Plants in family asparagaceae
Dracaena massangeana
Dracaena massangeana is a durable evergreen shrub with a stout tan stem and long, sword-shaped leaves striped with golden-yellow. Known for its air-purifying qualities, this tropical indoor plant thrives in low light conditions and is easy to care for.
Hosta longipes
Hosta longipes is a medium-sized clump-forming plant with shiny green lance-shaped leaves and purple specks at the base. It is used to increase red pigment in breeding and features pinkish-purple flowers in early summer. This plant is a sport of H. 'Tardiflora' and is known for its shiny, flat, narrow green leaves with a twist. Hosta longipes is a late-flowering miniature hosta, making it a unique addition to any hosta collection. It thrives in light shade and is well-suited for cottage gardens or as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Sansevieria francisii
Sansevieria francisii is a low-maintenance plant with clumped leaf growth and sharp points. It tolerates lower light conditions and requires well-draining soil.
Sansevieria 'Starfish'
Sansevieria 'Starfish' is a striking plant with long, smooth cylindrical leaves featuring stripes. It requires medium to low light and should be allowed to dry out between waterings, making it an easy-care option for indoor spaces.
Sansevieria 'Fernwood Mikado'
Sansevieria 'Fernwood Mikado' is an easy-care houseplant with striped, long, smooth cylindrical green and gray leaves. It requires medium to low light and should be allowed to dry out between waterings.
Dracaena fragrans
Dracaena fragrans, commonly known as the corn plant, is a popular indoor foliage plant with broad leaves featuring white and green stripes. It thrives in medium to bright light and prefers average room temperatures. The plant is easy to care for, requiring the soil to dry out between waterings. Known for its air-purifying qualities, Dracaena fragrans is a great choice for improving indoor air quality. Its attractive foliage makes it a favorite for home and office environments.
Tupistra nutans
Tupistra nutans is an Indian native plant resembling an aspidistra, with 3-foot long narrow dark green leaves. It produces mustard-yellow flowers with a purple center in late fall, which are used in Indian cuisine. This plant is adaptable to dry shade conditions.
Yucca filifera
Yucca filifera is a tall, heavily branched plant native to central Mexico, known for its straight, ensiform leaves arranged in rosettes. It produces a striking inflorescence of white flowers and is cultivated for its fibers and use in xerophytic conditions. This hardy plant can survive temperatures as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yucca reverchonii
Yucca reverchonii is a Texas native plant with narrow blue-green leaves and tall flower spikes of bright white bells. It thrives in gravelly limestone soils and forms low, trunkless colonies.
Sansevieria 'Stuckii'
Sansevieria 'Stuckii', commonly known as a snake plant, features thin, pointed spears that grow outward from the base. It is extremely low-maintenance, requiring very little water and thriving in both bright and low light conditions. This plant is also known for its air-purifying qualities.
Agave utahensis var. nevadensis
Agave utahensis var. nevadensis is a hardy succulent native to the southern Mohave Desert, thriving on limestone outcrops. It forms a small, slow-growing rosette with grey-blue foliage and large spines. This plant is well-suited for dry conditions and must be kept dry below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Agave jaliscana
Agave jaliscana is a succulent native to the high rainfall areas of Michoacan, Mexico, with glossy green, boat-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long. It produces a tall flower spike reaching 7 feet, thriving in pine-oak forests.
Hesperaloe parviflora
Hesperaloe parviflora is a US native from the Southwest, resembling a yucca but without spines. It features blue-green foliage and salmon-pink flowers in late summer. This plant is drought-tolerant, withstands freezing temperatures, and is popular in xeriscaping. It is pollinated by hummingbirds, bats, bees, and hawkmoths.
Agave multifilifera
Agave multifilifera is a Mexican agave native to high elevations in Durango, Chihuahua, and Sinaloa. It is closely related to Agave filifera and is notable for its variable amounts of hair-like filifers, making it a unique addition to xeriscaping gardens.
Agave asperrima
Agave asperrima is a robust succulent native to northern Mexico and southwestern Texas, known for its rigid, upright foliage that ranges from green to glaucous grey. This plant forms a 3-foot wide clump and can produce giant flower spikes up to 15 feet tall after about 15 years. It thrives in dry, mountainous terrain and is winter hardy, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Agave asperrima is sensitive to winter moisture but is otherwise a reliable and low-maintenance plant for sunny locations.
