Plants in family asparagaceae
Agave bracteosa 'Octopussy'
Agave bracteosa 'Octopussy' is a unique, slowly-offsetting spineless century plant from Northern Mexico. It features a dramatically larger rosette than typical agaves and is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. This plant is ideal for xeriscaping and adds a striking architectural element to gardens.
Hosta 'Groundmaster'
Hosta 'Groundmaster' is a small to medium-sized plant with dark green leaves bordered by a wide creamy edge. It produces lavender flowers on a 20-inch scape, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in light shade. It is a popular choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance plant that provides visual interest throughout the growing season.
Agave 'Pointed Traveler'
Agave 'Pointed Traveler' is a hybrid between Agave nickelsiae and Agave lechuguilla, featuring 1-foot wide by 10-inch tall rosettes with upwardly curved, triangular green leaves. It spreads by underground runners and is known for its resilience, surviving temperatures as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hosta 'Raspberry Sorbet'
Hosta 'Raspberry Sorbet' is a hybrid plant with thick, ruffled, glossy green leaves. It forms a 28-inch wide clump and features red flower scapes topped with bluish-purple flowers in late summer. This hosta is perfect for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Blue Veil'
Hosta 'Blue Veil' is a sport of H. 'Vicki Aden', known for its wide, pointed, powder blue leaves with deeply impressed veins. It forms a 2-foot wide upright symmetrical arching clump and produces scapes of lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta thrives in shady areas and is a favorite among gardeners for its striking foliage.
Hosta 'Royal Super'
Hosta 'Royal Super' features shorter, more rounded leaves with a golden-chartreuse edge, forming a small rosette up to 15 inches wide. It produces fragrant near-white flowers on 20-inch scapes in late summer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Cadillac'
Hosta 'Cadillac' is known for its brilliant golden, corrugated leaves with a wide dark-green border. It forms 20-inch wide clumps topped with light lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta is a striking addition to any garden, offering vibrant foliage and a robust growth habit.
Hosta 'Honey Moon'
Hosta 'Honey Moon' is a hybrid with rounded chartreuse golden foliage, forming a 2-foot wide mound. It is topped with 2-foot scapes of lavender flowers in late summer, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Atlantic'
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Atlantic' is a spring-flowering perennial bulb known for its dark purple, tightly packed florets and incredible fragrance. It thrives in full sun to partial sun and requires well-drained soil. Deadheading after bloom is recommended to encourage further flowering.
Hosta ventricosa 'Aureomaculata'
Hosta ventricosa 'Aureomaculata' features foliage with a gold, chartreuse, and green pattern in spring, turning solid green in hot weather. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces 26-inch scapes of dark lavender and white striped flowers in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding a touch of color and texture to garden spaces.
Hosta 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Hosta 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a striking perennial with dark purple petioles and shiny olive green leaves. It forms a 2-foot wide clump with an upright vase shape, topped with pinkish purple flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is often used in breeding for its red leaf traits and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Raleigh Remembrance'
Hosta 'Raleigh Remembrance' is a perennial with glossy chartreuse leaves that form a clump up to 2 feet wide. It is topped by lavender flowers in early summer, adding a splash of color to shaded areas. Although somewhat difficult to grow, its unique foliage and flowers make it a rewarding choice for dedicated gardeners.
Hosta 'Sweet Innocence'
Hosta 'Sweet Innocence' forms a 2-foot wide clump of thick, light green leaves with a creamy border. It produces very fragrant, large lavender flowers on 2-foot spikes in late summer.
Agave lophantha 'Goldfinger'
Agave lophantha 'Goldfinger' is a striking plant that resembles typical Agave lophantha but with leaves that turn brilliant gold in cold weather. It forms 18-inch tall by 3-foot wide rosettes and is known for its offsetting patch. This agave is a unique choice for gardens seeking a touch of color.
