Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Stimulation'
Hosta 'Stimulation' is a medium-sized clumper with glossy green leaves and a wavy texture. It produces large pale lavender flowers on 28-inch scapes in mid-September, attracting hummingbirds to the garden.
Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut'
Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut' is a sport of Hosta 'Sea Angel Wings', forming a 3-foot wide upright clump. Its large, heavily rippled golden-yellow leaves are bordered by a wide green edge. In early summer, it produces 2-foot spikes of light lavender flowers, adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas.
Rohdea japonica
Rohdea japonica, native to Japan, China, and Korea, is an evergreen perennial with broad, lanceolate leaves and fibrous roots. It features pale yellow flowers and red berries, making it a popular ornamental plant. Known for its resilience, it thrives in deep shade gardens and can grow under black walnut trees. Despite its ornamental appeal, it is generally considered inedible and possibly toxic.
Maianthemum japonicum 'Korean Treasure'
Maianthemum japonicum 'Korean Treasure' is a delightful perennial that emerges in late March with 15-inch long, arching stalks. It features a terminal cluster of frothy white flowers in April, adding a touch of elegance to woodland gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry shade, making it suitable for gardens with limited sunlight. Native to regions like China, Japan, and Korea, it is a versatile addition to any shade garden. Its green foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.
Eucomis comosa 'Toffee'
Eucomis comosa 'Toffee' is a deciduous rosette with fleshy green foliage that emerges bronze. It features 20-inch tall flower spikes with light chocolate buds that open to pure white, and seed pods that turn purple. This plant is suitable for sun-filled gardens and is known for its unique color transitions.
Dasylirion texanum 'Hill Country'
Dasylirion texanum 'Hill Country' is a hardy yucca relative native to the Southwest US, forming a 4-foot wide clump of spiraling, long-toothed green leaves. It produces dramatic 10-foot tall flower scapes in summer, making it a striking addition to xeriscapes and drought-tolerant gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Hana'
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Hana' is an evergreen perennial with irregular creamy blotched leaves, forming a 20-inch tall clump. It produces red fruit in winter and is known for its vigorous, fast-offsetting growth. This plant thrives in light shade and is a striking addition to gardens with its unique foliage.
Eucomis 'Tugela Ruby'
Eucomis 'Tugela Ruby' is a plant with green leaves heavily flushed with purple and 2-foot tall maroon spikes with ivory flowers. The flowers have a purple center, adding a unique touch to gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for sunny locations.
Hosta 'Golden Pixie'
Hosta 'Golden Pixie' is a charming dwarf hosta hybrid with wavy, golden foliage. This small plant grows to just 3 inches tall but can spread up to 18 inches wide, making it perfect for ground cover in shaded areas. In mid-June, it produces short spikes of lavender flowers, adding a splash of color to its golden leaves. Its compact size and vibrant foliage make it ideal for fairy gardens or as a filler in larger plantings.
Hosta 'Capitol Hill'
Hosta 'Capitol Hill' is a striking perennial known for its glossy dark green leaves with a chartreuse-yellow border. This plant grows to about 15 inches tall and spreads 30 inches wide, making it a great groundcover. In June and July, it produces spider-like lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds. The leaves are corrugated, adding texture to shaded garden areas. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for dry or wet shade conditions. This hosta is a sport of 'Potomac Pride', offering a unique foliage pattern. It's a versatile plant that can be used in rain gardens, cottage gardens, or as a living wall feature.
Polygonatum latifolium 'Washfield Form'
Polygonatum latifolium 'Washfield Form' is a type of Solomon's seal with arching stems that reach 10 inches tall. It features lily-of-the-valley-like flowers in late April and spreads via thick rhizomes, forming a 4-foot wide patch in five years. This plant is ideal for shaded areas, adding elegance with its graceful foliage and delicate blooms.
Hosta 'Blond Elf'
Hosta 'Blond Elf' is a small golden hosta with thick, textured narrow leaves that form a 15-inch wide clump. It produces lavender flowers in early summer and is well-suited for rock gardens. Its whitish golden color adds a bright touch to shaded areas.
Aspidistra sutepensis
Aspidistra sutepensis is a low-maintenance perennial forming a 1-foot tall evergreen clump with medium green leaves dotted with muted yellow. It thrives in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions, making it an excellent houseplant. This plant features bold texture and upright form, with flowers often appearing in winter.
