Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Miss Susie'
Hosta 'Miss Susie' is a perennial with striking golden-yellow leaves and bright red petioles. This plant is ideal for adding color to shaded garden areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and dry shade conditions.
Hosta 'Tom Schmid'
Hosta 'Tom Schmid' is a semi-upright perennial with striking steel-blue leaves edged in pure white. It forms a wide clump about 3 feet across and produces tall scapes of lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and can tolerate dry conditions, making it a great choice for cottage gardens and living walls. Its variegated foliage adds interest to any garden setting.
Hosta 'Queen Of The Seas'
Hosta 'Queen Of The Seas' is a large, shade-loving perennial with huge heart-shaped blue-green leaves and wavy pie-crust margins. It forms a 48-inch clump and produces nearly white, trumpet-shaped flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is cold-hardy and heat-resistant, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Hosta 'Coast To Coast'
Hosta 'Coast To Coast' is a maintenance-free perennial with deeply-veined, corrugated bright yellow leaves and a ruffled border. It forms a 3-foot tall by 7-foot wide specimen, topped with stalks of lavender flowers in mid-summer. This plant thrives in rich, moist soil and is a source of nectar for honeybees.
Hosta 'Wolverine'
Hosta 'Wolverine' is a fast-growing hybrid with a 3-foot wide clump of shiny, blue-green foliage and a wide, rippled golden margin. It produces lavender flowers on 20-inch scapes in late summer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Eagles Nest'
Hosta 'Eagles Nest' is a compact perennial with thick, cupped green leaves bordered by a wide golden edge, making it a standout in any garden. This plant forms a clump about 3 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers on 2-foot tall scapes in late summer. Known for its slower growth rate, it is suspected to be a tetraploid, which contributes to its robust nature. Ideal for shaded areas, it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to cottage gardens and shaded landscapes. Its unique foliage and attractive blooms make it a favorite among hosta enthusiasts.
Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister'
Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' is an evergreen shrub known for its striking foliage, featuring glossy leaves in shades of burgundy, pink, and dark red. This plant grows upright in a clumping habit and can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet. It thrives in partial shade and prefers temperatures between 60 and 80°F. While it is low maintenance, it is important to note that it is toxic if ingested by humans or pets. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12, this plant adds a vibrant touch to any garden or indoor space.
Hosta 'June'
Hosta 'June' is a sport of Hosta 'Halcyon', featuring blue edges with a brilliant creamy center. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces light violet flowers on 20-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is attractive to hummingbirds and adds a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Golden Scepter'
Hosta 'Golden Scepter' is a vigorous perennial with round golden leaves and light lavender flowers. It forms a rapidly growing clump up to 20 inches wide and is an all-gold sport of H. 'Golden Tiara'. This hosta is suitable for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in both dry and wet shade conditions, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Asparagus officinalis 'Sweet Purple'
Asparagus officinalis 'Sweet Purple' is a perennial known for its deep purple stalks that are sweeter and less stringy than traditional green asparagus. It is rich in nutrients and grows best in full sun.
Hosta 'Golden Anniversary'
Hosta 'Golden Anniversary' is a medium to large hosta with glossy green leaves and light lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas, providing lush foliage and seasonal blooms. Its attractive leaves and flower spikes make it a popular choice for adding texture and color to woodland or cottage gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Yori Kaku No Matsa'
Rohdea japonica 'Yori Kaku No Matsa' is a clump-forming plant with green rosettes and creamy white banding in late summer. It grows 8 inches tall by 15 inches wide and produces bright red fruit in winter, making it a striking addition to shade gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Suncrest'
Rohdea japonica 'Suncrest' is an evergreen perennial with thick, black-green leaves featuring a white 'dragon crest'. It produces bright red berries in winter and forms a rosette, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Diana Remembered'
Hosta 'Diana Remembered' is a hybrid with shiny, blue-green leaves bordered in creamy yellow. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces very fragrant white flowers on 2-foot tall spikes in late summer. This plant attracts hummingbirds and is ideal for shade gardens, thriving in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Lakeside Prissy Miss'
Hosta 'Lakeside Prissy Miss' is a perennial plant featuring large, ruffled green leaves with a wide creamy yellow border. It forms a clump about 3 feet wide and produces near-white flowers on 20-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Fortunei Snow Crust'
Hosta 'Fortunei Snow Crust' is a medium to large hosta with green leaves edged in white. It is a sport of Fortunei Gigantea and produces pale lavender flowers on tall scapes. This plant is well-suited for shaded garden areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to the garden.
