Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta 'Torchlight'
Hosta 'Torchlight' is a hybrid plant known for its nearly round, dark green leaves with wide white margins and burgundy-red petioles. It forms a 45-inch wide mound and produces 22-inch scapes of lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is a great choice for shaded garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its striking foliage and attractive flowers make it a standout in any garden setting.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl'
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl' is a bulbous plant with luscious pink florets, related to the Lily family. It is deer-resistant and thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, making it a beautiful addition to spring gardens.
Hosta 'Limey Lisa'
Hosta 'Limey Lisa' is a fast-growing clump-forming plant with small, spoon-shaped leaves that emerge bright yellow and fade to chartreuse green. It grows to 10 inches tall and 20 inches wide, with spikes of light lavender flowers appearing in early summer.
Hosta 'Rainbow's End'
Hosta 'Rainbow's End' is a shade-loving perennial with variegated foliage in creamy white, bright yellow, acid green, and deep olive. It produces lavender blooms on reddish stems and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This cold-hardy and heat-resistant plant forms neat, fountain-like mounds and thrives in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils.
Hosta 'Rascal'
Hosta 'Rascal' is a vase-shaped plant with chartreuse gold leaves bordered in green. It forms a 30-inch wide clump and produces pale lavender flowers on 3-foot scapes in early summer.
Hosta 'Margin Of Error'
Hosta 'Margin Of Error' is a new hybrid by Bob Kuk, featuring a semi-upright clump with thick, long, dark green leaves bordered in creamy white. This plant forms 3-foot wide clumps topped with 2-foot scapes of light lavender flowers in late summer. It is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a charming addition to any landscape.
Agave asperrima 'Koehres Form'
Agave asperrima 'Koehres Form' is a northern Mexican species with sandpapery, silvery blue leaves. It forms a rosette about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, resembling a dwarf Agave americana. This plant is less tolerant of winter moisture but produces tall spikes with fragrant yellow flowers when mature.
Agave schidigera 'Bright Lights'
Agave schidigera 'Bright Lights' is a striking succulent with bright creamy leaf edges and white chalked-etchings on the leaf backs. This slower-growing specimen forms a non-offsetting clump 15 inches tall and 20 inches wide, making it suitable for container growth. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations.
Hosta 'Edina Heritage'
Hosta 'Edina Heritage' features 1-foot rounded blue-green leaves with heavy corrugation, forming a 4-foot wide clump. In late spring, it produces lavender flowers on 40-inch scapes, adding color and texture to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Neat And Tidy'
Hosta 'Neat And Tidy' is a medium-sized hosta with unique rounded green leaves. It forms a tidy mound and produces white flowers, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas. This hosta is attractive to birds and butterflies and thrives in light shade.
Hosta 'Roy Klehm'
Hosta 'Roy Klehm' is a tetraploid sport of Hosta 'Summer Serenade', featuring large, dark green leaves with a bright gold central pattern. This perennial forms clumps about 21 inches tall and 2 feet wide, making it an excellent groundcover. In early summer, it produces white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for cottage gardens and dry shade areas. Its variegated foliage adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting, and it is also salt-tolerant, making it versatile for various landscapes.
Aspidistra zongbayi 'Yunnan Sunbeam'
Aspidistra zongbayi 'Yunnan Sunbeam' is a durable plant collected in Yunnan, China, known for its 6-inch petioles and 8-inch long green leaves with a wide central stripe of creamy yellow. This plant forms a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump and is suitable for less than ideal conditions, thriving in both moist and dry soils with good drainage. It must be grown in shade and is an excellent houseplant due to its bold texture and upright form. 'Yunnan Sunbeam' is a superb choice for those seeking a resilient and visually striking plant.
Hosta 'Sitting Pretty'
Hosta 'Sitting Pretty' is a small, fast-growing clump with bright glossy golden leaves bordered by dark green. It produces dark lavender flowers in summer and is known for attracting pollinators.
Hosta 'Quarter Back'
Hosta 'Quarter Back' is a miniature hosta with quarter-sized dark green leaves. It forms a clump that never exceeds 1 inch tall and 6 inches wide, making it ideal for trough gardens. This plant is known for its good vigor and is a charming addition to small garden spaces.
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap'
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' is a Japanese selection with a striking white pattern of variegation on its evergreen leaves. It grows 30 inches tall and is ideal for brightening dark spots in woodland shade gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in both moist and dry soils.
