Plants in family asparagaceae
Yucca necopina
Yucca necopina is a newly described perennial shrub native to Texas, characterized by its rosettes of green leaves with curly threads along the edges. It produces tall flower spikes up to 9 feet with white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. This plant grows in small colonies and is adapted to river terraces and deep sand, making it a resilient choice for xeriscaping.
Cordyline 'Chocolate Queen'
Cordyline 'Chocolate Queen' is a striking plant with long green leaves adorned with purple, brown, and yellow streaks that mature to a deep green. It is versatile, tolerating medium light and suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. This plant prefers consistent moisture and can add a tropical touch to any setting with its colorful foliage.
Aspidistra elatior
Aspidistra elatior, native to Japan and Taiwan, is a hardy evergreen perennial known for its glossy dark green leaves. It tolerates low light, low humidity, and irregular watering, making it an excellent choice for indoor settings. This plant is non-toxic and safe for pets, thriving in USDA zones 7-11.
Milla magnifica
Milla magnifica is an unusual member of the onion family, growing from a bulb that remains dormant until mid-June. It features long, lax, blue-green foliage and a 3-4 foot tall flowering stalk topped with fragrant flowers resembling Queen Anne's Lace.
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.
Agave sileri
Agave sileri is a rare Texas native succulent forming a 1-foot wide rosette of blue leaves. It features bright purple-red spots and a narrow 5-foot tall stalk with yellow flowers in early summer. This plant is suitable for xeriscaping.
Dracaena marginata
This durable plant features deep green leaves with red edges and is known for its ability to remove formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air. It thrives in bright indirect light and adapts well to low light and warm temperatures. The plant is a natural humidifier and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for indoor environments.
Dracaena fragrans
Dracaena fragrans, commonly known as the corn plant, is a popular indoor foliage plant with broad leaves featuring white and green stripes. It thrives in medium to bright light and prefers average room temperatures. The plant is easy to care for, requiring the soil to dry out between waterings. Known for its air-purifying qualities, Dracaena fragrans is a great choice for improving indoor air quality. Its attractive foliage makes it a favorite for home and office environments.
Tupistra nutans
Tupistra nutans is an Indian native plant resembling an aspidistra, with 3-foot long narrow dark green leaves. It produces mustard-yellow flowers with a purple center in late fall, which are used in Indian cuisine. This plant is adaptable to dry shade conditions.
Nolina microcarpa
Nolina microcarpa, also known as bear grass, is a large, clumping species native to northern Mexico, Arizona, and New Mexico. It features evergreen, grass-like leaves that can reach nearly 36 inches in length and produces tiny white flowers in spring. The plant is dominant in desert grasslands and chaparral, resprouting after wildfires. It provides food for wildlife but is toxic to some livestock.
Yucca filifera
Yucca filifera is a tall, heavily branched plant native to central Mexico, known for its straight, ensiform leaves arranged in rosettes. It produces a striking inflorescence of white flowers and is cultivated for its fibers and use in xerophytic conditions. This hardy plant can survive temperatures as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyeri'
Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyeri', also known as the foxtail fern, is a bushy plant that grows 24 to 48 inches tall. It is a fast-growing, showy houseplant that thrives in part sun, shade, or under grow lights. This plant prefers well-draining soil and a moderate fertilization schedule.
Dracaena 'Lucky Bamboo'
Dracaena 'Lucky Bamboo' is known for its erect, bright green, cane-like stem with a corkscrew twist. It features small, lance-shaped leaves and grows well at average room temperatures, preferring medium to bright light and allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
Yucca treculeana
Yucca treculeana is a giant plant native to the Rio Grande region of south Texas, known for its stiff, 5-foot long glaucous leaves. It forms large clumps topped with massive globes of white bell-shaped flowers. This plant can grow a thick trunk up to 12 feet tall, sometimes exceeding 20 feet. Its rigid, boat-shaped leaves and light bulb-like inflorescence make it a striking addition to landscapes. Yucca treculeana is deer-resistant and its leaves have been traditionally used for thatching, while its fruit can be fermented into a beverage.
Yucca reverchonii
Yucca reverchonii is a Texas native plant with narrow blue-green leaves and tall flower spikes of bright white bells. It thrives in gravelly limestone soils and forms low, trunkless colonies.
