Plants in family asparagaceae
Nolina beldingii
Nolina beldingii, known as Cape nolina or Belding's beargrass, is a perennial flowering plant resembling a dwarf pampas grass. Endemic to Baja California Sur in Mexico, it grows in oak forests at elevations over 1,000 meters. This plant features narrow leaves used for thatching and a paniculate inflorescence.
Sansevieria 'Jaboa'
Sansevieria 'Jaboa' is a hardy, low-maintenance plant with wide leaves adorned with light green spots. It adapts well to various light conditions, from bright indirect to low light, and can go long periods without watering, making it an ideal choice for busy plant owners.
Agave potatorum
Agave potatorum, native to Mexico, is a striking succulent known for its use in mezcal production. It forms a basal rosette with leaves up to 1 foot long, adorned with dark spines. This drought-tolerant plant can produce a flower spike reaching 10 to 20 feet, bearing pale green and yellow flowers. It is recognized for its ornamental value and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Cordyline 'Calypso Queen'
Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' is a tropical indoor plant known for its striking deep purple and pink foliage. It thrives in medium to bright indirect light and prefers moist, well-draining soil. This plant can tolerate some drought and benefits from less frequent watering in winter. It is best watered with distilled or rainwater, or tap water left out overnight to avoid mineral buildup.
Dracaena 'Lime Light'
Dracaena 'Lime Light', also known as Dragon Tree, features glossy, lime-green leaves and thrives as a low-light interior plant. It prefers medium to bright light for the best leaf color and is known for its air-purifying qualities.
Agave utahensis ssp. eborispina
Agave utahensis ssp. eborispina, known as the Ivoryspined agave, is a small, clump-forming agave native to the Nopah Mountains. It grows to about 8-12 inches tall and wide, with heavily toothed leaves and stout, wavy, ivory-colored terminal spines. This agave is very cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 0°F when dry. It requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun, making it a suitable companion for cacti like Echinocereus and Escobaria.
Agave bracteosa
Agave bracteosa, native to the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico, is a succulent with long, spineless leaves that curl gracefully. It thrives in well-drained, semi-shaded locations and is known for its distinctive flower spike resembling a yellow bottlebrush. This plant is ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance.
Sansevieria 'Golden Flame'
Sansevieria 'Golden Flame' is a striking plant with golden-yellow centered foliage, known for its low-light tolerance and easy care. This rare variety of sansevieria is perfect for indoor settings, requiring minimal maintenance while adding a touch of brightness to any room.
Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation'
Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation' is an easy-care houseplant known for its tall, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped leaves. It is adaptable and tolerant of low-light conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Merwilla plumbea
Merwilla plumbea is a bulb-forming perennial herb endemic to the Drakensberg region, known for its honey-scented blue-lavender flowers on 3-foot tall spikes. It is near threatened due to poaching and resembles a eucomis with broad leaves. This plant is used medicinally in South Africa.
Sansevieria 'Starfish'
Sansevieria 'Starfish' is a striking plant with long, smooth cylindrical leaves featuring stripes. It requires medium to low light and should be allowed to dry out between waterings, making it an easy-care option for indoor spaces.
Sansevieria 'Gold Flame'
An evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, this plant has sword-shaped leaves with a yellow outline and dark green pattern. It is a natural air purifier, drought tolerant, and easily propagated by leaf cuttings.
Yucca rupicola
Yucca rupicola is a small, clump-forming plant native to the rocky regions of Texas and northeastern Mexico. It features twisted, lance-shaped leaves that create a wild appearance. The plant produces striking ivory bell-shaped flowers in spring, which are pollinated by nocturnal moths. Known for its drought tolerance, it thrives in dry, rocky environments and is resistant to deer. The name 'rupicola' reflects its affinity for rocky habitats. This yucca is a perennial that adds a dramatic touch to gardens with its unique foliage and flower spikes.
Chlorophytum filipendulum
Chlorophytum filipendulum is a flowering plant from Equatorial Africa, belonging to the Asparagaceae family.
Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides, resembling poet's laurel, is a deciduous climbing plant native to eastern and southern Africa. It thrives in sun to part shade and is considered invasive in Australia and New Zealand. This plant is used in floral arrangements and spreads through seeds dispersed by animals.