Chlorophytum colubrinum
Chlorophytum colubrinum, an African clumping spider plant, features narrow green leaves forming a basal rosette. It blooms with white star-like flowers from late September through October, adding a delicate touch to gardens.
Agave polianthiflora
Agave polianthiflora is a small succulent native to northern Mexico, known for its striking red tubular flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves adorned with white filaments. This plant forms a compact rosette that can reach up to 5 inches tall and 10 inches wide. It thrives in shallow, well-drained soil and is often found on forested rock outcrops at elevations up to 6,500 feet. The flower spikes can grow as tall as 6 feet, attracting hummingbirds with their vibrant pinkish-red blooms. Agave polianthiflora is drought-tolerant and suitable for rock gardens or xeriscaping. It is propagated from seed and prefers full sun to part sun exposure. This evergreen perennial is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a hardy choice for various garden settings.
Yucca gloriosa
Yucca gloriosa is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, known for its striking white, bell-shaped flowers. It forms a multi-headed clump reaching up to 8 feet tall, with rigid, glaucous green leaves. This plant is highly tolerant of drought and cold, surviving temperatures as low as -4°F. It thrives in sandy soils along coastal areas and is a popular choice for xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. The sharp leaf points can cause skin irritation, so caution is advised when handling.
Agave macroacantha
Agave macroacantha, native to Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico, is a medium-sized succulent with greyish-green leaves and sharp black spines. It produces small grey and red flowers on tall stems and prefers dry, sunny locations with well-drained soil. This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its ornamental value.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
Native to southern Africa, this herbaceous perennial features green and white striped foliage and leaves up to 18 inches long. It produces white flowers on long stalks year-round and is known for its air-purifying abilities.
Asparagus verticillatus
Asparagus verticillatus is a twining vine that can grow up to 15 feet tall, featuring glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers. It produces bright red ornamental berries in late summer and is cold hardy to Zone 3. This plant is deer-resistant and suitable for ornamental use.
Dasylirion texanum
Dasylirion texanum, a native of the Southwest, is the hardiest of the green sotols. This drought-tolerant plant forms a 3-4 foot tall clump with serrated, slightly twisted light-green leaves. It is used for food and to make the alcoholic drink sotol.
Sansevieria 'Jaboa'
Sansevieria 'Jaboa' is a hardy, low-maintenance plant with wide leaves adorned with light green spots. It adapts well to various light conditions, from bright indirect to low light, and can go long periods without watering, making it an ideal choice for busy plant owners.
Dracaena trifasciata
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral' is a classic houseplant with long, slender leaves featuring dark green and black stripes. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it tolerates a variety of light conditions and requires well-draining soil. This plant is toxic if ingested by pets or humans.
Agave gracilipes
Agave gracilipes is a native of western Texas, southern New Mexico, and Chihuahua, found in grasslands and desert scrub. It features rigid grey-green leaves and tall flowering stalks with yellowish flowers. This plant prefers dry alkaline soils and is a hybrid of Agave neomexicana and Agave lechuguilla.
Beschorneria yuccoides
Beschorneria yuccoides is a succulent plant native to Mexico, known for its stemless form and linear, lanceolate leaves. It produces an inflorescence that can reach up to 6 feet in height, featuring reddish-pink panicles of terminal flowers. This architectural specimen is evergreen and can grow outdoors in warm, sheltered locations or under glass. It is not tolerant of severe freezes but is suitable for mixed container centerpieces in colder climates. Beschorneria yuccoides has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Sansevieria 'Sayuri'
Sansevieria 'Sayuri' is a tropical plant native to West Africa, known for its resilience in high temperatures and humidity. It thrives indoors with plenty of light and can adapt to various soil types. This easy-care plant is popular for its air-purifying qualities and ability to withstand less-than-ideal conditions.
Sansevieria 'Black Coral'
Sansevieria 'Black Coral' is a houseplant with dark green and black striped, sword-shaped leaves. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it tolerates bright and low light and is drought-tolerant. This easy-care plant grows 1-2 feet tall and is toxic if ingested.