Plants in family asparagaceae
Camassia quamash 'Blue Melody'
Camassia quamash 'Blue Melody' is a Pacific Northwest native known for its striking blue flowers in late spring. It forms a small clump of narrow green foliage with white edges and produces 1-foot spikes of lavender-blue flowers. This plant prefers cool, moist sites and adds a touch of elegance to gardens.
Hosta 'Tattoo'
Hosta 'Tattoo' is a small, eye-catching plant with bright gold leaves bordered by light green and a unique dark green maple leaf pattern. It forms 18-inch wide clumps and is topped with 10-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in late spring, attracting hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great choice for adding color and texture to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Abba Dabba Do'
Hosta 'Abba Dabba Do' is a large, sun-tolerant plant with striking green leaves edged in bright yellow. It forms clumps over 5 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in the summer. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Empress Wu'
Hosta 'Empress Wu' is the largest-growing hosta available, reaching up to 4 feet tall and 9 feet wide. It features glossy green leaves that are blue-green in spring and produces tall stalks of light lavender flowers in June. This hosta is ideal for covering large woodland areas.
Hosta 'Allegan Fog'
Hosta 'Allegan Fog' is a small- to medium-sized hosta with medium-green leaves and a wide center of creamy white dotted with green flecks. It forms a 2-foot wide mound and blooms with light lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Dress Blues'
Hosta 'Dress Blues' is known for its wide, linear blue-green leaves with a golden stripe that turns white in summer. This plant forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 3-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers in late summer. It is a striking choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Julia'
Hosta 'Julia' is a robust perennial with durable blue-green foliage accented by a creamy white border. It can grow up to 4 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave 'Mako Shark'
Agave 'Mako Shark' is a small, fast-offsetting succulent with a clump size of 1 foot tall by 15 inches wide. It features more incurved leaves and longer terminal black spines, with no spines on the leaf edges. This plant is drought-tolerant and ideal for xeriscaping or rock gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Taishu'
Rohdea japonica 'Taishu' is an evergreen plant with narrow, vertically-striped, deeply-corrugated leaves. It grows 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it a perfect choice for shade gardens or bonsai containers. This plant is slow to offset, adding a touch of elegance and structure to garden designs.
Hosta 'Oh Cindy'
Hosta 'Oh Cindy' is a unique plant named after hosta collector Cindy Nance, featuring thick, dark green, rounded leaves with a wide border of gold that changes to creamy white as the season progresses. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and is a reverse sport of H. 'My Child Insook'. This hosta was first sold for $800 at the 2004 Hosta Convention.
Manfreda 'Chocolate Chip'
Manfreda 'Chocolate Chip' is a succulent with dark green foliage adorned with chocolate brown spots. It is slow-growing and flowers annually with burgundy brown blooms. The plant can reach up to 8 feet with its bloom and is known for its large root system.
Agave potatorum 'Bluewinds'
Agave potatorum 'Bluewinds' is a variegated sport of Agave potatorum, forming a symmetrical clump 8 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Its blue leaves with creamy gold edges are 6 inches long and 3 inches wide, making it about half the size of Agave potatorum 'Snowfall'.
Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'
Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' is a medium-sized hosta with wavy-edged, grey-green leaves and red petioles. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and features waxy-white backs on its leaves. This hosta thrives in light shade and adds a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Midwest Magic'
Hosta 'Midwest Magic' is a possible sport of H. 'Sea Dream', featuring dark gold leaves with a dark green border. It produces light purple flowers in early summer and forms a clump about 30 inches wide. This hosta is appreciated for its striking foliage and ability to attract pollinators.
Hosta 'Simply Divine'
Hosta 'Simply Divine' is a 2024 introduction from Plant Delights, forming an 18-inch tall clump with green leaves. It features purple-streaked, widely-flared, fragrant flowers in early August. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens, attracting hummingbirds and providing a lush, green backdrop.
Hosta 'Cinnamon Sticks'
Hosta 'Cinnamon Sticks' is a plant introduced by Roy Herold in 1996, known for its glaucous green leaves backed with white and cinnamon red petioles. It forms 20-inch wide clumps and produces light lavender flowers in early fall.
Hosta 'Captain Kirk'
Hosta 'Captain Kirk' is a sport of Hosta 'Gold Standard', featuring a wide golden center with a dark green edge. It forms a 3-foot wide clump topped with lavender flowers in midsummer. This maintenance-free perennial thrives in rich, moist soil and light shade, making it a great choice for brightening woodland gardens. Its flowers are a valuable nectar source for honeybees.
Hosta 'Change Of Heart'
Hosta 'Change Of Heart' is a charming plant with small heart-shaped leaves featuring a yellow center and wide white edge. It forms an 8-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers on 8-inch spikes in summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding both beauty and wildlife interest to the landscape.
Hosta 'Harvest Dandy'
Hosta 'Harvest Dandy' is a hybrid with large, shiny green leaves forming a 30-inch wide clump. It produces lavender flowers on 18-inch tall scapes in late summer, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Floradora'
Hosta 'Floradora' is a small clumper with blue-green foliage, similar to H. nakiana. It produces medium lavender flowers atop a 24-inch scape, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Super Dwarf'
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Super Dwarf' is a miniature plant forming tiny tufts of narrow, green foliage, reaching only 1.5 inches tall and 5 inches wide. This slow-spreading plant is one-third the size of Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu', making it ideal for small spaces or as a ground cover. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is well-suited for dry shade gardens and xeriscaping.
Agave difformis 'Huntington'
Agave difformis 'Huntington' is a striking succulent native to Mexico, forming rosettes up to 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide. It features long, thin green leaves with a large terminal spine, some of which are wavy with a muted silver stripe. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping, adding a bold architectural element to the landscape.
Agave 'Blue Steel'
Agave 'Blue Steel' is a striking succulent with wide, steel-blue leaves forming a tight rosette. It grows up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide, with minimal winter damage at 9°F. This plant attracts hummingbirds and is known for its drought tolerance.
Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons'
Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons' is a low-maintenance perennial known for its striking light green leaves adorned with yellow speckles. Native to Southern China, this plant thrives in shaded areas and can adapt to both moist and dry soils with good drainage. It forms a tight clump and is highly durable, making it an excellent choice for indoor environments. The plant's bold texture and upright form add visual interest, while its ability to withstand less-than-ideal conditions makes it a reliable houseplant. Regular watering and increased humidity help prevent stress, and it produces flowers at the base of its foliage.
Hosta 'Gold Edger Surprise'
Hosta 'Gold Edger Surprise' is a small hosta with chalky green leaves edged in white. It blooms with light lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Agave ovatifolia 'Kraken'
Agave ovatifolia 'Kraken' is a striking succulent known for its exaggerated leaf folds and unique foliage. This plant is a mutation of Agave 'Vanzie' and features extra teeth and wide sinuses, with missing spine tips on the teeth. It grows as a solitary specimen, reaching up to 4 feet tall and 7 feet wide. The 'Kraken' is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Pewterware'
Hosta 'Pewterware' is a hybrid perennial with intensely waxy blue leaves that maintain their color throughout the summer. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces 18-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique foliage makes it a standout in cottage gardens and as a groundcover in wet shade environments.
Hosta 'Arctic Blast'
Hosta 'Arctic Blast' is a hybrid plant with heavily rippled, blue-green pointed leaves, forming a 20-inch tall by 43-inch wide clump. It is topped with 2-foot tall stalks of lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies, adding texture and color to the landscape.