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' is a unique hosta with round, deeply-cupped, powder-blue leaves that form a 2-foot wide clump. It produces white flowers in early summer, adding interest to shaded garden areas. This plant is ideal for those seeking a distinctive foliage plant with a striking appearance.
Hosta 'Surfer Dude'
Hosta 'Surfer Dude' is a unique plant with upright leaves that arch outwards and a wavy edge. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces large, slightly fragrant flowers with purple-and-white striped buds in late summer.
Erythronium 'Pagoda'
Erythronium 'Pagoda' is a hybrid plant that emerges in mid-March with glossy green leaves and flower spikes reaching 8 inches tall. It features large yellow flowers and goes dormant by late May. This plant prefers rich, slightly moist soils and adds a burst of color to spring gardens.
Aspidistra elatior var. attenuata
Aspidistra elatior var. attenuata, also known as the cast iron plant, is a durable perennial with dark evergreen leaves speckled with yellow. It grows well in shade and can thrive in both moist and dry soils. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for indoor settings and can withstand less-than-ideal conditions, making it a popular choice for houseplants.
Hosta 'Embroidery'
Hosta 'Embroidery' is a small hosta with shiny green leaves and a creamy white center, featuring a unique "stitched" edge. It forms a 20-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer.
Hosta 'Lunar Orbit'
Hosta 'Lunar Orbit' is a sport of H. 'August Moon' with heavily textured, round chartreuse-golden leaves bordered in dark green. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 2-foot tall stalks of light lavender bells in late spring. This plant is perfect for shade gardens and attracts butterflies.
Hosta 'Bill Brinka'
Hosta 'Bill Brinka' is a lush plant with shiny green leaves that have a wide, bright golden edge. It forms a 5-foot wide patch over time and produces dark lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes in mid-summer.
Ruscus hypoglossum 'Mr Lonely'
Ruscus hypoglossum 'Mr Lonely' is a male clone with evergreen stems and stiff green cladodes. It is durable, deer-resistant, and thrives in dry shade, making it a versatile garden plant.
Agave titanota 'Mean Streak'
Agave titanota 'Mean Streak' is a selection of the Mexican Rancho Tambo century plant, featuring a chunky rosette of dusty green leaves with a yellow band down the center. It is known for its exaggerated papery spines and drought tolerance.
Hosta 'Rascal'
Hosta 'Rascal' is a vase-shaped plant with chartreuse gold leaves bordered in green. It forms a 30-inch wide clump and produces pale lavender flowers on 3-foot scapes in early summer.
Agave titanota
Agave titanota is a slow-growing succulent native to Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its wide creamy-white edged leaves. It forms a solitary rosette and can tolerate temperatures down to 27°F, making it suitable for USDA zones 9-11.
Hosta 'Ice Follies'
Hosta 'Ice Follies' is a probable tetraploid mutation of Hosta 'Antioch', featuring pointed green leaves with a wide gold-to-cream border. It forms a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers on 2-foot tall spikes in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Agave romanii 'Mostly Ghostly'
Agave romanii 'Mostly Ghostly' is a sport of Agave 'Shadow Dancer', known for its pure cream white foliage and compact clumps that reach 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide. This non-offsetting agave is sun-tolerant and adds a striking visual element to xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Birchwood Ruffled Queen'
Hosta 'Birchwood Ruffled Queen' features medium-large, shiny dark green leaves with attractive ruffling and lavender flowers on tall scapes. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and adds texture and color to garden spaces.
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Jinguji'
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Jinguji' is a Japanese plant with 20-inch tall, arched, wine-red stems and egg-shaped green leaves. It features dangling white bells in spring and blue-black fruit in early fall, adding interest to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Grand Forks'
Hosta 'Grand Forks', introduced by Roy Herold in 1995, is a seedling of H. 'Pearl Lake' that forms a 2-foot wide clump of grey-green leaves. It features branched flower stalks with near-white flowers in mid-summer, with branching becoming evident in clumps 2-3 years old.