Plants in family asparagaceae
Yucca flaccida 'Gold Heart'
Yucca flaccida 'Gold Heart' is a variegated plant with a bright yellow center, known for its deer resistance and ability to attract butterflies. It grows to about 20 inches tall and 24 inches wide, thriving in a variety of conditions including drought and salt exposure.
Hosta 'American Hero'
Hosta 'American Hero' is a sport of Hosta 'Revolution', featuring dark green twisted leaves with a wide white center and small green flecks. This plant forms a clump about 1 foot tall and 20 inches wide, producing short spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer. It is a tetraploid version, likely offering enhanced vigor and resilience. 'American Hero' is suitable for shaded garden areas, providing attractive foliage and seasonal blooms.
Hosta 'Lakeside Lollipop'
Hosta 'Lakeside Lollipop' is a compact plant with thick, upwardly cupped, and corrugated rich green leaves. It forms a 16-inch wide rosette and produces 16-inch tall scapes of white flowers in early summer. This hosta is ideal for adding texture and interest to shaded garden areas.
Agave leopoldii
Agave leopoldii is a small agave suitable for pots or rock crevices, featuring leaves with white margins and a hairy appearance. It produces red and yellow flowers and is hardy in temperatures as low as 15-20°F. This plant requires full sun and low watering.
Hosta 'Crystal Chimes'
Hosta 'Crystal Chimes' is a perennial plant featuring glossy green foliage that forms 16-inch wide clumps. It is notable for its pure white, spider-like flowers that bloom in very late summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It can thrive in both dry and wet shade conditions, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens.
Agave chazaroi 'Lasting Impressions'
Agave chazaroi 'Lasting Impressions' is the first variegated selection of this non-offsetting Mexican native. It features wide green, spineless foliage with a muted chartreuse border and dramatic white leaf line markings that develop with age. This agave can grow up to 2.5 feet tall and 5 feet wide in warmer climates, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Hosta 'Choo Choo Train'
Hosta 'Choo Choo Train' is a giant golden hosta forming a 6-foot wide and 2-foot tall clump. It features thick, golden foliage with incredibly ruffled leaves and 3-foot tall scapes of near-white flowers in summer. This plant's dramatic size and texture make it a focal point in any garden.
Hosta 'Blue Veil'
Hosta 'Blue Veil' is a sport of H. 'Vicki Aden', known for its wide, pointed, powder blue leaves with deeply impressed veins. It forms a 2-foot wide upright symmetrical arching clump and produces scapes of lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta thrives in shady areas and is a favorite among gardeners for its striking foliage.
Hosta 'White Sprite'
Hosta 'White Sprite' is a unique miniature plant with powder blue leaves featuring a white central pattern. It remains under 6 inches tall and is a collector's item for those interested in small, unusual plants. This hosta has not been observed to flower.
Agave applanata 'Butter Cream'
Agave applanata 'Butter Cream' is a slow-growing succulent with a rich green center and a creamy yellow border that ages to white. It reaches a mature size of about 3 inches tall and 6 inches wide. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for rock gardens and xeriscaping.
Hosta 'Beauty Substance'
Hosta 'Beauty Substance' is a striking variety with green-centered leaves and a narrow golden border that widens each year. This plant can reach widths of over 10 feet and produces 3-foot tall spikes of large light lavender flowers in summer. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for dry shade conditions. 'Beauty Substance' attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to shaded gardens.
Eucomis zambesiaca
Eucomis zambesiaca, a bulbous plant native to southern Africa, is known for its rosette of fleshy green leaves and striking white flowers. The flowers, which are sweetly scented, appear in a spike and turn green after opening, adding a unique touch to its appearance. This summer-growing plant is frost-hardy in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. Eucomis zambesiaca is considered one of the most stunning pineapple lilies when in bloom, making it a standout choice for gardeners.
Hosta 'Aqua Velva'
Hosta 'Aqua Velva' is known for its intensely corrugated blue-green foliage. This large clumper can grow up to 3 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers on 3-foot scapes in mid-summer. It is suitable for shaded areas and attracts pollinators.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Kizan'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Kizan' is a variegated form of the Queen Victoria century plant, featuring a solitary rosette of thick, wide green leaves with a creamy border. This very slow-growing plant requires ample sun to maintain its variegation and should not be overwatered. Its rare offsets and striking appearance make it a prized addition to any succulent collection.
