Plants in family asparagaceae
Aloe 'Purple Haze'
Aloe 'Purple Haze' is a unique hybrid aloe known for its frosty purplish leaves with fringed edges. Native to Madagascar, South Africa, and India, this drought-tolerant plant grows in an upright rosette form, reaching about 6 inches in height. It requires bright, direct sunlight and minimal water, thriving in well-drained, porous soil. 'Purple Haze' is slightly frost-hardy and flowers multiple times a year, producing vivid red blooms. This aloe is propagated through offshoots or tissue culture, making it a fascinating addition to any succulent collection.
Beschorneria septentrionalis 'Fairey Christmas'
Beschorneria septentrionalis 'Fairey Christmas' is a North American native plant related to agave, discovered in 1987 in Tamaulipas, Mexico. It forms clumps of large evergreen, non-spiny rosettes that reach 18 inches tall and 4 feet wide. In March and April, it produces 5-foot tall glossy red flower spikes with reddish bells and green tips. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is attractive to hummingbirds and adds a vibrant touch to gardens with its striking appearance.
Merwilla plumbea 'Chapin Form'
Merwilla plumbea 'Chapin Form' is a striking South African scilla with broad leaves forming a 1-foot wide rosette. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of honey-scented, blue-lavender flowers, thriving in moist sites near streams and rocky hillsides. This plant is toxic to deer and is used in South Africa to increase fertility and help cows breathe better. 'Chapin Form' is a unique and attractive choice for gardeners seeking bold, colorful plants.
Agave parrasana
Agave parrasana is a slow-growing evergreen succulent native to North East Mexico, forming a compact rosette of fleshy, thorn-tipped grey-green leaves. It can reach up to 3 feet tall and wide, with mature plants producing a towering flower head. This plant is hardy to 10°F and thrives in well-drained soil, making it suitable for xeriscaping in USDA zones 7-10.
Agave geminiflora
Agave geminiflora is a slow-growing plant native to Nayarit, Mexico, known for its rounded starburst shape and yellow flowers with reddish or purple-bluish edges. It reaches 3-4 feet in height and thrives in gritty soil with a pH below 6. This plant is heat tolerant and can withstand frost down to 26.6°F, making it suitable for partial shade and bright light conditions.
Hosta 'High Noon'
Hosta 'High Noon' is a perennial plant with bright gold, pointed leaves that form a large, upright clump. In late spring, it is topped with white flowers on 36-inch scapes, adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas. This hosta is suitable for light shade and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Pathfinder'
Hosta 'Pathfinder' is a unique perennial with black-green, slightly rippled foliage and a brilliant creamy white central pattern. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces 20-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, and adding a striking visual element to garden landscapes.
Hosta 'Potomac Pride'
Hosta 'Potomac Pride' is a vigorous hybrid known for its large, shiny black-green leaves. It forms a substantial clump up to four feet wide, making it a standout in any garden. In early summer, it produces small, spidery flowers, adding a delicate touch to its robust foliage. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and attracts a variety of pollinators.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Variegata'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Variegata' is a drought-tolerant succulent with long, green fleshy leaves edged in light green. It grows to about 9 inches to 1 foot tall and produces cream to off-white flowers. This plant thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, making it ideal for xeriscaping. Its ability to withstand frost and its fast growth rate make it a resilient and attractive choice for gardeners.
Dracaena hanningtonii
Known as Samurai dwarf or sword sansevieria, this short perennial succulent has an alternating pattern of leaf growth that creates a spiral appearance when viewed from above. It is one of about 70 Sansevieria species and is known for its unique growth pattern.
Dracaena fragrans 'Limelight'
Dracaena fragrans 'Limelight' is an indoor plant with bright green leaves and fragrant flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light, making it a versatile houseplant.
Hosta 'Tea And Crumpets'
Hosta 'Tea And Crumpets' is a medium-sized hosta with elongated, thick, spoon-shaped leaves that are medium green with a wide creamy edge. It produces dark lavender flowers in summer and forms an 18-inch wide clump.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jan Bos'
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jan Bos' is a striking plant with hot pink, highly fragrant blooms that appear in early to mid-spring. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 4 to 8 and is ideal for containers, cut flowers, and garden borders. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Notably, deer tend to avoid this plant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners.
Hosta 'Electrocution'
Hosta 'Electrocution' is a hybrid plant with long, narrow, twisted leaves that are medium green with a yellow border that ages to white. It forms a clump 14 inches tall and 28 inches wide, topped with light lavender flowers on 18-inch spikes in late June.
Hosta 'Fireworks'
Hosta 'Fireworks' is a dwarf hosta with narrow green leaves featuring white centers. It grows to about 6 inches tall and 1 foot wide, making it a compact choice for shaded garden areas. This plant is a sport of Hosta 'Loyalist' and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Lemonade'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Lemonade' is a solitary succulent with short, rigid green leaves and bright yellow margins. It grows to about 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, preferring dry conditions and minimal watering.
Agave applanata 'Cream Spike'
Agave applanata 'Cream Spike' is a compact succulent with blue leaves edged in creamy white, growing up to 10 inches tall and 1 foot wide. It is suitable for container gardening and is known for its drought tolerance. This plant has not been observed to flower in cultivation.
Hosta 'Miss Tokyo'
Hosta 'Miss Tokyo' is a hybrid hosta forming a 30-inch tall by 40-inch wide mound. It features medium green leaves with a creamy gold border and light lavender flowers on 2-foot spikes in late spring. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Maruba Iwa'
Hosta 'Maruba Iwa' features thick, matte-finish, grey-green foliage with purple petioles and white leaf-backs. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces pinkish-lavender flowers in early fall. This hosta is suitable for shaded garden areas and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Hosta 'Christmas Candy'
Hosta 'Christmas Candy' is a mutation from Hosta 'Night Before Christmas', featuring bright, creamy-white leaves with a dark green border. It forms a sun-tolerant clump about 2 feet wide and is topped with light lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is ideal for adding color to shade gardens.
Hosta sieboldiana 'Northern Exposure'
Hosta sieboldiana 'Northern Exposure' is a sport of Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans', featuring blue-green leaves with creamy yellow edges. It forms a wide clump up to 6 feet and blooms with white flowers in spring. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hosta 'Moonlight Sonata'
Hosta 'Moonlight Sonata' is a large perennial with thick, rounded blue-green glossy leaves, forming a 4-foot wide clump. It produces 30-inch scapes of fragrant, near-white flowers in early summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in light shade and is suitable for rain gardens.
Hosta 'Dust Devil'
Hosta 'Dust Devil' is a striking plant with wide, pointed dark green leaves edged in creamy white. It forms large clumps up to 4 feet wide and produces 3-foot tall scapes of medium lavender flowers. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Prairie Magic'
Hosta 'Prairie Magic' is a sport of H. 'Erie Magic', forming a 4-foot clump of shiny medium green leaves with a wide creamy white border. It produces 30-inch tall scapes of lavender flowers in July, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a popular choice for shaded gardens.
Convallaria majalis 'Fernwoods Golden Slippers'
Convallaria majalis 'Fernwoods Golden Slippers' is a deciduous groundcover with chartreuse golden foliage. It spreads slowly and produces small, lightly fragrant white flowers in spring. This plant brightens shady woodland gardens and is known for attracting butterflies.