Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Ivory Queen'
Hosta 'Ivory Queen' is a small clump-forming plant with powder blue foliage and a central ivory pattern. It grows to about 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, producing 2-foot tall spikes of light lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta thrives in morning sun or under a high, thin shade canopy, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Veronica Lake'
Hosta 'Veronica Lake' forms a symmetrical clump 3 feet wide, with blue-green heart-shaped leaves and a wide creamy white border. It produces lavender flowers on 18-inch scapes in early summer, making it a beautiful addition to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Golden Empress'
Hosta 'Golden Empress' features heart-shaped golden leaves and forms clumps 20 inches wide. It produces lavender flowers on 18-inch scapes in early summer, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Alex Summers'
Hosta 'Alex Summers' is a mutation of H. 'Gold Regal', forming a nearly perfect, upright clump 3 feet wide. It features dark green leaves with a wide golden border and lavender flower scapes in July.
Agave 'Cream Spike'
Agave 'Cream Spike' is a drought-tolerant succulent known for its unique variegated foliage. It naturally grows in sunny areas and has various methods of reproduction, making it a resilient choice for gardeners seeking an unusual and rare plant. Its compact size, reaching about 8 inches, makes it suitable for small spaces or container gardens.
Agave xylonacantha 'Frostbite'
Agave xylonacantha 'Frostbite' is a non-offsetting succulent with a symmetrical clump of 18-inch long leaves featuring a medium green central stripe and wide creamy yellow edges. Its snaggle-tooth spine pattern adds visual interest, and it is best grown as a container plant in zone 8 and north. The fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
Asparagus densiflorus
Asparagus densiflorus, commonly referred to as a member of the Lily family, is a resilient plant native to South Africa. It is not a true fern but features plume-like branches with slender, pointed fronds. This plant blooms with white flowers in mid-summer, followed by red berries in the fall. Known for its drought resistance, it is a firewise choice for firescaping and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full morning sun with afternoon shade and requires consistent moisture, becoming drought-resistant once established.
Hosta 'Touch Of Class'
Hosta 'Touch Of Class' is a tetraploid conversion from Hosta 'June', featuring a chartreuse-gold central pattern with a wide blue-green border. This maintenance-free perennial forms 2-foot wide clumps topped with light lavender flowers. It thrives in rich, moist soil and is ideal for brightening woodland gardens.
Hosta 'Bill Brinka'
Hosta 'Bill Brinka' is a lush plant with shiny green leaves that have a wide, bright golden edge. It forms a 5-foot wide patch over time and produces dark lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes in mid-summer.
Hosta 'Totally Awe Sum'
Hosta 'Totally Awe Sum' is a mutation of Hosta 'Sum and Substance', featuring crinkly, contorted leaves with a wide green border that ages to gold. This slow-growing plant forms a 16-inch tall by 20-inch wide clump and is suitable for shaded areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Yellow Splash Rim'
Hosta 'Yellow Splash Rim' is a medium-sized perennial with cream-edged, tapered leaves and a green center. It produces dark lavender flowers, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas. This hosta is ideal for groundcover or as a border plant, thriving in light shade and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Change Of Tradition'
Hosta 'Change Of Tradition' features dark green lance-shaped leaves with a thin white margin, forming a compact clump. In late summer, it produces small light lavender flowers. This plant thrives in light shade and is appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Wooly Mammoth'
Hosta 'Wooly Mammoth' is a large hosta with thick, corrugated blue-green leaves edged in gold. It forms clumps up to 5 feet wide and produces 3-foot stalks of near-white flowers in late spring. Its bold foliage and size make it a dramatic addition to shaded garden areas.
Agave vilmoriniana 'Stained Glass'
Agave vilmoriniana 'Stained Glass' is a variegated form of the octopus century plant, known for its long, recurved, spineless leaves with creamy yellow edges. This plant forms a 4-foot tall by 7-foot wide solitary specimen and flowers in about 10 years, producing numerous small plants on the old flower stalk.
Hosta 'Guardian Angel'
Hosta 'Guardian Angel' is a sport of H. 'Blue Angel', emerging in early spring with a bright, creamy white center that fades after spring. This large blue hosta forms a 3-4 foot wide clump and produces near-white flowers in late spring, making it a standout in shade gardens.