Hosta tardiva
Hosta tardiva is a rare hybrid hosta with large, crinkled, bright green glossy leaves, distinct from other hostas. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces 30-inch scapes with purple bell-shaped flowers in late summer, attracting pollinators.
Agave amica 'The Pearl'
Agave amica 'The Pearl' is a captivating plant with super fragrant, double-flowered blooms that emerge from soft pink buds to nearly pure-white. It produces tall flower spikes up to 3 feet and is known for its intoxicating scent, often used in perfumes. This plant prefers well-drained, rich soil and medium moisture, thriving in sunny locations.
Hosta 'Jambeliah'
Hosta 'Jambeliah' is a medium-sized hosta with shiny, lance-shaped leaves and vivid streaks. It features unstable variegation and blooms with medium lavender flowers in summer, making it a dynamic addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Kiwi Full Monty'
Hosta 'Kiwi Full Monty' is a sport of Hosta 'Striptease' with bluish-green leaves and a wide central cream stripe. It grows 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide, producing light lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds in early summer.
Erythronium 'Pagoda'
Erythronium 'Pagoda' is a hybrid plant that emerges in mid-March with glossy green leaves and flower spikes reaching 8 inches tall. It features large yellow flowers and goes dormant by late May. This plant prefers rich, slightly moist soils and adds a burst of color to spring gardens.
Hosta 'Ellerbroek'
Hosta 'Ellerbroek' is a perennial plant known for its striking dark green leaves with a wide golden edge. It produces tall spikes of light lavender flowers in mid-summer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded gardens. This hosta is an improved form of H. 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' and is appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for use as a groundcover in cottage gardens. The plant is also tolerant of dry and wet shade conditions, making it versatile for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Mighty Mouse'
Hosta 'Mighty Mouse' is a compact plant with round, blue-green leaves bordered in yellow that age to creamy white. It grows to 7 inches tall and 1 foot wide, attracting hummingbirds with its dark lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is a sport of 'Blue Mouse Ears', known for its unique foliage.
Hosta 'Green Thumb'
Hosta 'Green Thumb' is a miniature hosta ideal for rock gardens, growing to a height of 2 inches with 1.5-inch round dark green leaves. This plant is perfect for adding a touch of greenery to small spaces.
Eucomis 'Oakhurst'
Eucomis 'Oakhurst' is a unique plant with burgundy strap-like foliage and flower heads resembling pineapples. It grows best in full sun and is heat tolerant, producing light purple flowers in mid to late summer. This plant is ideal for container planting and can last up to six weeks in a vase.
Hosta 'Maruba Iwa'
Hosta 'Maruba Iwa' features thick, matte-finish, grey-green foliage with purple petioles and white leaf-backs. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces pinkish-lavender flowers in early fall. This hosta is suitable for shaded garden areas and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Aspidistra subrotata 'Mr Jiew'
Aspidistra subrotata 'Mr Jiew' is a low-maintenance plant native to Thailand, Vietnam, and China. It forms a bird nest-like patch with deep green leaves and large yellow dots. The plant grows well in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions.
Hosta 'Silver Threads And Golden Needles'
Hosta 'Silver Threads And Golden Needles' is a charming perennial with chartreuse-yellow leaves accented by a green central pattern. This compact plant grows to about 6 inches in height and 8 inches in width, with 8-inch stalks of light lavender flowers appearing in late spring. It is well-suited for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies, making it a delightful addition to any landscape.
Hosta 'Lakeside Symphony'
Hosta 'Lakeside Symphony' is a perennial with brilliant golden leaves bordered by light green, producing pure white flowers in early summer. It forms a wide clump, making it an excellent groundcover for shaded areas. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden.
Hosta 'Hoosier Harmony'
Hosta 'Hoosier Harmony' is a sport of H. 'Royal Standard', featuring chartreuse foliage with green edges. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 3-foot tall stalks of fragrant white flowers in midsummer. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for shade gardens.
Hyacinthus 'Fantasy Creation'
Hyacinthus 'Fantasy Creation' is a winter-hardy bulb known for its color-changing blooms that transition from light blue to rich purple and finally to pale yellow. The plant is deer-resistant and thrives in sunny locations, offering long-lasting and uniform flowers.