Hosta 'Red Hot Flash'
Hosta 'Red Hot Flash' is a tetraploid form of H. 'Peedee Gold Flash', forming a 12-inch tall clump with medium-green leaves and a wide golden center. The golden center transitions to parchment, and the plant features red-tinted leaf petioles. In midsummer, it produces 2-foot tall spikes of dark lavender flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
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 'Miss Saigon'
Hosta 'Miss Saigon' is a sport of H. 'Fragrant Bouquet', featuring very dark green, glossy leaves with a white margin. It grows to about 2 feet tall and produces large, fragrant light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and adds a touch of elegance with its striking foliage and blooms.
Hosta 'Rocky Mountain High'
Hosta 'Rocky Mountain High' is a perennial plant forming a mound up to 2 feet wide, with heavily veined green leaves and a rippled chartreuse golden margin. It produces lavender flowers on 28-inch tall scapes in late spring.
Agave parrasana 'Colorata'
Agave parrasana 'Colorata' is a blue rosette succulent that grows up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide. It is hardy in zone 8 and potentially colder areas, making it a resilient choice for xeriscaping and sun-filled gardens.
Hosta 'Green Eyes'
Hosta 'Green Eyes' is a miniature clump-forming plant with narrow yellow leaves bordered by dark green. It grows up to 8 inches wide and produces 14-inch scapes of medium lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Sea Monster'
Hosta 'Sea Monster' is a plant with cupped and heavily corrugated thick blue-green leaves. It forms a 30-inch wide clump and produces 24-inch scapes of large white flowers in late spring. This hosta is known for its unique foliage and is suitable for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Sentinels'
Hosta 'Sentinels' is known for its upright lance-shaped green leaves and numerous purple flower scapes. This plant is striking in flower and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a popular choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Pure Heart'
Hosta 'Pure Heart' is a charming miniature hosta with small, round blue leaves featuring a creamy yellow center. This plant forms compact clumps, reaching only 3 inches tall and 6 inches wide, making it perfect for fairy gardens and small spaces.
Agave titanota
Agave titanota is a slow-growing succulent native to Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its wide creamy-white edged leaves. It forms a solitary rosette and can tolerate temperatures down to 27°F, making it suitable for USDA zones 9-11.
Yucca filamentosa 'Bronze Age'
Yucca filamentosa 'Bronze Age' is a plant known for its foliage that turns black during the winter months. This unique characteristic adds interest to gardens throughout the year.
Hosta 'Heartleaf'
Hosta 'Heartleaf' is a durable hosta with round, crinkled leaves and abundant scapes of medium lavender flowers in late spring. It forms a 3-foot wide clump, making it a reliable choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Frosted Jade'
Hosta 'Frosted Jade' is a hybrid plant known for its large, dark green leaves with striking pure white margins. This perennial forms a substantial clump up to 5 feet wide and produces pale lavender flowers on tall scapes in late spring. Ideal for woodland gardens, it thrives in shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Its impressive foliage and flowers make it a standout choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Twist Of Lime'
Hosta 'Twist Of Lime' is a mutation of Hosta 'Lemon Lime', featuring narrow chartreuse yellow foliage edged in green. It forms a 4-inch tall by 1-foot wide clump and produces deep violet flowers in late spring. This plant is known for its vibrant foliage and compact size.
Polygonatum inflatum 'Chinbu'
Polygonatum inflatum 'Chinbu' is a perennial collected near Chinbu, Korea. It grows 18-inch tall stalks with large green, slightly twisted leaves and small green flowers in spring. This plant is easy to grow in typical woodland conditions.
Hosta 'Blue Danube'
Hosta 'Blue Danube', created by Eric Smith, is a small clumper with 4-inch round powder blue leaves. It produces clusters of lavender flowers and is ideal for adding color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Garden Treasure'
Hosta 'Garden Treasure' is a large, eye-catching plant with blue-green centers and wide golden margins on its leaves. It forms impressive 5-foot wide clumps and features heavily corrugated, thick leaves. In late spring, it produces 3-foot tall scapes of light lavender flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great choice for ground cover.