Plants in family asparagaceae
Yucca elata 'Coll D0922'
Yucca elata 'Coll D0922' is a narrow-leafed species known for its blue-green leaves with curled edges and a narrow white border. This plant can grow up to 2.5 feet tall, producing 6-foot tall spikes of white bell-like flowers in midsummer. Yucca elata is a hardy perennial, suitable for xeriscaping and attracting butterflies, making it a striking addition to sunny garden areas.
Camassia quamash
Camassia quamash is a fragrant wildflower with star-shaped purple-blue blooms, native to North America. It thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and requires full to partial sun and moderately moist, well-drained soil.
Hosta 'Christmas Eve'
Hosta 'Christmas Eve' is a plant with corrugated green leaves bordered by a wide creamy white edge. It forms a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide specimen, with leaves that turn green in late summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Miss Susie'
Hosta 'Miss Susie' is a perennial with striking golden-yellow leaves and bright red petioles. This plant is ideal for adding color to shaded garden areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and dry shade conditions.
Asparagus officinalis 'Sweet Purple'
Asparagus officinalis 'Sweet Purple' is a perennial known for its deep purple stalks that are sweeter and less stringy than traditional green asparagus. It is rich in nutrients and grows best in full sun.
Hosta venusta 'Ki Nakafu Otome'
Hosta venusta 'Ki Nakafu Otome' features small, wavy golden leaves with a darker green border, which fade to solid green in late summer. It forms a 20-inch wide clump and is topped with 18-inch scapes of dark lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Hanky Panky'
Hosta 'Hanky Panky' is a fast-growing perennial with striking dark green leaves bordered by a gold edge that transitions to white with a light green overlay. This sport of Hosta 'Striptease' forms a clump up to 3 feet wide and produces violet flowers on 2-foot scapes in summer. Its unique foliage pattern and vibrant blooms make it a standout in shaded garden areas, attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds.
Polygonatum punctatum 'Bswj2395'
Polygonatum punctatum 'Bswj2395' is an epiphytic plant with highly purple-flecked stems and dark green evergreen leaves. It grows to 15 inches tall and produces tiny light lavender flowers in April, followed by red berries in late summer. This plant thrives on moss-covered trees and rock outcrops, adding a unique touch to gardens.
Hosta 'Emerald Tiara'
Hosta 'Emerald Tiara' is a vigorous clumper with round leaves featuring gold centers and green edges. It is a reverse mutation of H. 'Golden Tiara' and produces dark lavender flowers in summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Dixie Chick'
Hosta 'Dixie Chick' is a charming perennial known for its small, thick, glossy green leaves edged with creamy white margins. This hybrid, a cross between Hosta 'Masquerade' and Hosta 'Invincible', forms a compact clump about 18 inches wide. In late summer, it produces short flower scapes topped with large lavender blooms. The plant's variegated foliage and attractive flowers make it a favorite in shaded gardens, where it can also attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Frosted Mouse Ears'
Hosta 'Frosted Mouse Ears' is a mutation of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears', featuring round, blue-green leaves with a creamy white border. It forms a small clump and blooms with lavender flowers in early summer, ideal for moist, shaded areas.
Aloe 'Bronz'
Aloe 'Bronz' is a versatile succulent from the Asphodelaceae family, native to regions like Madagascar and Southern Africa. Known for its long leaves, it thrives in both outdoor and indoor environments, making it a popular choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Olive Branch'
Hosta 'Olive Branch' is a hybrid plant with butterscotch-centered, green-edged leaves, forming a 2-foot wide clump. It produces purple flowers on 20-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is suitable for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Wide Brim'
Hosta 'Wide Brim' is a medium-sized hosta with round bluish-green leaves edged with a wide creamy margin. It produces light lavender flowers on 20-inch scapes in late spring, adding elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Groundmaster'
Hosta 'Groundmaster' is a small to medium-sized plant with dark green leaves bordered by a wide creamy edge. It produces lavender flowers on a 20-inch scape, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in light shade. It is a popular choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance plant that provides visual interest throughout the growing season.
Aspidistra tonkinensis 'Hanoi Honey'
Aspidistra tonkinensis 'Hanoi Honey' is a low-maintenance perennial native to dense forests near Hanoi, Vietnam. It forms a 1-foot tall clump with green leaves and white flowers at the base of the stalks. This plant thrives in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions, making it an excellent choice for shaded garden areas. Its bold texture and upright form add visual interest.
Agave titanota 'Sunburst'
Agave titanota 'Sunburst' is a sport of Agave titanota 'Solar Eclipse', known for its central core that turns bright creamy gold in early spring. This color holds until late summer, making it a striking specimen that grows 18 inches tall and 30 inches wide. Its unique appearance and drought tolerance make it a standout in succulent collections.
Hosta 'Orphan Annie'
Hosta 'Orphan Annie' is a miniature hosta with dark green leaves edged in creamy borders. This plant, introduced from Japan, grows to a width of 4-6 inches and is ideal for small garden spaces or container planting.
Hosta rohdeifolia 'Albomarginata'
Hosta rohdeifolia 'Albomarginata' is a medium-sized plant with dark green leaves edged in white. It features dramatic puckering and produces lavender flowers on tall scapes.
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral'
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral', also known as snake plant, is an erect variety with dark green leaves and silver-gray lines. The sword-like leaves can grow up to 3 feet tall, making it a striking addition to any indoor or outdoor space. This plant is known for its air-purifying qualities and low maintenance requirements.
Agave funkiana 'Tug Boat Ii'
Agave funkiana 'Tug Boat II' is a slow-growing succulent with thick, triangular glaucous blue foliage. It is a ploidy mutant of Agave funkiana and rarely offsets, making it ideal for container gardening. This plant is drought-tolerant and can withstand a variety of conditions.
Agave lechuguilla 'El Paso'
Agave lechuguilla 'El Paso' is a hardy succulent native to the high elevations of El Paso, Texas. It features narrow, spiny-edged green leaves that form open rosettes and spread through underground rhizomes. This plant is notable for its prominent central banding, ranging from cream to gold, and its ability to thrive in both boggy acidic and dry alkaline soils.
Agave filifera
Agave filifera is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that reproduces in numerous ways. It thrives in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil and requires little watering. This plant can withstand freezing temperatures below 40°F.
Hosta 'Cameo'
Hosta 'Cameo' is a miniature hosta that forms a small, 1-foot wide mound. Its grey-green leaves are accented with a wide, creamy white margin, providing a striking contrast. In late spring, it produces dark purple flowers. This sport of Hosta 'Baby Bunting' is ideal for fairy gardens and rock gardens, attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Dream Weaver'
Hosta 'Dream Weaver' is a sport of H. 'Great Expectations', featuring a dramatic creamy white pattern in the center of each leaf with a wider blue-green border. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces near-white flowers on 30-inch tall scapes in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Dark Star'
Hosta 'Dark Star' is a hybrid plant with long, pointed, wavy blue-green leaves and a wide, creamy margin. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces 2-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer.
Hosta 'Little Doll'
Hosta 'Little Doll' is a hybrid plant with rounded, corrugated blue leaves and a golden margin that turns white by early summer. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Ophiopogon bodinieri 'Tarrvs 200'
Ophiopogon bodinieri 'Tarrvs 200' is a plant collected in Tibet at an elevation of 10,000 feet. It features very narrow, upright dark green leaves that grow up to 10 inches long. This slowly-spreading plant produces small bell-shaped white flowers in mid-May. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry shade, making it ideal for rock gardens and groundcover.