Dracaena fragrans 'Compacta'
Dracaena fragrans 'Compacta' is an evergreen houseplant with whorled, strappy dark green leaves. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it is low-maintenance and thrives in bright indirect light, though it can tolerate partial shade. This plant is also associated with good fortune in Feng Shui.
Hosta 'Stingray'
Hosta 'Stingray' is a hybrid hosta with large, 4-foot wide clumps of wide, long, and very pointed shiny deep-green leaves with scalloped edges. It produces 6-foot tall scapes of medium lavender flowers in late spring, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Ruscus aculeatus 'Sparkler'
Ruscus aculeatus 'Sparkler' is a self-fruiting butcher's broom with spiny-leafed evergreen foliage. It matures at 2 feet tall and wide, is drought-tolerant, and prefers shade but can tolerate hot afternoon sun. This plant produces bright red berries from fall through spring.
Hosta 'Warwick Edge'
Hosta 'Warwick Edge' is a small, fast-growing hosta hybrid with heart-shaped blue-green leaves edged in white. It grows to about 18 inches wide and 8 inches tall, producing light lavender flowers on 14-inch spikes in late spring. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta longipes var. latifolia
Hosta longipes var. latifolia, also known as the rock hosta, is native to rocky cliffs and features matte finish rounded thick green leaves. This plant forms a symmetrical clump and is topped with 24-inch scapes of medium lavender flowers in late summer. It is sought-after for hybridizing and thrives in sunny rock cracks at high elevations.
Hosta 'Flemish Sky'
Hosta 'Flemish Sky' is a compact plant with thick, pointed, grey-blue leaves. It forms a 9-inch tall clump and produces 18-inch spikes of light lavender flowers in late summer.
Hosta 'Flower Power'
Hosta 'Flower Power' is a large-growing hybrid that emerges with a grey-blue cast, transitioning to apple green. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and is known for its very large, fragrant white flowers. This hosta thrives in shaded areas and is a favorite for its impressive size and scent.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Chanticleer'
Polygonatum odoratum 'Chanticleer' is a unique perennial known for its large, silvery-backed leaves that sway gracefully in the breeze. Over 15 years, it can form a wide patch up to 6 feet across, with stalks reaching 3 feet in height. This plant is particularly attractive in shaded gardens and is resistant to rabbits. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds, making it a lively addition to any garden. Originating from Korea, China, and Japan, it thrives in part sun to shade conditions. Its white or cream flowers bloom in spring, adding a delicate touch to its robust foliage. The plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for dry shade areas, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Supreme'
Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Supreme' is an early-season asparagus variety known for its cold hardiness and disease resistance. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, and it is recommended to wait one year after planting before harvesting.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Porcupine'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Porcupine' is a clonal selection known for its perfectly symmetrical form and white leaf markings. This plant is painfully slow-growing and requires good winter drainage and a slightly sloped planting site. It produces 15-foot tall stalks of yellow flowers, which are great hummingbird magnets, making it a unique addition to xeriscaping and drought-tolerant gardens.
Ophiopogon jaburan 'Vittatus'
Ophiopogon jaburan 'Vittatus', or giant clumping mondo grass, features striped green and white leaves. It grows up to 30 inches tall and 6 feet wide, producing white flowers in August and cobalt blue fruit from October to December.
Hosta 'August Moon'
Hosta 'August Moon' is one of the earliest large gold hostas, known for its slightly cupped foliage that becomes more pronounced with age. This plant is spectacular in mid-summer, producing light lavender flowers. It is a versatile groundcover that thrives in light shade and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hosta 'Royal Crest'
Hosta 'Royal Crest' is an upgraded replacement for Hosta 'Royal Standard', forming a 28-inch tall by 50-inch wide clump of thick green leaves. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of near white, very fragrant flowers in mid-August to September. This plant is very sun tolerant in soils with some moisture, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Hosta 'Am I Blue'
Hosta 'Am I Blue' is a perennial plant with a 44-inch wide clump of corrugated blue-green foliage. In late spring, it produces 2-foot tall flower spikes with pale lavender blooms. This hosta is suitable for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Crown Jewel'
Hosta 'Crown Jewel' is a small hosta ideal for rock gardens, featuring extremely crinkled chartreuse heart-shaped leaves with a white edge. It produces lavender flowers, adding a delicate touch to its vibrant foliage. This plant thrives in shaded areas and is a favorite among gardeners for its unique leaf texture and color. Hosta 'Crown Jewel' is a charming addition to any garden, providing visual interest and contrast with its striking appearance.