Plants in family asparagaceae
Asparagus schoberioides 'Chollipo'
Asparagus schoberioides 'Chollipo' is a perennial plant with rich, green, lacy foliage that forms a clump about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. In late summer and fall, it is adorned with bright red berries, adding ornamental interest. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Zager White Edge'
Hosta 'Zager White Edge' is a perennial known for its wide, long green leaves with a distinctive white edge. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 30-inch scapes of medium lavender flowers in early summer. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in light shade, making it a popular choice for shaded garden areas.
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword'
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' is a striking perennial with bright yellow leaves edged in dark green. It produces tall stalks of white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring. This easy-to-grow plant is deer-resistant and serves as a bold accent in gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Arrow'
Hosta 'Blue Arrow' features thick, glossy blue leaves and forms a 2-foot wide clump. It produces clusters of white flowers, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Prairie Moon'
Hosta 'Prairie Moon' is a hybrid plant with shiny golden leaves and light lavender flowers. It forms a 16-inch tall by 31-inch wide clump and is brightest in spring.
Hosta 'Unforgettable'
Hosta 'Unforgettable' is a hybrid with round, corrugated green leaves and a golden border. It forms a 2-foot-wide clump and produces 3-foot-tall spikes of lavender flowers in late spring. This plant is a Bob Kuk introduction, known for its attractive foliage and floral display.
Hosta 'Peanut'
Hosta 'Peanut' is a small plant with heavily corrugated, round leaves that are creamy white with a dark blue-green border. It forms a 6-inch tall by 1-foot wide clump and is suitable for shade gardens, adding texture and color to the landscape.
Hosta 'Orange Marmalade'
Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' is a mutation of 'Paul's Glory', featuring leaves that emerge with a green center and edge, turning yellow and then parchment white. It forms a 42-inch wide clump and blooms with pale lavender flowers on 2-foot tall scapes in July.
Rohdea japonica 'Sekkei Nishiki'
Rohdea japonica 'Sekkei Nishiki' is a compact perennial known for its thick, ridged green leaves adorned with vertical cream bands and an irregular creamy border. This plant forms small clumps about 6 inches tall and 16 inches wide, with leaves that taper to a pointed tip. It is native to Japan and thrives in light shade to full shade, making it an excellent choice for shaded garden areas or as a groundcover. Rohdea japonica is deer and rabbit resistant, adding to its appeal for gardeners looking for low-maintenance, resilient plants. Its ornamental foliage makes it a standout in rock gardens or as part of a living wall.
Hosta undulata
Hosta undulata is a widely cultivated ornamental plant known for its tolerance to cold temperatures as low as -22°F. It thrives in partial to moderate shade and features tall pale lavender flowers in summer, attracting bees.
Hosta 'Hope'
Hosta 'Hope' is a small hosta forming an 8-inch wide mound of tiny, round green leaves with a golden margin. It produces 11-inch tall scapes in summer and is perfect for rock gardens or special cases. This hosta should be planted away from larger hostas to avoid competition.
Hosta 'Georgia Sweetheart'
Hosta 'Georgia Sweetheart' is a sport of Hosta 'Captain Kirk', known for its striking dark green leaves with a bright yellow center that ages to cream yellow. This plant forms a 1-foot tall clump and benefits from morning sun to maintain its vigor. It's a popular choice for shaded gardens, adding vibrant foliage color.
Hosta 'Dick Ward'
Hosta 'Dick Ward' is a mutation of Hosta 'Zounds', known for its large, thick corrugated golden leaves with a dark green border. The leaves change from yellow to parchment color in summer, forming a 3-foot wide clump. It produces 20-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in late spring, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii'
Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii', also known as the snake plant, features tall, robust leaves with yellow stripes along the margins. It is low maintenance and acts as an air purifier, making it ideal for indoor spaces. This plant thrives in bright indirect sunlight and tolerates full sun, adding a touch of greenery to homes.
Hosta 'Golden Teacup'
Hosta 'Golden Teacup' is a plant introduced by AHS president Jim Wilkins, featuring an 18-inch wide clump of heavily corrugated, thick round foliage. The leaves emerge bright gold in spring and transition to chartreuse, while 1-foot scapes of pure white flowers appear in late spring. This hosta is a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Lakeport Blue'
Hosta 'Lakeport Blue' is a giant hosta with extremely corrugated, leathery leaves forming a 4-foot wide clump. It produces white flowers in early summer, adding a touch of elegance to its robust foliage. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Azure Snow'
Hosta 'Azure Snow' is a hybrid plant with giant, wavy, blue-grey leaves and long petioles. It produces lavender flowers on 16-inch scapes in early summer. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and performs well in light shade, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens.
Hosta 'Christmas Gold'
Hosta 'Christmas Gold' is a new variety known for its heavily corrugated and cupped bright golden foliage. This hosta adds a vibrant touch to shaded garden areas and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It is suitable for various garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens.
Hosta hypoleuca 'Maekawa'
Hosta hypoleuca 'Maekawa' is known for its large, dusty grey-green leaves with a chalky white underside, providing protection against hot reflected sun. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces arching scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is native to sunny rock cliffs and thrives in similar conditions.
Rohdea japonica 'Washitakakuma'
Rohdea japonica 'Washitakakuma' is a deep shade-loving plant with evergreen clumps and wide green foliage accented by white bands. New foliage emerges in June and July, and the plant produces short stalks of large red berries in the fall. It is well-suited for dry shade areas and adds year-round interest to gardens.
Hosta 'Vanilla Cream'
Hosta 'Vanilla Cream' is a small, shade-loving perennial known for its creamy yellow mounds of smooth, round leaves. In summer, it produces lavender flowers on 12-inch scapes, adding a touch of color to shady areas. This hosta is ideal for use as a border plant or in a shady rock garden. It is low-maintenance and thrives in moist, well-drained soil, making it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add texture and interest to shaded landscapes.
Ruscus aculeatus 'Angustifolia'
Ruscus aculeatus 'Angustifolia' is an evergreen plant with very narrow and sharp foliage, ideal for dry shade. It forms 3-foot tall by 4-foot wide clumps and is deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. This plant's unique foliage and adaptability to shaded environments make it a versatile addition to landscapes.
Hosta 'Curly Fries'
Hosta 'Curly Fries' is a small hosta with amazingly ruffled, narrow golden leaves. It forms a 6-inch tall by 16-inch wide clump, with the intensity of waviness decreasing when grown in the ground. This plant's unique foliage makes it a standout in any shade garden.
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 'Pilgrim'
Hosta 'Pilgrim' is a hybrid perennial that forms 20-inch wide clumps of smooth, heart-shaped light green leaves with a creamy-white border. It is a vigorous grower, producing 20-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is suitable for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Irish Luck'
Hosta 'Irish Luck' is a perennial with glossy, ruffled foliage that forms an 18-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump. It produces 45-inch tall flower spikes with light lavender fragrant flowers in midsummer. This hosta is a seedling of Hosta 'Invincible' and is well-suited for shaded areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Dracaena compacta
Dracaena compacta is a natural dwarf variety known for its ability to filter indoor air. It thrives in moderate to bright indirect light and requires high humidity. This slow-growing plant can develop additional rosettes with pruning, making it a versatile choice for indoor spaces.
Hosta 'Black Beauty'
Hosta 'Black Beauty' is a hybrid with dark green, thick, large rounded leaves forming a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump. It features 3-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer, providing a striking contrast in shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Sun Mouse'
Hosta 'Sun Mouse' is a miniature hosta forming a 6-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump of thick, slightly wavy, golden foliage. It is topped with medium lavender flowers in early June, making it perfect for miniature gardens.