Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Sunshine Floozie'
Hosta 'Sunshine Floozie' is a vibrant perennial that forms a clump of golden leaves, which transition to chartreuse in the fall. This cultivar, introduced in 2019, is a hybrid of Hosta 'Dancing Queen' and 'Branching Out'. It grows to about 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide, producing light lavender flowers in late June. The plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to gardens.
Hosta 'Tootie Mae'
Hosta 'Tootie Mae' is a perennial plant with a wider yellow border than its parent, forming clumps 18 inches tall and 40 inches wide. It features heavily-corrugated round blue leaves with a wide golden border and is topped with spikes of near-white flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and adds a touch of elegance to gardens.
Dracaena 'Gold Dust'
Dracaena 'Gold Dust' is a compact evergreen plant known for its striking foliage adorned with golden-yellow spots. It thrives in moderate to bright indirect light and requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for indoor spaces. This tropical plant adds a touch of elegance and color to any room with its unique leaf pattern.
Hosta 'Touch Of Class'
Hosta 'Touch Of Class' is a tetraploid conversion from Hosta 'June', featuring a chartreuse-gold central pattern with a wide blue-green border. This maintenance-free perennial forms 2-foot wide clumps topped with light lavender flowers. It thrives in rich, moist soil and is ideal for brightening woodland gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas'
Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas' is a large hosta with shiny blue-green leaves, forming a clump over 4 feet wide. It is topped with pale lavender flowers in early summer on 32-inch scapes. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Its large size and striking foliage make it a standout feature in any landscape.
Hosta 'Abby'
Hosta 'Abby' is a charming plant with blue-green leaves edged in limey gold. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces lavender flowers on 18-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Curls'
Hosta 'Curls' is a hybrid with thick green leaves featuring a ruffled edge and a distinctive cowlick at the tip. It forms 14-inch wide clumps and produces 28-inch tall scapes of lavender flowers in late spring.
Hosta 'Blonde Ambition'
Hosta 'Blonde Ambition' is a dwarf, fast-growing plant resulting from a cross of Hosta 'Faith' with other hostas. It reaches about 7 inches in height and 20 inches in width, featuring thick, round, pebbled leaves. The foliage starts as chartreuse-green in spring and brightens to white gold, offering a dynamic display of color. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and can be used in fairy gardens or as groundcover. Its unique foliage and compact size make it a charming addition to any garden setting.
Polygonatum humile 'Shiro Shima'
Polygonatum humile 'Shiro Shima' is a dwarf plant with thumb-sized leaves streaked in green and creamy white. It forms a low patch and blooms with small white tubular flowers in early spring.
Hosta 'Twilight Time'
Hosta 'Twilight Time' forms a 40-inch wide clump of deeply-veined, long, wavy-blue leaves. It is topped in midsummer with 20-inch scapes of lavender flowers. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas, providing lush foliage and seasonal blooms.
Rohdea japonica 'Washitakakuma'
Rohdea japonica 'Washitakakuma' is a deep shade-loving plant with evergreen clumps and wide green foliage accented by white bands. New foliage emerges in June and July, and the plant produces short stalks of large red berries in the fall. It is well-suited for dry shade areas and adds year-round interest to gardens.
Agave 'Agave Angustifolia Marginata'
Agave 'Agave Angustifolia Marginata' is a small to medium-sized agave with a dense round rosette of leaves. Native to tropical Costa Rica and Mexico, it features greenish-yellow to white flowers on tall stalks. This plant is suitable for containers and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Hosta 'Warwick Edge'
Hosta 'Warwick Edge' is a small, fast-growing hosta hybrid with heart-shaped blue-green leaves edged in white. It grows to about 18 inches wide and 8 inches tall, producing light lavender flowers on 14-inch spikes in late spring. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave 'Crazy Horse'
Agave 'Crazy Horse' is a large-growing, winter-hardy century plant with rosettes reaching 3.5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It features 9-inch wide, flat, blue-green, deeply-lobed leaves and offsets quickly while remaining clustered. This plant is believed to be a hybrid of Agave cupreata and Agave asperrima.
