Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta sieboldiana 'Eskimo Pie'
Hosta sieboldiana 'Eskimo Pie' is a reverse sport of Hosta 'Northern Exposure', featuring round, corrugated blue-green leaves with a creamy central pattern. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces near-white flowers in late spring.
Hosta sieboldiana
Hosta sieboldiana is an old Japanese cultivar with thick, rounded, blue corrugated leaves and a wide golden margin. It forms large clumps topped with pale lavender flowers in late spring, attracting hummingbirds to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Sweet Innocence'
Hosta 'Sweet Innocence' forms a 2-foot wide clump of thick, light green leaves with a creamy border. It produces very fragrant, large lavender flowers on 2-foot spikes in late summer.
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spek Tacular'
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spek Tacular' is a selection known for its 40-inch long, dark green leaves with arching tips and abundant yellow spotting. This evergreen plant forms 32-inch tall clumps and is low maintenance, thriving in both moist and dry soils. It must be grown in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions.
Agave potatorum 'Lonkie'
Agave potatorum 'Lonkie' is a small succulent with blue-green leaves and a wide grey central pattern. It grows to about 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, making it an excellent container specimen. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer resistant.
Hosta 'Hertha'
Hosta 'Hertha' is a hybrid plant forming an 18-inch wide clump with narrow dark green leaves edged in white. It produces 26-inch tall spikes of light lavender flowers in midsummer.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritaki'
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritaki', commonly known as Mondo grass, is a plant with white and green striped narrow leaves. It is brighter in early spring and becomes more subtle in summer, adding year-round interest to gardens. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is well-suited for rain gardens or as a groundcover in shaded areas. Ophiopogon japonicus is a versatile addition to any garden, providing texture and color to garden borders or pathways.
Hosta 'Whirlwind'
Hosta 'Whirlwind' is a striking perennial with a wide central band of white on its dark green leaves. This variegation can fade in dense shade during summer, but the plant forms impressive 3-foot wide clumps. In midsummer, it is topped with lavender flowers, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas. It is a favorite among gardeners for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Autumn Frost'
Hosta 'Autumn Frost' is a compact perennial known for its thick powder-blue leaves with wide creamy yellow margins that age to cream. This plant forms clumps about 1 foot tall and 16 inches wide, producing light lavender flowers in late spring. 'Autumn Frost' is appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Get Nekkid'
Hosta 'Get Nekkid' is a medium-sized plant with glossy green, wavy leaves. It forms a 12-inch tall by 27-inch wide clump and produces 30-inch spikes of spider-like, medium lavender flowers that open for nearly 6 weeks, adding a unique touch to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Cat And Mouse'
Hosta 'Cat And Mouse' is a small plant with a chartreuse-yellow center and blue-green leaves. It forms tiny clumps, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Parasol'
Hosta 'Parasol' is a sport of Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas', featuring large metallic blue-green leaves with a creamy yellow border. This plant forms 2-foot tall by 5-foot wide clumps and is topped with 32-inch scapes of lavender flowers in early summer. It grows larger in colder climates and is a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Nolina nelsonii
Nolina nelsonii, native to Tamaulipas, Mexico, is a drought-tolerant plant resembling a giant ponytail palm. It features bluish-green leaves with finely toothed margins and dense rosettes. This plant is cold-hardy to at least 10°F and develops a trunk up to several meters high. It produces a white-flowered inflorescence in spring and is ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Moon Waves'
Hosta 'Moon Waves' forms a 16-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump with long, pointed, very wavy golden leaves. It produces 30-inch scapes of lavender flowers in midsummer, attracting hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty'
Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty' is a sport of Hosta 'Halcyon' with creamy-edged, round, pointed blue leaves. It forms a clump about 18 inches tall and 29 inches wide, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Cavalcade'
Hosta 'Cavalcade' is a perennial plant known for its large, dark green leaves with creamy white margins. It forms a clump about 3 feet wide and produces near-white flowers on tall scapes in late spring. This hosta is a hybrid, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, and is suitable for shade gardens. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry shade conditions. The plant is also salt-tolerant, making it ideal for seaside gardens.
