Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'So Sweet'
Hosta 'So Sweet' is a medium-sized perennial celebrated for its fragrant, near-white flowers that bloom in late summer. Its green leaves are bordered with gold, which ages to a creamy edge, creating a striking visual contrast. This hosta forms a 3-foot wide clump and is the last to go dormant, providing extended seasonal interest. It was named the 1996 Hosta of the Year, highlighting its popularity and appeal. Ideal for shaded or partially sunny gardens, it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to the landscape.
Hosta 'Blue Lollipop'
Hosta 'Blue Lollipop' is a miniature hosta with narrow, pointed, powder blue leaves. It forms a slow-growing clump that reaches 4 inches tall and 1 foot wide, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Fantastic'
Hosta 'Fantastic' is a shade-loving perennial with twisted, corrugated blue-grey leaves that form 4-foot wide clumps. It produces near-white flowers on 2-foot bloom scapes in mid-spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta is ideal for cottage gardens and rain gardens, offering lush groundcover with its thick, pebbled foliage.
Hosta 'Calypso'
Hosta 'Calypso' is a small hosta with glossy green leaves featuring a wide white center band. It forms a clump just over 1 foot wide and produces dark lavender flowers on 15-inch scapes in late spring. This hosta is appreciated for its striking foliage and ability to attract pollinators.
Agave parryi 'Mimbres Nm'
Agave parryi 'Mimbres Nm' is a cold-hardy succulent that forms large colonies with up to 10 rosettes. It grows to about 2.5 feet in height and 4 feet in width, featuring medium-width, darker leaves.
Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu'
Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu' is a rare evergreen succulent from Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its compact size and variegated foliage. It forms a tight clump up to 6 inches tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for container gardening. This plant is slow-growing and produces yellow flowers in spring. It requires bright sunlight and infrequent watering, thriving in well-drained organic cactus mix. With a frost tolerance of 50°F, it is suitable for hardiness zones 9b to 11b.
Hosta 'Tiny Gems'
Hosta 'Tiny Gems' is a dwarf hosta introduced in 2017, growing to a height of 5 inches and a width of 18 inches. It features pointed, heart-shaped blue-green leaves and is suitable for trough gardens or woodland settings.
Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor'
Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor' is an evergreen Japanese sacred lily with dark green leaves featuring white brush strokes. It grows well in shady spots and is known for its drought tolerance and patterned foliage.
Hesperaloe funifera 'White Flowers'
Hesperaloe funifera 'White Flowers' is a lesser-known species of false yucca from northeastern Mexico. It features narrow, spineless foliage and produces 8-foot spikes of white flowers in early summer. This plant forms a 6-foot-wide clump and thrives in sunny locations.
Hosta 'Miss America'
Hosta 'Miss America' is a large-growing hosta with glossy green leaves and a wide white central pattern. It reaches 19 inches tall and 55 inches wide, with 5-foot tall spikes of white flowers in mid-summer. This plant is known for its excellent vigor and striking foliage, making it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Ivory Queen'
Hosta 'Ivory Queen' is a small clump-forming plant with powder blue foliage and a central ivory pattern. It grows to about 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, producing 2-foot tall spikes of light lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta thrives in morning sun or under a high, thin shade canopy, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Dasylirion glaucophyllum 'Marbles Park'
Dasylirion glaucophyllum 'Marbles Park' is an evergreen woody lily from Mexico, featuring wavy, powder blue leaves with thorns and a 7-foot tall flower spike. It is drought-tolerant and forms a large clump.
Agave striata ssp. striata
Agave striata ssp. striata is a hardy succulent resembling a well-fed porcupine, native to northeast Mexico. It features rosettes of glaucous green, needle-like leaves and can produce 8-foot tall flower spikes. This plant attracts hummingbirds and honeybees and forms additional rosettes with age, making it a resilient and visually interesting choice for gardens.
Agave 'Hammer Time'
Agave 'Hammer Time' is a striking succulent with bayonet-like dark green leaves etched in white and edged with chartreuse. It forms a compact clump and is covered in curly white hairs, occasionally producing offsets. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for rock gardens, making it a unique addition to xeriscaping projects.