Maianthemum japonicum
Maianthemum japonicum, commonly known as False Solomon's Seal, is a compact deciduous plant native to East Asia. It forms a 15-inch tall clump and is adorned with delicate white flowers in early spring. This plant is ideal for woodland gardens, providing a frothy display of blooms. It thrives in light shade and is well-suited for gardens that mimic its natural habitat.
Agave maculata
Agave maculata, native to Mexico, is a drought-tolerant succulent with grey-green, deeply channeled leaves marked with purple spots. It forms small rosettes and produces tall spikes of creamy pink flowers in midsummer. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and can tolerate both dry and rainy conditions.
Dracaena massangeana
Dracaena massangeana is a durable evergreen shrub with a stout tan stem and long, sword-shaped leaves striped with golden-yellow. Known for its air-purifying qualities, this tropical indoor plant thrives in low light conditions and is easy to care for.
Yucca cernua
Yucca cernua, or 'nodding Yucca', is a rare species from eastern Texas with downward-hanging flowers. It grows in disturbed habitats and features solitary rosettes of glaucous foliage, topped with tall flower spikes. This plant is a candidate for the USDA Threatened and Endangered list.
Agave parryi
Agave parryi is a succulent perennial native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It features grey-green leaves with reddish-brown spikes and forms a rosette up to 2.5 feet in diameter. This drought-tolerant plant requires full sun and is hardy to approximately -5°F. It produces a tall stalk with bright yellow blooms before dying.
Hosta 'Blue Cadet'
Hosta 'Blue Cadet' is a medium-sized hosta with blue-green, heart-shaped leaves and lavender, tubular flowers in mid-summer. It grows 16-18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, forming a perfectly round clump. This cold-hardy perennial prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade.
Drimia maritima
Drimia maritima, commonly known as Red Squill or Sea Onion, is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows from a large bulb and produces a rosette of dark green, leathery leaves that die away by fall, followed by a tall raceme of white or red-tinged flowers. This plant is adapted to rocky coastal habitats and has historical uses as a poison and medicinal remedy.
Dracaena 'Red Margined'
Dracaena 'Red Margined' is an evergreen tree known for its air-purifying qualities and easy care. It features stiff, ribbon-like green leaves with red margins and slim, curving stalks. This plant thrives in low light conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Lomandra 'Breeze'
Lomandra 'Breeze' is a grass-like perennial with fine, strap-like foliage and yellow to orange plumes in late spring to early summer. It forms a natural mounding shape, reaching 3 feet in height and width. This drought-tolerant plant is evergreen in areas with winter temperatures down to the teens.
Nolina cespitifera
Nolina cespitifera is a trunkless clump-forming plant with evergreen leaves that can reach up to 4 feet in length. This drought-tolerant perennial is native to Mexico and is well-suited for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It thrives in sunny locations and is known for its ability to attract insects, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. Nolina cespitifera's unique form and resilience make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to create a low-maintenance, water-wise landscape.
Aspidistra 'Cast Iron'
Aspidistra 'Cast Iron' is a hardy tropical indoor plant with long, stiff, pointed evergreen leaves. Known for its ability to withstand temperature extremes and harsh conditions, it features solitary, bell-shaped flowers that are typically lilac in color. This plant is easy to care for and thrives in bright light, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Agave obscura
Agave obscura is a small, rarely suckering plant native to Mexican states, found on rocky outcrops. It forms a tight mound of green, small-spined leaves and produces a 15-foot tall flower spike of dark red flowers when mature.
Yucca thompsoniana
Yucca thompsoniana, native to Texas and Northern Mexico, is a tree yucca with a single trunk and narrow, blue-grey foliage. It blooms with white flowers on tall spikes in late spring, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it suitable for xeriscaping and sunny garden areas.
Agave montana
Agave montana is a striking succulent native to the high elevations of northern Mexico, known for its glossy green leaves with large teeth and a long black spine. This drought-tolerant plant serves as an effective barrier against deer and requires ample light and well-draining soil.
Lomandra longifolia 'Platinum Beauty'
This plant features long grass-like leaves with white edges and olive green center stripes, growing in clumps up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is disease and pest resistant, drought-tolerant, and hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, preferring full sun to part shade and well-draining soil.