'
Agave potatorum 'Bluewinds' is a variegated sport of Agave potatorum, forming a symmetrical clump 8 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Its blue leaves with creamy gold edges are 6 inches long and 3 inches wide, making it about half the size of Agave potatorum 'Snowfall'.
Hosta 'Ultramarine'
Hosta 'Ultramarine' is a fast-growing perennial with striking powder-blue leaves and deeply impressed veins. It forms a dense clump up to 40 inches wide, making it an excellent groundcover for shaded areas. This hosta is appreciated for its unique foliage color and ability to attract pollinators.
Hosta 'Peanut'
Hosta 'Peanut' is a small plant with heavily corrugated, round leaves that are creamy white with a dark blue-green border. It forms a 6-inch tall by 1-foot wide clump and is suitable for shade gardens, adding texture and color to the landscape.