Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Fire Island'
Hosta 'Fire Island' is a perennial with bright lemony chartreuse, heart-shaped leaves that are quilted and textured. It produces lavender blooms in summer and is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9. This low-maintenance plant prefers shade or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is pollinator-friendly and adds vibrant color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Blue Hawaii'
Hosta 'Blue Hawaii' is a vigorous-growing hosta with corrugated, flat blue leaves that maintain their color well. It forms a clump 30 inches tall and 42 inches wide, with 44-inch tall flower scapes bearing white, lightly fragrant flowers in midsummer. This hosta is a standout in shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta pulchella
Hosta pulchella is a charming plant with glossy green leaves and a rubbery texture. It produces purple and white striped flowers in late spring, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. This hosta forms short rhizomes that create attractive patches, making it ideal for groundcover in cottage gardens and rain gardens. 'Pulchella' attracts hummingbirds and insects, enhancing the biodiversity of any garden setting.
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba'
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' is a striking succulent with blue leaves and a broad central white stripe. It forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and is drought-tolerant, requiring ample light and well-draining soil. This plant is ideal for container gardening in colder zones and cannot tolerate temperatures below 40°F.
Agave 'Mateo'
Agave 'Mateo' is a non-spiny succulent with a squid-shaped rosette of rough green leaves and a central chartreuse-yellow stripe. It grows up to 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, surviving temperatures as low as 7°F.
Hosta 'Wylde Green Cream'
Hosta 'Wylde Green Cream' is a sport of Hosta 'Vanilla Cream', featuring round golden leaves with a dark green border. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in midsummer.
Hosta sieboldii
Hosta sieboldii is a rare selection from Japan, known for its small, green leaf clump with a white border and fully double lavender flowers. It forms a 15-inch tall by 2-foot wide clump and blooms in late summer. This hosta thrives in open shade or morning sun, making it a unique addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Cookie Crumbs'
Hosta 'Cookie Crumbs' is a dwarf hosta variety, a mutation of H. 'Tiny Tears', forming a compact mound over 1 foot wide. It features tiny green leaves with creamy-white edges and produces 10-inch spikes of lavender flowers. This plant is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a charming addition to any garden.
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.
Hosta 'Raspberry Sorbet'
Hosta 'Raspberry Sorbet' is a hybrid plant with thick, ruffled, glossy green leaves. It forms a 28-inch wide clump and features red flower scapes topped with bluish-purple flowers in late summer. This hosta is perfect for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave parrasana 'Meat Claw'
Agave parrasana 'Meat Claw' is a compact, slow-growing succulent from the limestone mountains of Coahuila, Mexico. It features upright-held powder blue leaves with bright red hook-like spines. This plant endures temperatures down to 6°F and attracts hummingbirds with its flowers.
Hosta 'Shazaam'
Hosta 'Shazaam' forms a 2-foot wide clump of pointed green leaves with heavy corrugation and a creamy border. It produces 2-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave 'Golden Glow'
Agave 'Golden Glow' is a striking plant with a mostly solitary rosette of brilliant gold foliage that fades to dusky blue. It features dark burgundy spines and grows to about 1 foot tall and 15 inches wide. This agave is a solid gold sport of Agave 'Kissho Kan', selected for its vibrant spring color. It is well-suited for sunny locations and adds a bold statement to gardens.
Hosta 'Hirao Splendor'
Hosta 'Hirao Splendor' features deeply-veined pointed leaves forming an 18-inch-wide arching clump. It blooms with blue lavender flowers on 21-inch stems in very late summer, adding elegance to shaded garden areas.
Agave coetocapnia ssp. coetocapnia
Agave coetocapnia ssp. coetocapnia, a Mexican tuberose species, features a basal rosette of glossy, linear green leaves and 3-foot tall spikes of coral-orange, tubular flowers. These flowers are favorites of hummingbirds. The plant grows in wetter areas with wider leaves and is part of the Polianthes family.
Ruscus hypoglossum 'Mr Lonely'
Ruscus hypoglossum 'Mr Lonely' is a male clone with evergreen stems and stiff green cladodes. It is durable, deer-resistant, and thrives in dry shade, making it a versatile garden plant.
Hosta 'Golden Needles'
Hosta 'Golden Needles' is a small-growing hosta with bright golden leaves flecked with green. It forms a compact clump and is topped with lavender flowers in mid-summer, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Agave weberi 'Limelight'
Agave weberi 'Limelight' is a striking succulent with wide blue leaves featuring tiny teeth and a central chartreuse band. This plant forms a large clump up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide, making it an impressive container specimen. It is extinct in the wild and highly drought-tolerant.
Hosta 'Family Crest'
Hosta 'Family Crest' is a 2021 introduction from Plant Delights/JLBG, featuring widely pointed green leaves with wavy edges. This hosta forms a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump and produces 26-inch tall spikes of dark purple flowers starting in early September. Its unique foliage and late-season blooms make it a standout in shade gardens.
Agave gentryi 'Jaws'
Agave gentryi 'Jaws' is a striking succulent native to the high altitudes of Nuevo León, Mexico. It forms a glossy, dark green rosette that can reach up to 4 feet in both height and width. The plant is notable for its long leaves adorned with deep sinuses and short red teeth. This agave is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it suitable for xeriscaping and rock gardens. Its evergreen nature and ornamental seed production add year-round interest. The plant's unique appearance and resilience to harsh conditions make it a standout in any garden setting.
Dasylirion quadrangulatum
Dasylirion quadrangulatum, known for its fountain-like form, is a shade-tolerant sotol with thin, arching leaves. This deer-resistant plant is considered the most spectacular of all sotols, lacking spiny leaves. It forms a fountain of pencil-thin leaves up to 3 feet long and is collected from high elevations in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Suitable for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to light shade and is a striking addition to arid landscapes.
Hosta 'Ballerina'
Hosta 'Ballerina' is a Venusta hybrid forming a 2-foot wide clump of small green leaves. It produces pure white flowers in mid-summer, making it an excellent choice for woodland garden borders. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie'
Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' is a clonal selection of whale's tongue agave, known for its splendid ventral leaf folds and wavy leaf edges. It grows rapidly and is tolerant of damp, cold winters, requiring good drainage and dry winter soils.
Hosta 'Etched Glass'
Hosta 'Etched Glass' is a mutation of Hosta 'Stained Glass', featuring extremely thick, glossy green leaves with a wide golden edge. It produces light lavender flowers in midsummer and is maintenance-free, thriving in rich, moist soil with light shade.
Aspidistra basalis 'Green Jeans'
Aspidistra basalis 'Green Jeans' is a low-maintenance perennial with very dark glossy green leaves. It grows 30 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide, flowering in January with purple-blushed blooms at ground level. This plant thrives in both moist and dry soils with good drainage and must be grown in shade.
Agave glomeruliflora 'Guadalupe Mountains'
Agave glomeruliflora 'Guadalupe Mountains' is a hybrid of Agave havardiana and Agave lechuguilla, forming a fast-offsetting 15-inch tall by 2-foot rosette. Its foliage ranges from blue to dusty green, making it a striking addition to xeriscape gardens.
Hosta 'Invincible'
Hosta 'Invincible' is a robust perennial known for its glossy green foliage and fragrant, light lavender flowers. It forms a wide clump up to 40 inches and features thick flower stalks that add vertical interest to gardens. This hosta is suitable for shaded areas and attracts pollinators, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.