Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Twice As Mice'
Hosta 'Twice As Mice' is a vigorous grower introduced in 2022, featuring thick glaucous blue leaves with a wide cream edge. It forms a 5-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump and blooms with lavender flowers in mid-June.
Hyacinthoides hispanica
Hyacinthoides hispanica, commonly known as Spanish bluebell, is a sweetly fragrant, clump-forming plant that blooms from the bottom up. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8, it features 12-24 inch tall spikes of flowers that are beloved by pollinators and seldom bothered by deer.
Hosta 'Sugar And Spice'
Hosta 'Sugar And Spice' is a sport of Hosta 'Invincible', known for its glossy green leaves with a wide cream edge. It forms a clump about 20 inches tall and 4 feet wide, topped with fragrant lavender flowers on 30-inch spikes in late summer. This vigorous plant attracts hummingbirds and is suitable for shaded garden areas.
Polianthes 'Howard's Purple'
Polianthes 'Howard's Purple' is a hybrid plant featuring narrow, rubbery leaves and 30-inch tall stalks of small violet tubular flowers. It is regularly visited by hummingbirds and lacks the fragrance of its Polianthes tuberosa parent. This plant thrives in part sun and is suitable for drought-tolerant gardens.
Hosta 'Stormy Seas'
Hosta 'Stormy Seas' is a large hybrid hosta with thick, corrugated, blue, slightly wavy leaves. It forms a 52-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in midsummer, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Waterslide'
Hosta 'Waterslide' is a hybrid perennial with distinctive powder-blue leaves that are wide, ruffled, and twisted. This plant forms a clump about 16 inches tall and 30 inches wide, producing medium lavender flowers in mid-August. It thrives in rich, moist soil and is well-suited for clay or amended clay soils. Ideal for woodland gardens, this hosta adds bold texture and a touch of blue to shaded areas.
Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Fukurin Nishiki'
Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Fukurin Nishiki' is a dwarf butterfly agave native to the Mexican coast of Oaxaca. This plant is characterized by its compact rosettes, which never exceed 6 inches in height or width, and its distinctive white-edged leaves. It is well-suited for container gardening and thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Hosta ventricosa 'Flame Stitch'
Hosta ventricosa 'Flame Stitch' is a reverse variegation of H. ventricosa 'Aureomarginata', featuring creamy white leaves with a dark green edge. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces 30-inch scapes of large, dark purple, bell-like flowers in late summer. This plant thrives in shade and is a striking addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Mouse Trap'
Hosta 'Mouse Trap' is a miniature plant with thick blue-green leaves and a wide central creamy yellow blotch. It forms clumps that reach 6 inches tall and 1 foot wide, making it a charming addition to small garden spaces.
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Come Pleated'
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Come Pleated' is a durable perennial native to Sichuan, China, known for its heavily pleated, dark evergreen leaves. It forms a clump about 18 inches tall and wide, thriving in both moist and dry soils with good drainage. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and can withstand less-than-ideal conditions, making it a superb houseplant.
Rohdea japonica
Rohdea japonica, native to Japan, China, and Korea, is an evergreen perennial with broad, lanceolate leaves and fibrous roots. It features pale yellow flowers and red berries, making it a popular ornamental plant. Known for its resilience, it thrives in deep shade gardens and can grow under black walnut trees. Despite its ornamental appeal, it is generally considered inedible and possibly toxic.
Hosta kikutii 'Kifukurin'
Hosta kikutii 'Kifukurin' is a clumping plant with long, pointed, shiny green leaves edged in vivid cream and yellow. It produces medium lavender flowers on scapes in late summer and is suitable for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Party Streamers'
Hosta 'Party Streamers' is a small plant forming a 1-foot tall by 2.5-foot wide mound with very thin, wavy golden foliage. It adds good texture to gardens and produces purple flowers in summer. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a great choice for shaded garden areas.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Double Stuff'
Polygonatum odoratum 'Double Stuff' is a plant with 18-inch tall red stalks and white-edged leaves with wide margins. It produces small white bell-shaped flowers in April and is slower growing due to reduced chlorophyll, making it a distinctive choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Teenyweeny Bikini'
Hosta 'Teenyweeny Bikini' is a vigorous clump with creamy white leaves bordered by dark green, producing dark purple flowers in late August. It attracts low-flying hummingbirds and thrives in shade.
