Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Sea Dream'
Hosta 'Sea Dream' is a perennial that emerges green and changes to bright gold with a white edge. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and produces medium lavender flowers on 15-inch scapes in midsummer.
Agave geminiflora
Agave geminiflora is a slow-growing plant native to Nayarit, Mexico, known for its rounded starburst shape and yellow flowers with reddish or purple-bluish edges. It reaches 3-4 feet in height and thrives in gritty soil with a pH below 6. This plant is heat tolerant and can withstand frost down to 26.6°F, making it suitable for partial shade and bright light conditions.
Aspidistra elatior 'Stars And Stripes'
Aspidistra elatior 'Stars And Stripes' is an evergreen perennial with long leaves streaked with creamy yellow and white dots. It is low maintenance and grows well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage, thriving in shade. This plant is durable in less than ideal conditions and produces flowers at the base of its foliage.
Hosta 'Blue Shadows'
Hosta 'Blue Shadows' is a sport of H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa', forming a 3-foot wide clump of thick, rounded leaves. The leaves display dark blue shadows swirled around a muted yellow center, and the plant produces pure white flowers on short 15-inch spikes in late spring. It is a popular choice for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Unsung Hero'
Hosta 'Unsung Hero' is a striking perennial introduced by Hans Hansen, featuring dark green foliage with a bright butterscotch edge. This plant grows to about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, with twisted leaf tips that add texture to shaded garden areas. In midsummer, it produces tall spikes of dark purple flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its vibrant border is most pronounced in early spring, making it a dynamic choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Big Sam'
Hosta 'Big Sam' is a very large hosta with large, corrugated round green leaves. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, adding a lush presence to garden landscapes.
Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight' is a high-yielding variety known for its large, succulent spears. Mostly male, it produces stronger spears with fewer seeds and is resistant to common diseases like rust and crown rot. This asparagus grows well in any soil, including heavy clay, and reaches 3-4 feet tall with fern-like foliage after harvest.
Hosta 'Banana Boat'
Hosta 'Banana Boat' features boat-shaped leaves with a dramatic golden central pattern that changes to creamy white in late spring. It forms 18-inch wide clumps topped with violet flowers on 15-inch scapes in early summer. This plant requires filtered sun or morning sun, making it ideal for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Spartacus'
Hosta 'Spartacus' is a striking perennial known for its medium green leaves with heavily rippled yellow margins. This plant forms a clump about 17 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with leaves reaching up to 1 foot long and 8 inches wide. In late spring, it produces 3-foot tall scapes adorned with lavender flowers. It is a hybrid sport of Hosta 'Sea Gulf Stream' and is appreciated for its variegated foliage. This hosta is suitable for shaded gardens and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Asparagus densiflorus 'Hardy Sprengeri'
Asparagus densiflorus 'Hardy Sprengeri' is a winter-hardy green groundcover forming a 3-foot wide by 18-inch tall clump. It features 2-foot long arching stems with softly-stiff, green, needle-like foliage, and fragrant white flowers in summer, followed by red berries.
Hosta 'Paradigm'
Hosta 'Paradigm' is a fast-growing perennial with glossy, bright gold leaves bordered by dark blue-green. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer, attracting hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in shaded areas and is known for its striking foliage.
Agave striata
Agave striata, native to Northeastern Mexico, is a century plant known for its rosettes of thin, narrow leaves and tall flower spikes. The plant's leaves are stiff and sharp, forming a dense cluster that can survive temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Its flowers attract hummingbirds, and the plant is well-suited for xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance.
Scilla forbesii
Scilla forbesii, also known as glory-of-the-snow, is a bulbous plant with cornflower blue, star-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring, even through snow. It is deer-resistant and naturalizes easily, thriving in full sun or partial shade. Planting in groups enhances its visual impact in gardens.
Agave multifilifera 'Basaseachic Falls'
Agave multifilifera 'Basaseachic Falls' is a strain from Copper Canyon, Mexico, occurring at 800 feet elevation near Basaseachic Falls. It forms an 18-inch tall by 2-foot wide solitary clump of dark green pointed leaves with white stripes and hairs. This agave is known for its variable size and leaf banding, making it a distinctive addition to gardens.
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Aurea'
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Aurea' is a smaller form of the giant Agave americana, known for its bright yellow leaves with blue edges. This succulent grows up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide in containers, making it suitable for limited spaces. It requires full sun and well-drained conditions, thriving in dry environments. Its striking foliage and compact size make it a popular choice for xeriscaping and container gardens.
Hosta 'Snow Cap'
Hosta 'Snow Cap' is a large perennial with a 40-inch wide clump of thick blue corrugated leaves, accented by a wide cream margin. In early July, it produces 3-foot tall scapes of near-white flowers. This hosta is well-suited for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a hybrid plant that thrives in light shade and is part of the Perennial Encyclopedia.
Asparagus microraphis
Asparagus microraphis is a South African ornamental plant that thrives on humid, rocky mountain slopes. It forms a sprawling specimen up to 2 feet tall and 12 feet wide, with dense stalks of dark green foliage. In early May, it produces small white flowers followed by red berries. This plant is notable for surviving temperatures below 0°F in Western Michigan, making it a hardy choice for various climates.
Hosta 'Indian Feather'
Hosta 'Indian Feather' is a slow-growing plant that forms a 20-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump. It has glossy leaves with a dark green border and produces light lavender flowers in early summer, making it a lovely choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Stormy Seas'
Hosta 'Stormy Seas' is a large hybrid hosta with thick, corrugated, blue, slightly wavy leaves. It forms a 52-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in midsummer, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Bold Edger'
Hosta 'Bold Edger' is a hybrid with large dark green leaves bordered in gold to creamy white. It has a spreading habit and produces lavender flowers in late spring. This plant is a reliable choice for shaded areas, adding color and texture to garden beds.
Hosta 'June'
Hosta 'June' is a sport of Hosta 'Halcyon', featuring blue edges with a brilliant creamy center. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces light violet flowers on 20-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is attractive to hummingbirds and adds a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Agave palmeri 'Sonoita Az'
Agave palmeri 'Sonoita Az' is a striking succulent native to the southwestern United States, characterized by its grey-green, toothy rosette. It forms a solitary clump reaching up to 3 feet in height and width, making it a standout in xeriscaping gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Mammoth'
Hosta 'Blue Mammoth' is one of the largest hostas, forming a giant clump of heavily textured, puckered blue leaves. It reaches nearly 5 feet in width and produces light lavender flowers in late spring, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Christmas Tree'
Hosta 'Christmas Tree' features cream-edged, very dark green, rounded leaves forming a 2-foot wide clump. It blooms with light lavender flowers on 24-inch tall stalks, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Betsy King'
This plant features small to medium dark green leaves typical of the sieboldii type, and it blooms with masses of dark lavender flowers.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' is a shade garden plant with fragrant white blooms and white and green striped foliage. It tolerates both dry and wet soil and produces blue-black berries in the fall. This plant is deer-resistant and suitable for erosion control.
Agave potatorum 'Glow Light'
Agave potatorum 'Glow Light' is a variegated century plant with blue-edged leaves and jagged red teeth, featuring a wide central band of chartreuse gold. This stunning plant reaches 15 inches tall and 2 feet wide, known for its difficulty in propagation.