Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Iceberg'
Hosta 'Iceberg' is a vigorous hybrid known for its fast-growing clump that can reach up to 55 inches in width. It features medium-green leaves with a gold border that ages to a creamy edge. In late summer, it produces 3-foot tall scapes of dark lavender flowers, attracting hummingbirds. This hosta is a favorite for its striking foliage and ability to thrive in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Pewterware'
Hosta 'Pewterware' is a hybrid perennial with intensely waxy blue leaves that maintain their color throughout the summer. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces 18-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique foliage makes it a standout in cottage gardens and as a groundcover in wet shade environments.
Agave sisalana 'Marguerita Madness'
Agave sisalana 'Marguerita Madness' is a variegated form of agave known for its long, narrow, sword-like leaves. The blue-green foliage with a white border makes it a striking addition to any garden. This plant is used for fiber production and thrives in sunny, well-drained environments.
Agave havardiana 'Glass Mountain'
Agave havardiana 'Glass Mountain' is a striking succulent from the Glass Mountains in Texas, notable for its very blue leaves and numerous teeth. This fast-growing plant is exceptionally cold-tolerant compared to other agave populations. It is well-suited for xeriscaping and attracts insects, making it a valuable addition to gardens focused on native North American plants.
Hosta 'Sugar Plum Fairy'
Hosta 'Sugar Plum Fairy' is a dwarf plant with lance-shaped green leaves and numerous scapes of lavender flowers. It is ideal for rock gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in light shade and is a charming addition to any garden.
Agave 'Grey Gator'
Agave 'Grey Gator' is a striking hybrid agave with long, deeply-channeled grey leaves and a distinctive black-spined tip. This plant forms a large clump, reaching up to 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide, and is known for its resilience to cold temperatures.
Hosta 'Delta Dawn'
Hosta 'Delta Dawn' features very large, corrugated leaves in a chartreuse-golden hue with a wide, creamy margin. This plant forms a 20-inch wide clump and is topped with light lavender flowers in late spring.
Hosta 'Dorset Blue'
Hosta 'Dorset Blue' is a small hosta with round, powdery blue cupped leaves and clusters of white flowers. It grows to 8 inches tall and spreads 24 inches wide, making it an excellent groundcover for shaded areas. This hosta is appreciated for its unique foliage color and compact size.
Hosta 'Little Black Scape'
Hosta 'Little Black Scape' is a perennial plant with 5-inch wide heart-shaped leaves that change from dull green to chartreuse gold. It features jet-black scapes and medium-lavender flowers on 22-inch tall stems. This plant performs best in more sun, especially morning sun.
Hosta 'Neat And Tidy'
Hosta 'Neat And Tidy' is a medium-sized hosta with unique rounded green leaves. It forms a tidy mound and produces white flowers, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas. This hosta is attractive to birds and butterflies and thrives in light shade.
Ruscus aculeatus 'Angustifolia'
Ruscus aculeatus 'Angustifolia' is an evergreen plant with very narrow and sharp foliage, ideal for dry shade. It forms 3-foot tall by 4-foot wide clumps and is deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. This plant's unique foliage and adaptability to shaded environments make it a versatile addition to landscapes.
Hosta 'Mid Morning'
Hosta 'Mid Morning' is a sport of Hosta 'Daybreak' with a bright gold center and dark green edge. It takes 2-3 years to develop its mature appearance, forming a 3-foot wide clump. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Shiro Botan'
Rohdea japonica 'Shiro Botan' is a dwarf evergreen sacred lily with thick green leaves featuring large white blotches. It grows 8 inches tall and 16 inches wide, producing bright red fruit in winter. This plant is ideal for small woodland rock gardens or special containers, thriving in light shade to shade.
Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon'
Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' is a giant hosta with corrugated blue leaves and a wide golden margin. It is a mutation of Hosta sieboldiana and produces pure white bell-shaped flowers in late spring. This hosta is known for its non-burning foliage and is a favorite for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Jerry Landwehr'
Hosta 'Jerry Landwehr' is a shade-loving plant named after a renowned Wisconsin gardener. It forms a 15-inch tall clump with dark green leaves and creamy white centers. Despite its white foliage, it maintains good vigor and is a popular choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Sunny Side Up'
Hosta 'Sunny Side Up' is a hybrid plant with glossy, ruffled golden foliage that turns green in summer. It forms an 8-inch tall clump and produces medium purple flowers on 14-inch tall scapes in midsummer. This hosta is perfect for shaded areas and attracts butterflies.
