Plants in family asparagaceae
Eucomis 'Mini Tuft Red'
Eucomis 'Mini Tuft Red' is a dwarf hybrid with compact rosettes of wavy green leaves and 10-inch spikes of dark wine-purple flowers. It blooms starting in late June and is known for attracting butterflies and being drought-tolerant.
Agave parryi 'Mimbres Nm'
Agave parryi 'Mimbres Nm' is a cold-hardy succulent that forms large colonies with up to 10 rosettes. It grows to about 2.5 feet in height and 4 feet in width, featuring medium-width, darker leaves.
Hosta 'Dave Stone'
Hosta 'Dave Stone' is a sport of H. 'Piedmont Gold', known for its large, pointed gold leaves with a dark green border. It forms a clump over 4 feet wide and is topped with 3-foot spikes of white flowers in early summer.
Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata'
Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata' is an evergreen shrub with sword-shaped leaves featuring creamy white stripes. It produces creamy white bell-shaped flowers on tall spikes and is both rabbit and deer resistant. This plant thrives in full sun and is tolerant of dry, rocky, and coastal conditions.
Hosta 'Silly String'
Hosta 'Silly String' is a compact hybrid plant with long, narrow, wavy blue leaves, reaching a height of 14 inches and a width of 28 inches. It produces lavender flowers in late summer and thrives in light, open shade with moist, rich soil. Bees are the primary pollinators of this plant.
Hosta 'Dragon Tails'
Hosta 'Dragon Tails' is a charming perennial known for its bright gold, narrow leaves with wavy edges, forming a compact clump ideal for rock gardens. In midsummer, it produces short spikes of light lavender flowers, adding a delicate touch to its vibrant foliage. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique foliage color and texture make it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Fall Bouquet'
Hosta 'Fall Bouquet' is a small hosta with black-green foliage and dark purple-red petioles. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces lavender flowers on 16-inch tall red scapes in mid-October. This plant is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9 and can thrive in both dry and wet shade conditions.
Hosta 'Popo'
Hosta 'Popo' is a dwarf blue hosta forming 12-inch wide clumps with tiny heart-shaped blue-green leaves. It produces 10-inch scapes of striped lavender flowers in late spring, making it perfect for use as a border plant.
Hosta 'Bob Olson'
Hosta 'Bob Olson' is a small hosta with a 1-foot wide, semi-upright mound of narrow rippled foliage. Its dark green leaves have a wide, creamy-golden border, and it produces 16-inch tall scapes with medium-purple flowers in late summer. This fast-growing plant is ideal for shaded gardens, adding texture and color.
Yucca aloifolia 'Magenta Magic'
Yucca aloifolia 'Magenta Magic' is a unique dwarf yucca with striking purple leaves that turn a mauvy shade in the fall. It grows to about 2 feet tall and features sharp green leaves. In early spring, it produces spikes of white, bell-shaped flowers. This plant is known for its resilience, being both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. Its colorful foliage makes it a standout in any garden, particularly in rock or xeriscape gardens.
Hosta 'Key West'
Hosta 'Key West' is a large, golden-leaved plant that forms a giant 5-foot wide clump, topped with 3-foot spikes of light lavender flowers in late spring. This plant is a cross of Hosta nigrescens 'Elatior' and Hosta 'Sea High Noon', known for its smooth foliage and ability to attract hummingbirds. 'Key West' thrives in light shade and is part of the Hosta genus, which is prized for its shade tolerance and attractive foliage. It is a popular choice for shade gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. This plant is a low-maintenance addition to any garden, providing color and interest throughout the growing season.
Agave bovicornuta 'Divine Bovine'
Agave bovicornuta 'Divine Bovine' is a slow-growing succulent forming a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide clump. It has green leaves with a wide golden border and cinnamon spines, making it a striking container specimen. This plant is sensitive to prolonged rain.
Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit'
Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit' is a tetraploid sport of Hosta 'Orange Marmalade', featuring thick blue leaves with a bright central pattern. It forms an 18-inch tall by 30-inch wide clump, making it a substantial presence in shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its colorful foliage and ability to attract butterflies.
Hosta 'Arctic Circle'
Hosta 'Arctic Circle' is a hosta variety from Chet Tompkins, featuring a white edge on a H. 'Fortunei' type clump. It forms a clump up to 4 feet wide and blooms with light lavender flowers in summer. This hosta is ideal for gardens seeking a touch of elegance.
