Plants in family asparagaceae
Polygonatum filipes
Polygonatum filipes is native to southern China, featuring knobby rhizomes and arching stems with heavily-ribbed leaves. It produces greenish-white flowers in May, followed by blue-green berries.
Hosta 'Peedee Gold Flash'
Hosta 'Peedee Gold Flash' is a compact perennial with narrow golden leaves bordered by dark green. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces purple flowers in early summer. The base of its petioles is a striking red-violet, adding a unique touch to shaded garden areas. This hosta is well-suited for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in light shade.
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.
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.
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 '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.
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.
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.
Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion'
Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion' is a perennial vegetable known for its unique purple spears that are tender and not stringy. It is cold and heat-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 3-10, and is resistant to disease, rust, and rot. This asparagus variety requires full sun and well-drained soil and is low maintenance. If not harvested, it produces airy green foliage and non-edible berries in fall. It is often grown alongside companion plants like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant.
Hosta 'Caesar Salad'
Hosta 'Caesar Salad' is a hybrid hosta with very wavy, glossy green leaves. It forms a 15-inch tall by 32-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early August, thriving even in harsh summer conditions.
Yucca flaccida 'Color Guard'
Yucca flaccida 'Color Guard' is a gold-centered variegated selection similar to Yucca 'Golden Sword'. Its foliage brightens to creamy-gold in midsummer, and it features deer-resistant leaves with curly white hairs. The plant forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 6-foot stalks of white flowers in spring.
Hosta 'Sundance'
Hosta 'Sundance' is a mutation known for its wide creamy white border and lavender flowers. This plant shares attributes with its parent, making it a reliable choice for shade gardens. 'Sundance' attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. It thrives in light shade and is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its striking foliage and delicate flowers add elegance to any garden setting.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Tora Fu'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Tora Fu' is a small Mexican century plant with a distinctive yellow-edged rosette. It grows up to 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, featuring short, thick, dark green leaves with silver markings. This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soil and is best planted on a slope to protect from excess moisture.
Hosta 'True Blue'
Hosta 'True Blue' is a clumping perennial with heavy, thick corrugated blue foliage. It spreads to about 60 inches and produces white flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Gold Heart'
Hosta 'Gold Heart' is a fast-growing clump-forming plant with thick cream-centered foliage bordered by green. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces 2-foot spikes of medium lavender flowers in mid-summer. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta'
Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta' is a medium-sized agave known for its long, stiff, narrow leaves with grey-green spineless margins and occasional yellow stripes. It grows 4-6 feet tall and 6-7 feet wide, with flower stalks that can reach 15-20 feet at maturity. This agave tolerates dry conditions but grows faster with regular irrigation and is hardy to around 25°F. It is a striking addition to gardens with its bold foliage and towering flower spikes.
Hosta 'Rhapsody'
Hosta 'Rhapsody' is a vigorous sport of H. 'Fortunei Stenantha', featuring wide, clear white margins on its leaves. It forms 4-foot wide clumps and produces 28-inch scapes of medium lavender flowers, attracting pollinators and adding elegance to shaded gardens.
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Ichi Moro Ji'
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Ichi Moro Ji' is a unique Japanese selection known for its dark green leaves with a central chartreuse band and spots. This low-maintenance perennial forms a tight clump of vertical stalks, reaching 3 feet tall. It grows well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage and is ideal for shaded areas.
Hosta 'Winter Snow'
Hosta 'Winter Snow' is a massive clump-forming plant with huge chartreuse leaves bordered in white. It features arching spikes of large lavender flowers in early summer, attracting hummingbirds. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and adds a lush, tropical feel to gardens.