Plants in family asparagaceae
Eucomis 'Tugela Jewel'
Eucomis 'Tugela Jewel' is a compact plant with purple foliage that ages to green with a purple blushed edge. It produces 16-inch tall flower spikes with pink flowers that darken as they age, blooming in August. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it a great choice for rock gardens and cut flower arrangements.
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.
Dracaena fragrans 'Compacta'
Dracaena fragrans 'Compacta' is an evergreen houseplant with whorled, strappy dark green leaves. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it is low-maintenance and thrives in bright indirect light, though it can tolerate partial shade. This plant is also associated with good fortune in Feng Shui.
Aspidistra carnosa 'Rigid Ribbons'
Aspidistra carnosa 'Rigid Ribbons' is a North Vietnamese perennial with deeply pleated, arching green leaves. It grows to about 2 feet tall and produces burgundy flowers at ground level in early February. This low-maintenance plant thrives in both moist and dry soils with good drainage and must be grown in shade. Its durability and unique texture make it a reliable choice for less-than-ideal garden conditions.
Agave chrysantha 'Pinal Mts Az'
Agave chrysantha 'Pinal Mts Az' is a striking succulent from Arizona's Pinal Mountains, featuring solitary rosettes of grey-blue leaves. This plant grows to 4 feet wide and 3 feet tall, making it a bold addition to xeriscaping and desert gardens. It thrives in full sun and is deer and rabbit resistant, attracting hummingbirds with its unique appearance. Agave chrysantha is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, perfect for adding a touch of the Southwest to any garden.
Hosta 'Garden Treasure'
Hosta 'Garden Treasure' is a large, eye-catching plant with blue-green centers and wide golden margins on its leaves. It forms impressive 5-foot wide clumps and features heavily corrugated, thick leaves. In late spring, it produces 3-foot tall scapes of light lavender flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great choice for ground cover.
Hosta 'Mount Everest'
Hosta 'Mount Everest' is a fast-growing hosta with large angular leaves of medium green and a yellow to cream border. It forms a 16-inch tall by 3-foot wide specimen and produces tall spikes of light lavender flowers in mid-summer.
Hosta jonesii
Hosta jonesii is a rare Korean species with oblong, light green leaves and lavender flowers that bloom in late summer. It is related to H. tsushimensis and adds a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Julia'
Hosta 'Julia' is a robust perennial with durable blue-green foliage accented by a creamy white border. It can grow up to 4 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Amber Maiden'
Hosta 'Amber Maiden' is a yellow-edged form of H. Candy Hearts, featuring small heart-shaped leaves and light lavender flowers. It blooms in early summer and is well-suited for cottage gardens and shaded areas.
Hosta longipes 'Golden Dwarf'
Hosta longipes 'Golden Dwarf' is a golden cultivar with narrow lance-shaped leaves of chartreuse gold. It forms a small clump up to 10 inches wide and features dark purple coloration on the base of its petioles. The plant produces lavender flowers on 12-inch scapes in late summer, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print'
Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' is a distinguished hosta variety, celebrated as the 2019 AHGA Hosta of the Year. It forms a clump about 10 inches tall and 30 inches wide, featuring large, ruffled green leaves with a creamy-white central pattern. This slow-growing plant thrives in very open shade or morning sun, making it ideal for shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage and compact size make it a standout choice for hosta enthusiasts and shade garden designs.
Hosta 'August Moon'
Hosta 'August Moon' is one of the earliest large gold hostas, known for its slightly cupped foliage that becomes more pronounced with age. This plant is spectacular in mid-summer, producing light lavender flowers. It is a versatile groundcover that thrives in light shade and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hosta 'Extasy'
Hosta 'Extasy' is a compact perennial with powder blue leaves featuring a central creamy blotch. It forms a 10-inch tall clump and is topped with 16-inch scapes of lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies.
Yucca gloriosa 'Walbristar'
Yucca gloriosa 'Walbristar' is a slow-growing, deer-resistant plant with a rosette of stiff medium green leaves bordered in yellow to creamy white. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of white bell-shaped flowers in late summer, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it suitable for rock gardens.
Hosta 'Pilgrim'
Hosta 'Pilgrim' is a hybrid perennial that forms 20-inch wide clumps of smooth, heart-shaped light green leaves with a creamy-white border. It is a vigorous grower, producing 20-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is suitable for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Keepsake'
Hosta 'Keepsake' is a small hosta with medium green, wavy leaves bordered by a creamy-gold edge. It forms a 9-inch tall clump topped with light lavender flowers in late spring, attracting hummingbirds to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Bright Glow'
Hosta 'Bright Glow' is a small to medium-sized hosta with striking gold leaves and pointed tips. It produces a mass of white flowers in early summer, adding brightness to shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its vibrant foliage and ability to attract pollinators.
Polianthes 'Pink Sapphire'
Polianthes 'Pink Sapphire' is a hybrid of Polianthes tuberosa and Polianthes howardii, known for its fragrant, double pink flowers. It blooms from late July until frost on 3-foot tall stalks and is a hardier tuberose strain.
Hosta 'Lady Isobel Barnett'
Hosta 'Lady Isobel Barnett' is a large hosta variety with glossy dark-green leaves edged in gold, which fade to cream as the season progresses. It forms a giant clump over 7 feet wide and produces large purple flowers on 40-inch scapes in late summer. This hosta is attractive to birds and butterflies and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Neat Splash Rim'
Hosta 'Neat Splash Rim' is a shade-loving perennial with shiny long green leaves bordered by a wide cream edge. It produces dark lavender flowers on tall scapes, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Carousel'
Hosta 'Carousel' is a hybrid hosta with a 30-inch wide clump of thick, rounded, dark-green leaves with a wide golden border. It produces 15-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in late summer, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Waving Winds'
Hosta 'Waving Winds' features long, narrow leaves of medium green with wavy cream edges. It forms a flat 20-inch wide clump and produces 37-inch scapes of violet flowers in early summer. This hosta is a striking addition to any garden, offering unique foliage and vibrant blooms.
Ophiopogon bodinieri 'Tarrvs 200'
Ophiopogon bodinieri 'Tarrvs 200' is a plant collected in Tibet at an elevation of 10,000 feet. It features very narrow, upright dark green leaves that grow up to 10 inches long. This slowly-spreading plant produces small bell-shaped white flowers in mid-May. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry shade, making it ideal for rock gardens and groundcover.
Hosta 'Joy Ride'
Hosta 'Joy Ride' is a large hosta variety with wavy, powder blue leaves that form impressive clumps. It grows up to 30 inches tall and 5 feet wide, with light lavender flowers appearing on 2-foot tall spikes in midsummer. Its striking foliage and size make it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Cabaret'
Hosta 'Cabaret' is an unusual sport of Hosta 'Hanky Panky', featuring creamy white leaves with a medium-green central pattern and white threadlike streaks. The edge color transitions from white to creamy yellow by midsummer. In late June, it produces 20-inch spikes of light lavender flowers, adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its striking foliage and adaptability to various garden settings.
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 'Rippling Brook'
Hosta 'Rippling Brook' is a compact, ruffled hosta with powder blue leaves, ideal for woodland gardens. It forms a clump about 16 inches tall and 41 inches wide. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is known for its attractive foliage. It can attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden. The plant is also suitable for rain gardens and can tolerate wet shade conditions. Its unique blue foliage adds a cool tone to garden designs.