Hosta 'Sweetie'
Hosta 'Sweetie' is a perennial plant with chartreuse centers and wide, creamy white margins on its leaves. It produces very fragrant, near-white flowers and forms a 4-foot diameter clump in midsummer. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Fingernails'
Hosta 'Fingernails' is a miniature hosta known for its tiny, dark green leaves that measure about 1 inch long and 0.5 inches wide. This plant is a result of a breeding program that includes crosses with several other hosta varieties. It grows to about 1 inch tall and 8 inches wide, making it perfect for fairy gardens, gnome gardens, and rock gardens. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great choice for adding texture and interest to small garden spaces.
Hosta 'On The Edge'
Hosta 'On The Edge' is a slow-growing perennial with a striking appearance, featuring a wide dark green margin and a corrugated golden center. This plant forms clumps up to 5 feet wide and produces white flowers in early summer. It thrives in light shade to full shade, making it an excellent choice for shaded garden areas. 'On The Edge' is also known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden setting.
Hosta 'Stimulation'
Hosta 'Stimulation' is a medium-sized clumper with glossy green leaves and a wavy texture. It produces large pale lavender flowers on 28-inch scapes in mid-September, attracting hummingbirds to the garden.
Hosta 'Pocketful Of Sunshine'
Hosta 'Pocketful Of Sunshine' is a small, maintenance-free perennial with thick, golden leaves bordered by dark green. This compact plant grows up to 9 inches tall and 20 inches wide, thriving in rich, moist soil and light shade. Its bold texture brightens woodland gardens and provides nectar for honeybees.
Hosta 'Mistress Mabel'
Hosta 'Mistress Mabel' is a vigorous perennial known for its striking foliage and fragrant flowers. It features shiny green leaves with a wide creamy border, forming clumps up to 30 inches wide. This hosta is notable for its sun tolerance and produces tall scapes with large, lavender flowers that are highly fragrant. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great addition to cottage gardens and rain gardens. The plant is also suitable for dry shade and can be used as a groundcover.
Agave temacapulinensis
Agave temacapulinensis, named in 2012, is native to Temacapulín, Jalisco, Mexico. It grows to 2.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with wide silver-blue leaves and large teeth. This plant is anticipated to be hardy in at least Zone 8a and is closely related to Agave wocomahi.
Liriope muscari 'Tokai Rinpa'
Liriope muscari 'Tokai Rinpa' is a new introduction from Japan, forming a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump. It features dark black-green foliage with gold bands and produces lavender flowers in late summer. This plant has a spreading habit and is suitable for both sun and shade gardens.
Hosta venusta 'Japan Girl'
Hosta venusta 'Japan Girl' is a charming dwarf plant with tiny green leaves forming a tight clump just 3 inches wide. It produces small purple flowers on 1-2 inch tall scapes, making it ideal for rock gardens or troughs. This perennial is well-suited for shaded areas and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Polygonatum humile 'Tom Thumb'
Polygonatum humile 'Tom Thumb' is a dwarf form of Solomon's seal, originating from the alpine regions of Honshu, Japan. It features slowly spreading, pencil-sized rhizomes and 6-inch stalks with small leaves. In spring, it produces white bell-like flowers, making it a great naturalizer in woodland gardens. This compact plant is ideal for shade gardens and can add a delicate touch to rock gardens.
Yucca 'Red Rover'
Yucca 'Red Rover' is a hybrid with powder blue leaves and burgundy red flower stalks. It grows up to 5 feet tall and features white bell-like flowers, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Sansevieria 'Snake Plant'
Sansevieria, commonly known as the snake plant, is a drought-tolerant species that thrives in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil. It requires minimal watering and is known for its ability to reproduce in various ways.
Hosta 'Blue Biscuit'
Hosta 'Blue Biscuit' is a hybrid plant known for its excellent vigor and heat tolerance, forming a 6-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump. It maintains its blue color well into summer, making it a striking addition to any shade garden.
Cordyline australis 'Southern Splendor'
Cordyline australis 'Southern Splendor' is a subtropical evergreen known for its narrow leaves with coral-pink margins and dark gray-green centers. It may produce white blooms in summer and is hardy in zones 9-11. This plant prefers full sun or partial shade and is rarely damaged by deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Jay'
Hosta 'Blue Jay' is a compact plant introduced by Herb Benedict, resulting from the self-pollination of Hosta 'Dorset Blue'. It features intense powder-blue, round leaves and forms a tight, 2-foot wide mound. Light lavender flowers appear in late spring, making it a great addition among other small hostas.