Hosta 'Scooter'
Hosta 'Scooter' is a vigorous-growing plant with a slightly stoloniferous habit, forming a 14-inch wide clump. It features medium green leaves with wide golden margins that change to cream, and it blooms dark lavender flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Fireworks'
Polygonatum odoratum 'Fireworks' is a Japanese selection of Solomon's seal, forming a patch of finger-like rhizomes. It grows 2 feet tall with egg-shaped green leaves flecked with creamy white, and small white bells dangling beneath the stem in spring. This plant thrives in shade but grows more vigorously with some sun.
Hosta 'Prairies Edge'
Hosta 'Prairies Edge' is a striking plant introduced in 2015, known for its corrugated foliage with a dark green border and a central gold pattern that brightens over time. It forms an 18-inch tall clump with nearly white flowers on 28-inch stalks in midsummer.
Hosta 'Mourning Dove'
Hosta 'Mourning Dove' is a hybrid hosta with pointed, blue-green leaves edged with a 1-inch yellow border. It forms a clump about 1 foot tall and 30 inches wide, producing medium lavender flowers on 18-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique foliage and compact growth make it a popular choice for adding texture and color to garden beds.
Aspidistra elatior 'Sei Ryu Ho'
Aspidistra elatior 'Sei Ryu Ho' is a Japanese selection known for its evergreen clump of dark green leaves with yellow dots and dashes. This plant features 2-foot tall leaves with raised veins and is low maintenance, making it a popular choice for shade gardens. 'Sei Ryu Ho' grows well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage and is durable in less-than-ideal conditions. Its bold texture and upright form add visual interest to garden settings, and its leaves can last up to 3 years. This plant is a member of the Aspidistra genus, known for its resilience and adaptability to challenging garden conditions. Its striking foliage and ease of care make it a valuable addition to any garden looking to incorporate shade-tolerant plants.
Hosta rohdeifolia 'Albomarginata'
Hosta rohdeifolia 'Albomarginata' is a medium-sized plant with dark green leaves edged in white. It features dramatic puckering and produces lavender flowers on tall scapes.
Agave titanota 'Black And Blue'
Agave titanota 'Black And Blue' is a striking succulent that requires very well-drained soil and regular watering during the growing season. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand full sun or lightly shaded areas. This plant is hardy to temperatures as low as 26°F, making it suitable for various climates.
Hosta 'Banana Puddin'
Hosta 'Banana Puddin' is a dwarf plant introduced in 2007, known for its small, round, butter-yellow leaves that maintain their color throughout the growing season. It grows to 4 inches tall and 1 foot wide, with light lavender flowers appearing on short spikes in late summer.
Hosta 'Erie Magic'
Hosta 'Erie Magic' is a shade-loving perennial with medium green leaves bordered by a soft golden edge. It forms a clump about 4 feet wide and produces 30-inch stalks of light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
Agave univittata 'Splendida'
Agave univittata 'Splendida' is a striking succulent known for its variegated rosette of dark green leaves with a central yellow stripe. This century plant species is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil. It produces a tall flower spike with fragrant blooms and offsets close to the parent rosette. The plant is sensitive to water-logging and freezing temperatures below 40°F.
Hosta 'Peedee Gold Flash'
Hosta 'Peedee Gold Flash' is a compact perennial with narrow golden leaves bordered by dark green. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces purple flowers in early summer. The base of its petioles is a striking red-violet, adding a unique touch to shaded garden areas. This hosta is well-suited for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in light shade.
Hosta 'Cherry Berry'
Hosta 'Cherry Berry' is a perennial with narrow, dark green leaves and wide white streaks. It forms a 15-inch wide clump and produces violet flowers atop red-spotted scapes in midsummer. This plant grows best in morning sun.
Hosta 'Quicksilver'
Hosta 'Quicksilver' is a hybrid plant known for its medium blue-green foliage with a wide creamy white edge. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 28-inch scapes of lavender flowers in late spring. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave salmiana ssp. ferox 'Grey Form'
Agave salmiana ssp. ferox 'Grey Form' is a natural hybrid collected around Monterrey, Mexico. It features long blue-grey leaves with a narrow tip and long black spine, making it extremely hardy. This agave is a striking addition to gardens, offering a bold architectural presence.