Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Delta Dawn'
Hosta 'Delta Dawn' features very large, corrugated leaves in a chartreuse-golden hue with a wide, creamy margin. This plant forms a 20-inch wide clump and is topped with light lavender flowers in late spring.
Hosta 'Tropical Dancer'
Hosta 'Tropical Dancer' is a perennial plant with heart-shaped, wavy green leaves edged in creamy white. It produces lavender flowers in the summer and is known for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This plant is tolerant of a wide range of climates, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 9, and prefers shady woodland settings with moist, well-drained soil.
Yucca carnerosana
Yucca carnerosana, also known as the giant Spanish dagger, is a tree yucca native to arid regions of western Texas and northern Mexico. It grows up to 20 feet tall with rigid, dagger-like leaves and produces snowy white flowers. This deer-resistant plant thrives in alkaline soils at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet.
Hosta 'Hadspen Hawk'
Hosta 'Hadspen Hawk' is a smaller member of the tardiana group, featuring small, pointed dusty blue leaves. It forms a clump about 3 feet in diameter and is topped with 15-inch scapes of near-white flowers in midsummer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas.
Hosta 'Full Moon'
Hosta 'Full Moon' is a striking perennial with intensely silver-blue foliage, forming a 20-inch wide clump. In late spring, it produces 15-inch scapes adorned with light lavender flowers. This hosta is part of a breeding program by Eleanor Lachman and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It is suitable for shaded areas, including dry and wet shade, and can be used in rain gardens or as a groundcover.
Hosta 'Island Breeze'
Hosta 'Island Breeze' is a tropical-looking hosta with variegated foliage featuring dark-green and yellow-green stripes. It produces dark lavender flowers and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. This plant is cold hardy, adaptable, and thrives in partial sun to full shade, making it a versatile garden addition.
Hosta 'Formal Attire'
Hosta 'Formal Attire' is a Kevin Vaughn hybrid with very dark green, corrugated leaves and a wide border of creamy gold that changes to pure white. It produces pale lavender flowers and forms a giant 5-foot wide clump in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas, adding texture and color to gardens.
Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica is an early spring bloomer known for its true blue star-shaped bell blooms. This deer-resistant plant thrives in cold climates and requires a hard freeze to perform best. It produces green strap-like foliage and naturalizes slowly, providing nectar for early pollinators.
Hosta 'Osprey'
Hosta 'Osprey' is a compact plant with heart-shaped blue-green leaves, forming an 18-inch wide clump. It produces 14-inch scapes of white flowers in midsummer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded areas. This hosta is ideal for garden beds and borders, providing lush foliage and attractive blooms. Its ability to thrive in shade makes it a popular choice for gardeners seeking to add interest to less sunny spots. The plant's robust growth and adaptability make it a reliable choice for various garden settings.
Convallaria majalis 'Albostriata'
Convallaria majalis 'Albostriata' is a charming plant with leaves vertically striped with creamy-gold bands. It produces small, fragrant white flowers in April and spreads more slowly than the typical species. This plant prefers moist soil in warmer climates and is suitable for shaded garden areas.
Scilla peruviana
Scilla peruviana is a bulbous plant known for its striking lavender-blue star-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. It grows to a height of 12-20 inches and thrives in USDA zones 7-10. This plant prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Notably, it is resistant to deer and rodents, making it a durable choice for gardens. However, it can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Gold Lancer'
Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Gold Lancer' is a little-known Chinese species with dark green foliage and large yellow central bands. It forms clumps of pendent-tipped leaves that can reach 32 inches in length. This low-maintenance perennial is durable in less than ideal conditions and thrives in shade with good drainage.