Hosta 'Jewel Of The Nile'
Hosta 'Jewel Of The Nile' is a sport of H. 'Dee's Golden Jewel', featuring dark green foliage with a wide gold border. It forms an upright vase-shaped clump 2 feet wide and produces 30-inch tall scapes of near-white flowers in late June. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade conditions and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Pineapple Upside Down Cake'
Hosta 'Pineapple Upside Down Cake' is a striking plant with long, wavy leaves that brighten to a white-gold center with a narrow black-green border. This hosta forms 4-foot wide clumps topped with lavender flowers on tall scapes in late summer. It thrives in light shade and is a great choice for adding color to woodland gardens.
Aloe 'Moondance'
Aloe 'Moondance' is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil. It requires little watering and should be kept dry to avoid wet soil. This aloe can withstand temperatures as low as 40°F, making it a resilient choice for gardeners.
Hosta 'Wylde Green Cream'
Hosta 'Wylde Green Cream' is a sport of Hosta 'Vanilla Cream', featuring round golden leaves with a dark green border. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in midsummer.
Yucca rigida
Yucca rigida is a blue-leaf species native to northern Mexico, known for its powder blue leaves and deer-resistant qualities. It can grow up to 12 feet tall and features white bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds. Yucca rigida is ideal for dry gardens, offering a striking architectural presence with its bold foliage and tall flower spikes.
Camassia quamash
Camassia quamash is a fragrant wildflower with star-shaped purple-blue blooms, native to North America. It thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and requires full to partial sun and moderately moist, well-drained soil.
Hosta 'Inniswood'
Hosta 'Inniswood' is a sport of Hosta 'Sun Glow', featuring corrugated, rounded gold foliage with a wide, deep green edge. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and is topped with medium lavender flowers on 30-inch tall scapes in late spring.
Aspidistra ebianensis 'Flowing Fountains'
Aspidistra ebianensis 'Flowing Fountains' is a robust plant with strongly arching clumps reaching 2 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Its dark green leaves are adorned with creamy yellow spots, providing a bold texture and upright form. This low-maintenance plant grows well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage and thrives in shade. It is durable in less than ideal conditions and often flowers at the base of its foliage in winter.
Yucca linearifolia 'Line Dance'
Yucca linearifolia 'Line Dance' is a striking plant with white-edged, pencil-thin leaves forming a 3-foot wide rosette. It reaches a height of 2 feet over ten years and is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. This yucca thrives in full sun and is suitable for xeriscaping, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens.
Hosta 'Azure Gem'
Hosta 'Azure Gem' is a small, fast-multiplying blue hosta with miniature Hosta sieboldiana-like foliage. Its dusty blue, heart-shaped leaves are corrugated with prominent veins, adding texture and interest to shaded garden areas. This plant forms a very small clump, reaching only 7 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it ideal for rock gardens or as a groundcover. In June, it produces 15-inch scapes of lilac flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Hosta 'Azure Gem' is a hybrid with parents including Hosta 'Silver Bay' and Hosta venusta, ensuring a robust and reliable growth habit. Its compact size and unique coloration make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of blue to their plantings. This hosta's adaptability to various light conditions and low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Agave 'Moon Shadow'
Agave 'Moon Shadow' is a striking plant known for its symmetrical rosette of grey-green leaves edged with chartreuse, with the coloring being most vibrant in spring. This plant, named in 2016, is a sport of Agave 'Kissho Kan' and grows to about 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a hardy choice for xeriscaping or rock gardens. This agave thrives in full sun to part sun and is suitable for USDA Zones 9 to 11, adding a touch of the exotic to any garden.
Polygonatum kingianum 'Bellagio'
Polygonatum kingianum 'Bellagio' is a Chinese climbing Solomon's seal known for its prolific offsetting and clusters of bell-shaped orange flowers with chartreuse tips in spring. It emerges from a thick dormant rhizome and can reach up to 9 feet tall, typically climbing through neighboring plants. This plant prefers light shade and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 6a to 9b.
Hosta 'Prince Of Wales'
Hosta 'Prince Of Wales' is a giant hybrid hosta introduced by Diana Grenfell, forming a 2-foot tall by 6-foot wide clump. It features glaucous blue leaves and produces white flowers in early June. This hosta thrives in hot, humid summers and is well-suited for shade gardens. Its large size and striking foliage make it a popular choice for adding texture and color to garden landscapes.
Hosta 'Hirao Splendor'
Hosta 'Hirao Splendor' features deeply-veined pointed leaves forming an 18-inch-wide arching clump. It blooms with blue lavender flowers on 21-inch stems in very late summer, adding elegance to shaded garden areas.