Agave gentryi 'Jaws'
Agave gentryi 'Jaws' is a striking succulent native to the high altitudes of Nuevo León, Mexico. It forms a glossy, dark green rosette that can reach up to 4 feet in both height and width. The plant is notable for its long leaves adorned with deep sinuses and short red teeth. This agave is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it suitable for xeriscaping and rock gardens. Its evergreen nature and ornamental seed production add year-round interest. The plant's unique appearance and resilience to harsh conditions make it a standout in any garden setting.
Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow'
Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow' is a broadleaved evergreen native to the Southwestern US, known for its tall spikes of yellow flowers in summer. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, adaptable to USDA zones 5-10, and ideal for xeriscaping. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Agave schottii var. treleasei
Agave schottii var. treleasei is a small agave with narrow, upright blue-green leaves, often featuring irregular white markings. It forms a 2-foot wide mass of leaves and attracts hummingbirds with its flowers. This plant is native to rocky outcrops in Arizona.
Yucca 'Blue Sentry'
Yucca 'Blue Sentry' is a hardy, wide-leafed yucca with a distinctive blue hue. It develops a trunk up to 2 feet tall and is not to be confused with Yucca flaccida. This plant is known for its resilience and ability to attract butterflies, making it a great addition to xeriscaping and native plant gardens.
Aspidistra sinensis 'Cosmos'
Aspidistra sinensis 'Cosmos' is a slow-growing plant with black-green leaves speckled with creamy yellow spots. It produces small purple flowers in October and thrives in shade with regular moisture. This durable plant is low maintenance and suitable for less-than-ideal conditions.
Hosta 'Tenryu'
Hosta 'Tenryu' is a striking plant with large, glossy blue-green leaves and a unique upright growth habit. It features 7-foot tall flower spikes with light lavender blooms in late summer. The leaves have a white coating on the back, adding to their visual appeal. 'Tenryu' is suitable for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri', commonly known as Sprenger's asparagus fern, features arching fronds with needle-like cladodes. This plant is often used as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens, appreciated for its lush, feathery appearance. It requires medium attention and care, thriving in medium light conditions and well-drained soil.
Agave schidigera 'Copola Sinaloa'
Agave schidigera 'Copola Sinaloa' is a distinctive succulent with dark green leaves and curly white filaments. It forms a single rosette up to 20 inches wide and produces tall spikes of green-to-yellow flowers. This agave is hardy to 9 degrees Fahrenheit and is native to Mexico, making it a resilient choice for xeriscaping and tropical-themed gardens.
Hosta 'American Halo'
Hosta 'American Halo' is a striking perennial with corrugated blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. It forms a large clump, reaching up to 22 inches tall and 6 feet wide. In late spring, it produces 20-inch spikes adorned with pure white flowers. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Lakeside Kaleidoscope'
Hosta 'Lakeside Kaleidoscope' forms a 2-foot wide clump with very wavy, pointed leaves. It features a central pattern of dark-green with a narrow border of grey-green and a wide, creamy margin. This plant produces 24-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in mid-July, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Orange Marmalade'
Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' is a mutation of 'Paul's Glory', featuring leaves that emerge with a green center and edge, turning yellow and then parchment white. It forms a 42-inch wide clump and blooms with pale lavender flowers on 2-foot tall scapes in July.
Hosta sieboldiana 'Golden Meadows'
Hosta sieboldiana 'Golden Meadows' is a stunning perennial with creamy white-centered leaves that age to a muted gold, bordered by blue-green. This plant forms an 18-inch tall clump and thrives in part sun to light shade. Its unique foliage makes it a standout in any garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Cameo'
Hosta 'Cameo' is a miniature hosta that forms a small, 1-foot wide mound. Its grey-green leaves are accented with a wide, creamy white margin, providing a striking contrast. In late spring, it produces dark purple flowers. This sport of Hosta 'Baby Bunting' is ideal for fairy gardens and rock gardens, attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave bovicornuta 'Divine Bovine'
Agave bovicornuta 'Divine Bovine' is a slow-growing succulent forming a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide clump. It has green leaves with a wide golden border and cinnamon spines, making it a striking container specimen. This plant is sensitive to prolonged rain.