Hosta 'Joshua's Banner'
Hosta 'Joshua's Banner' is a fast-growing hybrid known for its brilliant yellow leaves in spring, which change to chartreuse-gold with a white border. It produces light lavender flowers in midsummer and forms clumps up to 3 feet wide. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3a to 8b, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Hosta venusta 'Japan Girl'
Hosta venusta 'Japan Girl' is a charming dwarf plant with tiny green leaves forming a tight clump just 3 inches wide. It produces small purple flowers on 1-2 inch tall scapes, making it ideal for rock gardens or troughs. This perennial is well-suited for shaded areas and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Vera Verde'
Hosta 'Vera Verde' is a Japanese selection known for its narrow, green, ruffled leaves with a creamy edge. It forms 16-inch wide clumps and is topped with 18-inch spikes of purple flowers in late summer. This hosta thrives in light shade and is perfect for cottage gardens and rain gardens. 'Vera Verde' attracts hummingbirds and insects, adding vibrant life to shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage and flower spikes make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking bold, colorful plants.
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 'Chantilly Lace'
Hosta 'Chantilly Lace' is a hybrid plant with a 3-foot wide mound of cream-edged, blue-grey foliage. It blooms with white flowers on 12-inch scapes in midsummer. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in light shade, making it ideal for cottage gardens.
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Come Pleated'
Aspidistra omeiensis 'Come Pleated' is a durable perennial native to Sichuan, China, known for its heavily pleated, dark evergreen leaves. It forms a clump about 18 inches tall and wide, thriving in both moist and dry soils with good drainage. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and can withstand less-than-ideal conditions, making it a superb houseplant.
Hosta 'Grand Prize'
Hosta 'Grand Prize' is a compact plant with a wide gold margin that brightens to creamy white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump with 2-foot tall spikes of dark lavender flowers, ideal for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Samual Blue'
Hosta 'Samual Blue' is a 20-inch wide clumper with rounded powder blue leaves. It produces a 20-inch bloom spike and is suitable for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Alakazaam'
Hosta 'Alakazaam' is a small-growing hosta with narrow, wavy green leaves edged in creamy gold. It forms a compact clump about 5 inches tall and 15 inches wide, producing spikes of purple flowers in midsummer. Its variegated foliage and compact size make it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Flower Show'
Hosta 'Flower Show' is a vigorous perennial known for its golden-edged leaves that age to creamy white. It forms an 18-inch tall by 4-foot wide clump and produces 32-inch spikes of fragrant white flowers striped with lavender in mid-July. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Its striking foliage and fragrant blooms make it a standout in any garden setting.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Queen'
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Queen' is a spring bulb known for its tall spire of curly, bell-shaped peach blooms that are highly scented. It features a rosette of strappy green leaves and thrives in full sun to part shade with moderate moisture. This perennial can be forced indoors or planted in outdoor containers.
Hosta 'Blue Biscuit'
Hosta 'Blue Biscuit' is a hybrid plant known for its excellent vigor and heat tolerance, forming a 6-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump. It maintains its blue color well into summer, making it a striking addition to any shade garden.
Aloe 'Purple Haze'
Aloe 'Purple Haze' is a unique hybrid aloe known for its frosty purplish leaves with fringed edges. Native to Madagascar, South Africa, and India, this drought-tolerant plant grows in an upright rosette form, reaching about 6 inches in height. It requires bright, direct sunlight and minimal water, thriving in well-drained, porous soil. 'Purple Haze' is slightly frost-hardy and flowers multiple times a year, producing vivid red blooms. This aloe is propagated through offshoots or tissue culture, making it a fascinating addition to any succulent collection.
Disporopsis undulata 'Jade Point'
Disporopsis undulata 'Jade Point' is an evergreen perennial native to East Tennessee, known for its glossy, undulate leaves and small bright yellow flowers that appear in mid-May. This plant forms a clump about 2 feet wide over five years and is well-suited for shaded areas. It is drought-tolerant and can thrive in dry shade, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Hosta 'Andrew'
Hosta 'Andrew' is a sport of Hosta 'Blue Mammoth', forming a 21-inch tall by 32-inch wide clump. It features thick, rugose blue-green leaves with a cream center and narrow green pattern. In late spring, it produces 20-inch scapes of pale lavender flowers. This slow-growing hosta is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Jo'
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Jo' is an evergreen plant with glossy, dark green leaves that form a vase-shaped clump up to 20 inches tall. It features a white border on its leaves and bright red berries in late fall and winter, making it a striking specimen plant.