Hosta 'Heat Wave'
Hosta 'Heat Wave' is a tetraploid variety with thick, heavily-corrugated blue leaves and a chartreuse central pattern. It forms clumps up to 14 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with spikes of white flowers in early summer.
Aspidistra elatior 'Fuji No Mine'
Aspidistra elatior 'Fuji No Mine' is an evergreen clump-forming plant with glossy dark green leaves featuring narrow creamy-yellow streaks. This low-maintenance plant grows up to 3 feet tall and wide, thriving in shade and tolerating both moist and dry soils. Its bold texture and upright form make it a striking addition to any garden. The plant is durable in less than ideal conditions and produces amazing flowers at the base of the foliage.
Cordyline australis 'Alberti'
Cordyline australis 'Alberti' is a striking perennial with narrow cream and green striped leaves. It features an upright trunk about the diameter of a finger and can grow up to 18 inches tall, dying back to the ground each season. This plant is suitable for both sun and light shade conditions.
Hosta 'Lacy Belle'
Hosta 'Lacy Belle' is a perennial plant forming a 2-foot wide upright clump with semi-folded, wide triangular leaves. The blue-green leaves have a creamy edge that turns white, and the plant produces 2-foot tall scapes of medium lavender flowers in midsummer. Its attractive foliage and flowers make it a favorite for shade gardens.
Hosta 'War Paint'
Hosta 'War Paint' forms 4-foot wide clumps with wavy-edged, large green leaves that have a cream center in early spring. The center color fades to yellow and then green, and the plant produces 4-foot tall spikes of dark lavender flowers in midsummer.
Hosta 'Revolution'
Hosta 'Revolution' is a sport of H. 'Loyalist', featuring thick leaves with creamy centers speckled with green and bordered by a wide black-green edge. This plant forms a 2-foot wide clump and is topped with 20-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to gardens that receive part sun to light shade.
Agave ocahui 'Wavy Gravy'
Agave ocahui 'Wavy Gravy' is a unique succulent with dark green, pointed leaves that develop a wavy appearance as they mature. This plant forms a solitary clump about 15 inches tall and 22 inches wide, creating an interesting contorted shape. Native to Mexico, it is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping. Its distinctive foliage adds architectural interest to any garden.
Hosta 'Donahues Piecrust'
Hosta 'Donahues Piecrust' is a garden favorite, forming large mounds up to 60 inches wide with heavily rippled, deeply veined green leaves. In midsummer, it is topped with 3-foot scapes of white flowers. This hosta is a superb parent for hybrids with wavy edges and is known for attracting butterflies.
Hosta 'Satisfaction'
Hosta 'Satisfaction' is a large plant with dark green, pointed leaves and a wide, wavy golden band. It forms 4-foot wide clumps and produces 30-inch tall scapes of near-white flowers in summer. This plant is a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Xanadu'
Hosta 'Xanadu' is a mutation of Hosta 'Island Charm', featuring pointed green leaves with a dramatic white center. This plant forms clumps up to 20 inches wide and produces 18-inch spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer. Known for its improved vigor, it is a popular choice for shade gardens, providing lush foliage and attractive blooms.
Hosta 'Seducer'
Hosta 'Seducer' is a hybrid plant known for its large green leaves edged in gold, with a distinctive wiggly white line between the colors. It forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and produces 40-inch spikes of lavender flowers in late summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave 'Kissho Kan'
Agave 'Kissho Kan' is a Japanese selection known for its symmetrical rosette of blue-grey leaves with creamy white borders. This succulent grows 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, with leaf spines that change color from yellow to dark cinnamon. It attracts hummingbirds and requires plenty of light, making it an easy-to-grow plant for sunny locations.
Hosta 'Aureomarginata'
Hosta 'Aureomarginata' is a shade-loving plant known for its heart-shaped leaves with striking golden edges. In summer, it produces lilac, bell-shaped flowers that can reach up to 3 feet in height. The leaves themselves grow to about 8 to 10 inches long. This plant is low maintenance and thrives in partial to full shade with well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or fall, making it a versatile addition to any garden.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise' is a gold-leaved century plant that is brightest in spring. It grows 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, producing pups at a young age.