Yucca queretaroensis
Yucca queretaroensis is a striking plant native to the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico, featuring a tall trunk up to 12 feet high and very narrow leaves. It produces a 30-inch flower spike of white bells at maturity and is known for its cold tolerance, withstanding temperatures as low as 14 degrees F.
Agave atrovirens var. atrovirens
Agave atrovirens var. atrovirens is a large, fast-growing agave with narrow pale green toothed leaves and a 15-foot tall flower spike. It is extremely cold hardy and tolerant of adverse conditions. This agave develops into a large clump up to 4 feet wide and is known for its spiny teeth along the leaf edges.
Hosta 'Snowy Lake'
Hosta 'Snowy Lake' is a compact hosta forming an 8-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump. It features thick, heart-shaped blue-green leaves with a creamy border that emerges yellow in spring. The plant produces 15-inch spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer, adding color and texture to shade gardens.
Hesperaloe engelmannii
Hesperaloe engelmannii is a drought-tolerant plant with compact growth and thick, glaucous green leaves. It reaches 18 inches tall and produces 42-inch spikes of scarlet red flowers, blooming in early June. This plant is ideal for sunny, dry gardens.
Hosta 'Hi Ho Silver'
Hosta 'Hi Ho Silver' is a striking perennial with narrow, light green leaves edged in a wide white border. It forms a 2-foot wide mound and produces dark lavender flowers on 2-foot tall scapes in late summer. This plant is ideal for woodland gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for various garden settings, including cottage and rain gardens.
Agave 'Red Skyline'
Agave 'Red Skyline' is a striking succulent with a rosette of very dark, forest green leaves accented by a wide light green stripe on the margins and a narrow dark red-purple stripe on the edges. It grows to about 15 inches tall and 2 feet wide, making it a dramatic addition to gardens.
Hosta 'Summer Fragrance'
Hosta 'Summer Fragrance' is a vigorous grower with light green leaves bordered in white. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces fragrant lavender flowers on tall scapes in midsummer, making it a delightful addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Sweet Bo Peep'
Hosta 'Sweet Bo Peep' is known for its thick, shiny green foliage with a superb rippled margin. It forms clumps up to 40 inches wide and produces mildly fragrant, light lavender flowers on 28-inch scapes, making it a delightful addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Aristocrat'
Hosta 'Aristocrat' is a shade-loving perennial with creamy white-edged, powder blue leaves that are thick and corrugated. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces pale lavender flowers on 16-inch scapes in late summer.
Hosta clausa
Hosta clausa is a stoloniferous groundcover native to Korea, Manchuria, and the Russian Far East. It features shiny green foliage and produces 15-inch tall purple flowers with maroon touches. This hosta spreads to 10 feet wide and is ideal for shaded woodland areas.
Polygonatum falcatum 'Silver Lining'
Polygonatum falcatum 'Silver Lining' is a captivating perennial from Japan, featuring narrow green leaves with a dramatic silver stripe. In early spring, it produces small, dangling white flowers. Over five years, it forms a clump about 1 foot wide, reaching a height of 2 feet. This plant is well-suited for shaded gardens and is known for attracting butterflies.
Hosta 'Winning Edge'
Hosta 'Winning Edge' is a hybrid plant with rounded blue-green foliage edged in creamy margins. It forms a sturdy clump up to 3 feet wide and produces near-white flowers on 30-inch scapes in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Abby'
Hosta 'Abby' is a charming plant with blue-green leaves edged in limey gold. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces lavender flowers on 18-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Antioch'
Hosta 'Antioch' is a perennial plant celebrated for its striking foliage, featuring wide white margins and two shades of green in the leaf center. It forms a wide-spreading clump up to 5 feet across and produces pale lavender flowers in July. This hosta is versatile, thriving in part sun to light shade, and is a favorite in cottage gardens and as a groundcover. Its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds adds to its charm, making it a delightful addition to any garden.