Agave schidigera
Agave schidigera is a small to medium-sized succulent native to Mexico, featuring narrow dark green leaves with sharp tips and dramatic silvery-white markings. It forms rosettes up to 3 feet across and is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. This plant thrives in full sun and requires light to moderate watering.
Hosta 'Cherub'
Hosta 'Cherub' is a charming hybrid plant known for its small clump of thick, dark green leaves with a wide white margin. This perennial forms a compact mound about 30 inches wide and produces light lavender flowers on 12-inch scapes in early summer. It is well-suited for cottage gardens and shaded areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant thrives in light shade and is a popular choice for groundcover in moist, well-drained soils. Its attractive foliage and ability to grow in dry shade make it a versatile addition to any garden. Hosta 'Cherub' is also appreciated for its ability to attract birds and its suitability for rain gardens. This plant is a delightful option for those looking to add texture and color to shaded garden spaces.
Agave macroacantha 'Blue Ribbon'
Agave macroacantha 'Blue Ribbon' is a succulent from Puebla, Mexico, featuring tight rosettes of blue, finger-like leaves with a terminal black spine. It grows 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Hosta 'Stirfry'
Hosta 'Stirfry' is a unique plant with dark green leaves that twist at the tip. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces near-black lavender bells on tall scapes, attracting hummingbirds to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Tiny Tears'
Hosta 'Tiny Tears' is a compact hybrid suitable for shady rock gardens, forming tight clumps of tiny green heart-shaped leaves. It blooms with dark lavender flowers on 6-inch scapes in early summer, making it a charming addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Red October'
Hosta 'Red October' is a unique hosta variety featuring bright red petioles and dark green foliage with a silver-white underside. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces red-purple flower spikes in early October. The medium lavender flowers add a touch of color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Austin Dickinson'
Hosta 'Austin Dickinson' is a hybrid hosta with round, blue-green leaves that develop puckering with age. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and features a wide white border. In early summer, it blooms with large, fragrant light lavender flowers on tall scapes, attracting pollinators to the garden.
Agave colorata 'Misashibo'
Agave colorata 'Misashibo' is a rare agave from northwestern Sonora, Mexico, known for its horizontal leaf banding and solitary growth habit. It matures at 1 foot tall by 2 feet wide and produces a 10-foot tall spike of orange and yellow flowers.
Hosta 'Azure Gem'
Hosta 'Azure Gem' is a small, fast-multiplying blue hosta with miniature Hosta sieboldiana-like foliage. Its dusty blue, heart-shaped leaves are corrugated with prominent veins, adding texture and interest to shaded garden areas. This plant forms a very small clump, reaching only 7 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it ideal for rock gardens or as a groundcover. In June, it produces 15-inch scapes of lilac flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Hosta 'Azure Gem' is a hybrid with parents including Hosta 'Silver Bay' and Hosta venusta, ensuring a robust and reliable growth habit. Its compact size and unique coloration make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of blue to their plantings. This hosta's adaptability to various light conditions and low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Agave montana 'Lime Flash'
Agave montana 'Lime Flash' is a succulent with glossy leaves displaying three shades of green. It forms 18-inch tall rosettes that are 2 feet wide and rarely offsets without prompting. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and thrives in sunny, dry conditions.
Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Asperrima'
Grown from seed collected near La Escondida, Mexico, these winter-hardy natural hybrids grow to 5 feet tall and 12 feet wide. They have grey-green coloration, upturned leaf tips, and produce scant few pups at the clump base.
Agave univittata 'Splendida'
Agave univittata 'Splendida' is a striking succulent known for its variegated rosette of dark green leaves with a central yellow stripe. This century plant species is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil. It produces a tall flower spike with fragrant blooms and offsets close to the parent rosette. The plant is sensitive to water-logging and freezing temperatures below 40°F.
Hosta 'Don Stevens'
Hosta 'Don Stevens' is a shade-loving perennial with glossy green leaves and a wide, creamy-yellow band. It forms a 40-inch wide clump and is topped with dark purple flowers in late summer. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Aspidistra lutea 'Mai Chau'
Aspidistra lutea 'Mai Chau' is a dwarf species with wide leaves that spread outward. It produces small yellow flowers emerging from leaf bases in mid-October and is native to the area near Mai Chau, Vietnam. This plant is well-suited for shaded areas and adds a unique texture to gardens.