Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Linda Sue'
Hosta 'Linda Sue' is a Van Wade introduction known for its thick, corrugated blue leaves with a wide gold margin. It forms a 2-foot tall by 40-inch wide clump and produces short spikes of pure white flowers. This plant is a hummingbird favorite and does not show leaf scorching tendencies, making it a reliable choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Dancing With Dragons'
Hosta 'Dancing With Dragons' is a medium to large clump-forming plant with thick, wavy, corrugated blue leaves. It holds its blue color well into the growing season and produces near-white flowers on tall spikes in mid-summer. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Rainbows End'
Hosta 'Rainbows End' is a small- to medium-sized hosta with thick, glossy leaves featuring bright golden centers and wide green borders. It forms clumps about 16 inches wide and produces short, reddish-purple flower spikes with dark lavender flowers, attracting hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Cascade Mist'
Hosta 'Cascade Mist' is a striking plant with deep blue leaves edged in pale gold. Known for its ornamental appeal, it was introduced in 1996 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Hosta 'First Lady'
Hosta 'First Lady' is a 2010 introduction known for its deeply-veined green leaves with a wide creamy yellow border. It forms a clump 14 inches tall and 3 feet wide, producing lavender flowers in late July and early August. This plant attracts hummingbirds and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Rootin Tootin'
Hosta 'Rootin Tootin' is a vibrant perennial with shiny green leaves featuring a creamy white central blotch. It forms a compact clump about 16 inches tall and 26 inches wide, thriving best with some morning sun. This plant is more vigorous than its parent and is ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Mr Asami Improved'
Hosta 'Mr Asami Improved' is a small groundcover plant with striking white-edged leaves and lavender flowers. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden. It thrives in light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and xeriscaping. The plant is salt-tolerant, making it ideal for seaside gardens. As a perennial, it offers year-round interest and is a favorite in cottage gardens.
Hosta 'Landslide'
Hosta 'Landslide' is a 2007 Plant Delights release, featuring long, tapering, glaucous leaves edged in creamy yellow. This plant forms a 14-inch tall by 4-foot wide clump and produces 22-inch tall spikes of light lavender flowers. It is a hybrid involving Hosta 'Invincible' and Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans', making it a striking addition to gardens. Its unique foliage and adaptability to various conditions make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking vibrant summer displays.
Hosta 'Lucy Vitols'
Hosta 'Lucy Vitols' is a dwarf hosta with heavily corrugated golden leaves bordered by dark green. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces pale lavender flowers on 16-inch scapes in early summer. This plant is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'First Frost'
Hosta 'First Frost' is a sport of Hosta 'Halcyon', featuring a 3-foot wide clump of blue leaves with a creamy yellow border that ages to white. It produces 2-foot tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer and thrives in light, open shade. Bees are the main pollinators of this attractive shade perennial.
Hosta 'Time Traveler'
Hosta 'Time Traveler' is a unique plant with a round, corrugated golden leaf featuring a pointed, white-edged hosta leaf in the middle. It is a sport of Hosta 'Stitch in Time' and is not consistently reproducible in tissue culture. This plant is not very vigorous but offers a distinctive appearance for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Excitation'
Hosta 'Excitation' is a small to medium-sized perennial with chartreuse gold foliage, forming a compact mound. It produces near-white flowers on 15-inch scapes, adding a subtle elegance to shaded garden areas. This hosta is suitable for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Resonance'
Hosta 'Resonance' is a small, green hosta with striking white margins and medium lavender flowers. It is slightly stoloniferous, making it a good groundcover option. This perennial is ideal for part sun to light shade and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also suitable for dry shade and rain gardens, adding versatility to its planting locations.
Hosta 'Fair Maiden'
Hosta 'Fair Maiden' is a sport of H. 'Candy Hearts', known for its grey-green, heart-shaped leaves with a dramatic white margin. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Eucomis amaryllidifolia
Eucomis amaryllidifolia, native to the Cape Provinces, is a summer-flowering bulbous plant with thick, glossy green leaves. Its flower stalk resembles a miniature pineapple, topped with a dense spike of yellowish-green flowers. This plant is hardy down to 23°F and thrives in rocky slopes and ridges.
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.
Agave palmeri 'Ruby Az'
Agave palmeri 'Ruby Az' is a succulent originating from Ruby, Arizona, forming a 2-foot tall and wide solitary green rosette. It is notable for its set of teeth and is well-suited for xeriscaping and sunny locations.
Hosta 'Diamond Tiara'
Hosta 'Diamond Tiara' is a vigorous plant with small, rounded medium green leaves edged in white. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces dark purple flowers in early summer, making it a popular choice for shade gardens.
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Jade Ribbons'
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Jade Ribbons' is a strap-leaf evergreen plant known for its resilience and low maintenance. Its leaves, resembling those of a daylily, can grow up to 2 feet long and are durable, lasting up to three years. This plant thrives in shaded areas and can withstand temperatures as low as 6 degrees Fahrenheit with minimal damage. It is adaptable to both moist and dry soils, making it an excellent choice for indoor environments. The plant's bold texture and upright form add a unique aesthetic to any space. Flowers appear at the base of the foliage, typically during winter, adding a subtle charm. It is also known for its ability to endure less-than-ideal conditions, making it a superb houseplant.
Hosta 'Minuteman'
Hosta 'Minuteman' is a striking plant with a darker green center than H. 'Patriot' and a wide, pure white border. It forms 4-foot wide clumps and is topped with sturdy stalks of lavender flowers in early summer.
Hosta 'Standing Ovation'
Hosta 'Standing Ovation' is a Kevin Vaughn hybrid known for its 30-inch tall clump of dark green, heavily corrugated leaves with a wide creamy white margin. It produces light lavender flowers on 40-inch scapes in midsummer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Loyalist'
Hosta 'Loyalist' is a striking perennial with dark green leaves featuring a brilliant white center variegation. This reverse sport of Hosta 'Patriot' forms 2-foot wide clumps and is topped with scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. The plant's very thick leaves make it resistant to sun scald, and it thrives in part sun to light shade. 'Loyalist' is a popular choice for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds while providing a lush, ground-covering foliage.
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Payson Giant'
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Payson Giant' is a striking plant collected near Payson, Arizona. It can grow up to 7 feet tall with a 3-foot tall trunk, making it a prominent feature in gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in sunny conditions. Its unique appearance and resilience make it a popular choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Canoe'
Hosta 'Blue Canoe' is a hybrid plant with intensely cupped blue-green leaves, forming a 19-inch wide clump. It produces 2-foot tall scapes of near white flowers in late spring. This hosta is suitable for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Eucomis 'Tugela Gem'
Eucomis 'Tugela Gem' is a hybrid pineapple lily from New Zealand, forming a rosette of rippled-edged, fleshy green leaves. It features 28-inch tall spikes with rosy pink flowers in July, and its seed pods turn dark purple.
Hosta 'Summer Snowstorm'
Hosta 'Summer Snowstorm' is a compact perennial that forms a 15-inch tall by 3-foot wide mound of glossy green foliage. It is notable for its very fragrant white flowers that bloom starting in mid-August, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
Aspidistra elatior 'Mangetsu'
Aspidistra elatior 'Mangetsu' is a low-maintenance perennial with new leaves that emerge ghostly white with green streaks, eventually turning green with white streaks. It thrives in both moist and dry soils with good drainage and must be grown in shade. This plant is durable and can withstand less than ideal conditions, making it a great choice for low-light areas.