Asparagus retrofractus 'Glen Avon'
Asparagus retrofractus 'Glen Avon' is a unique ornamental vine known for its soft green foliage and long, arching branches. Native to South Africa, it thrives in wooded creek areas at elevations around 3100 feet. This perennial is potentially winter hardy in USDA zones 8 and warmer, making it suitable for various climates. It can grow up to 5 feet long and is appreciated for its ability to resist rabbits and its suitability for rain gardens. The plant prefers sun to light shade and can be a striking addition to both sun and shade perennial gardens.
Nolina nelsonii
Nolina nelsonii, native to Tamaulipas, Mexico, is a drought-tolerant plant resembling a giant ponytail palm. It features bluish-green leaves with finely toothed margins and dense rosettes. This plant is cold-hardy to at least 10°F and develops a trunk up to several meters high. It produces a white-flowered inflorescence in spring and is ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Golden Tiara'
Hosta 'Golden Tiara' is a small to medium-sized perennial that has revolutionized the hosta world with its vibrant chartreuse golden margins on round green leaves. It forms a 3-foot wide mound and produces 30-inch tall scapes of medium lavender flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Bold Edger'
Hosta 'Bold Edger' is a hybrid with large dark green leaves bordered in gold to creamy white. It has a spreading habit and produces lavender flowers in late spring. This plant is a reliable choice for shaded areas, adding color and texture to garden beds.
Hosta ventricosa 'Lakeside Black Satin'
Hosta ventricosa 'Lakeside Black Satin' is distinguished by its intense black-green leaves with heavily rippled margins. It produces tall scapes of large purple-and-white striped flowers in early summer.
Agave 'Ripple Effect'
Agave 'Ripple Effect' is a striking succulent known for its wide grey-blue leaves edged with a two-tone golden border that matures to creamy gold. This plant forms clumps reaching 2 feet in height and 4 feet in width, adorned with long black-purple spines. It is a drought-tolerant and deer-resistant perennial, making it suitable for xeriscaping and rock gardens. The agave thrives in full sun and is a favorite for its ornamental foliage. It is a hybrid introduced by Plant Delights in 2018, adding a unique texture to any garden setting.
Ledebouria ovalifolia 'Dawie Human'
Ledebouria ovalifolia 'Dawie Human' is a South African hyacinth that grows in coastal alkaline soils. It forms a 6-inch tall by 10-inch wide mass with glossy green leaves and dark purple bottoms. Tiny purple striped flowers with dark purple anthers bloom in May and June.
Hosta 'Osprey'
Hosta 'Osprey' is a compact plant with heart-shaped blue-green leaves, forming an 18-inch wide clump. It produces 14-inch scapes of white flowers in midsummer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded areas. This hosta is ideal for garden beds and borders, providing lush foliage and attractive blooms. Its ability to thrive in shade makes it a popular choice for gardeners seeking to add interest to less sunny spots. The plant's robust growth and adaptability make it a reliable choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Brother Ronald'
Hosta 'Brother Ronald' is a perennial plant with deep blue leaves that form 2-foot wide clumps. It produces pure white flowers in early summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas and provides a striking contrast with its blue foliage.
Agave ocahui 'Snow Glow'
Agave ocahui 'Snow Glow' is a hybrid agave with glaucous blue-green leaves bordered by wide cream edges and red margins. It grows slowly to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a striking addition to rock gardens and xeriscapes.