Plants in family asparagaceae
Agave schidigera 'Royal Flush'
Agave schidigera 'Royal Flush' is a succulent with stiff, smooth-edged leaves featuring a central green pattern and creamy yellow edges. It grows slowly and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Mishima Fukurin'
Hosta 'Mishima Fukurin' is a Japanese hybrid resembling a dwarf Hosta 'Regal Splendor'. It features upright petioles with outfacing green leaves edged in yellow. This plant forms clumps about one foot tall and two feet wide, topped with dark purple flowers in midsummer.
Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' is a clump-forming perennial with dark-green leaves edged in golden yellow and creamy white flowers. It is extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, and attracts butterflies.
Agave de-meesteriana 'Variegata'
Agave de-meesteriana 'Variegata' is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant known for its variegated leaves. It requires ample light, preferably from a south-facing position, and thrives in porous, well-draining soil. This plant needs little watering and benefits from periods of drought between waterings, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping.
Hosta 'Spotlight'
Hosta 'Spotlight' is a giant perennial forming a 4-foot wide clump of shiny golden foliage. It features semi-upright growth and produces 38-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Phantom'
Hosta 'Phantom' is a seedling of H. 'Riptide', known for its thick, heavily rippled green leaves with a greyish cast. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 30-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers. This hosta thrives in shaded garden areas and is ideal for cottage gardens and rain gardens. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life and color to garden spaces.
Hosta 'Dust Devil'
Hosta 'Dust Devil' is a striking plant with wide, pointed dark green leaves edged in creamy white. It forms large clumps up to 4 feet wide and produces 3-foot tall scapes of medium lavender flowers. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Dance With Me'
Hosta 'Dance With Me' is a sport of H. 'Summer Music', featuring golden heart-shaped leaves with a dark green border. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces 2-foot tall spikes of light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is appreciated for its unique foliage and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Agave palmeri 'Ruby Az'
Agave palmeri 'Ruby Az' is a succulent originating from Ruby, Arizona, forming a 2-foot tall and wide solitary green rosette. It is notable for its set of teeth and is well-suited for xeriscaping and sunny locations.
Agave geminiflora 'Leaping Lizards'
Agave geminiflora 'Leaping Lizards' is a variegated mutation with narrow, flexible green leaves bordered in creamy yellow. It forms a 20-inch tall by 3-foot wide rosette and prefers more water during the growing season, making it a striking addition to xeriscapes.
Rohdea japonica 'Chirimen Boshi'
Rohdea japonica 'Chirimen Boshi' is an evergreen sacred lily with distinctive V-shaped leaves and a narrow creamy white edge. It grows to 12 inches tall and spreads 20 inches wide, producing red berries in fall. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in shaded areas.
Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star'
Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star' is a low-light house plant introduced by Plant Delights/JLBG in 1999. It features medium green leaves speckled with tiny yellow freckles and white ground-hugging flowers in January. This durable plant grows well in both moist and dry soils with good drainage, making it a versatile choice for indoor and outdoor settings.
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 'Titanic'
Hosta 'Titanic' is a large clump-forming plant with wide golden borders and chartreuse-green centers. It produces light lavender flowers in midsummer and is a descendant of Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. This plant is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3a to 8b and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a striking addition to shade gardens.
Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers'
Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers' is a striking succulent with an upright rosette of glossy, dark green leaves edged with creamy yellow margins. It grows to about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, forming a clump that attracts hummingbirds with its flowers. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Aloe 'Krakatoa'
Aloe 'Krakatoa' is a slow-growing succulent with bumpy leaves edged in green and coral pink. It is winter-dormant and requires well-drained soil and light shade to partial sun.
Hosta 'Lakeside Cupcake'
Hosta 'Lakeside Cupcake' is a small hosta with a 5-inch tall by 1-foot wide clump. Its thick, heavily-cupped leaves have a creamy white center with a blue-green border. The plant produces near white flowers in late spring and attracts hummingbirds.
Agave univittata
Agave univittata is a mid-sized succulent with wide, spiny leaves that feature a striking yellow central streak. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, making it ideal for xeriscaping. It attracts hummingbirds and can survive temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit, adding both beauty and resilience to gardens.
Dasylirion miquihuanense
Dasylirion miquihuanense is a plant native to the Michiquana region of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, growing at elevations of 6000 feet. It develops a massive 6-foot tall trunk with age and features twisting, 4-foot long spiny green foliage. This plant is known for its dramatic appearance and drought tolerance.
Hosta 'Shirley Vaughn'
Hosta 'Shirley Vaughn' is a giant clump-forming perennial with wavy green leaves and a wide cream-yellow margin. It grows up to 60 inches wide and produces 3-foot spikes of lavender flowers in July, attracting pollinators to the garden.
Hosta 'Evelyn Mccafferty'
Hosta 'Evelyn Mccafferty' is known for its large, rounded blue leaves with incredible corrugation and cupping. It grows up to 3 feet in diameter and produces pure white flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Ginga'
Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Ginga' is a long-cultivated cast iron plant with narrow, dark green leaves speckled with creamy white. Known for its bizarre, lily pad-like purple flowers at the base of the foliage, this plant is very low maintenance and thrives in shade. It is durable in less than ideal conditions and makes a superb houseplant.
Hosta 'Yesterdays Memories'
Hosta 'Yesterdays Memories' is a 2006 introduction by Hans Hansen, forming a 4-foot wide clump of chartreuse golden leaves with a dark green border. This vigorous plant produces 20-inch spikes of light lavender flowers in midsummer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its striking foliage and blooms make it a popular choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Childhood Sweetheart'
Hosta 'Childhood Sweetheart' forms an 18-inch tall by 32-inch wide mound of shiny green foliage with a yellow border. It produces 16-inch tall spikes of lavender flowers in September, adding late-season interest to shade gardens. This hosta's vibrant foliage and flowers make it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Blue Diamond'
Hosta 'Blue Diamond' is a clumping perennial known for its powdery blue, diamond-shaped leaves. It produces white striped lavender flowers on tall scapes in early summer. This plant is the largest of the tardiana blues and is a popular choice for adding color and texture to shaded garden areas.
Eucomis 'Meguru'
Eucomis 'Meguru' is a cultivar of the pineapple lily, bred for the cut-flower market. It features upright green foliage and 27-inch tall spikes of greenish white flowers with burgundy ovaries. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny conditions.
Hosta 'Carrie Ann'
Hosta 'Carrie Ann' is a small hosta with medium green leaves bordered by creamy white edges. It produces white flowers in late summer, adding a delicate touch to shaded garden areas. This plant is well-suited for groundcover and thrives in light shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Bobbie Sue'
Hosta 'Bobbie Sue' is a white-bordered hosta forming a 4-foot wide mound of long, corrugated, dark green leaves. It produces 32-inch scapes of lavender flowers in July.
Hosta 'Alvatine Taylor'
Hosta 'Alvatine Taylor' is a broad-spreading clump-forming plant with elongated blue-green leaves edged in gold. It produces white flowers on 4-foot tall scapes in early summer, adding vertical interest to shade gardens. Its striking foliage and flowers make it a popular choice for hosta enthusiasts.