Sansevieria 'Cleopatra'
Sansevieria 'Cleopatra' is an easy-care plant known for its low-light tolerance and distinct foliage with a rust-colored edge. This plant produces white flowers in spring and is ideal for areas with limited light. Its adaptability and unique appearance make it a popular choice for indoor gardening, adding a touch of greenery to spaces with low light. The plant's ease of care and striking foliage make it a versatile addition to any indoor garden.
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' is an evergreen plant with boldly variegated, sword-shaped leaves. It is tolerant of wind, heat, humidity, and drought, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens. The plant produces creamy white, bell-shaped flowers in summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. It is deer and rabbit resistant but poisonous to pets.
Dracaena trifasciata
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral' is a classic houseplant with long, slender leaves featuring dark green and black stripes. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it tolerates a variety of light conditions and requires well-draining soil. This plant is toxic if ingested by pets or humans.
Agave havardiana
Agave havardiana is a striking succulent native to the Big Bend area of Texas and parts of Mexico, known for its large, blue-grey rosettes and towering flower spikes. This plant thrives on rocky slopes and grasslands, forming rosettes up to 4 feet wide with thick, spiny leaves reaching 20 inches long. It is a hardy species, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as 20°F if kept dry in winter. The mature agave produces impressive 12-foot tall flower stalks adorned with bright yellow blooms. Despite its resilience, Agave havardiana faces threats from habitat loss. Its unique appearance and drought tolerance make it a fascinating addition to xeriscaping projects.
Agave simplex
Agave simplex is a striking succulent native to Cunningham Pass, Arizona, known for its grey-blue leaves forming a 20-inch tall rosette. It is sensitive to wet winter soils but thrives in dry conditions, attracting hummingbirds with its flowers. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and adds a touch of the Southwest to gardens.
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.
Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot' is a shade-loving perennial known for its striking variegated leaves with green centers and wide, pure white margins. It grows to a height and width of 1 to 3 feet, forming clumps up to 3 feet wide. In mid to late summer, it produces lavender flowers on tall spikes. This low-maintenance plant is hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is primarily valued for its attractive foliage and is tolerant of heat.
Polygonatum odoratum
Polygonatum odoratum is a colonizing herbaceous perennial native to Europe, the Caucasus, and parts of Asia. It features sturdy stalks with green leaves streaked with gold and bears scented tubular white flowers in spring. This plant spreads by underground stolons and produces dark blue fruit, making it a valuable addition to gardens for its ornamental and medicinal properties.
Polygonatum biflorum
Polygonatum biflorum, or native Solomon's seal, is a graceful woodland plant with arching stems and thumb-sized green leaves. It produces clusters of light greenish-white bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring, followed by small blue berries. This slow-spreading plant is native to eastern and central North America and thrives in shade to partial shade with medium to wet soil. Its rhizomes, which resemble the seal of King Solomon, are edible and have been used in herbal medicine. The plant is not invasive and adds a touch of elegance to woodland gardens.
Dracaena sanderiana
Dracaena sanderiana, known for its erect, bright green, cane-like stem, features a corkscrew twist with small, lance-shaped leaves. It prefers medium to bright light and average room temperatures, making it a popular indoor plant.
Sansevieria robusta
Sansevieria robusta is a low-light tolerant houseplant with tall, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped leaves. It is easily adaptable and requires minimal care, making it a popular choice for indoor spaces.
Agave jaliscana
Agave jaliscana is a succulent native to the high rainfall areas of Michoacan, Mexico, with glossy green, boat-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long. It produces a tall flower spike reaching 7 feet, thriving in pine-oak forests.
Dracaena 'Janet Craig'
Dracaena 'Janet Craig', commonly known as Dragon Tree, is a tropical indoor plant with strongly upright growth and long variegated leaves. It is known for its air-purifying qualities and easy care, making it a popular choice for homes and offices.
Sansevieria 'Fernwood'
Sansevieria 'Fernwood' is a hardy plant with slim, striped leaves that purify the air. It tolerates a range of light conditions and requires minimal watering, making it a popular choice for indoor spaces.
Drimiopsis botryoides ssp. botryoides
Drimiopsis botryoides ssp. botryoides is a fleshy bulb from tropical South Africa, related to the hyacinth. It has lance-shaped leaves with leopard-like spots and grows 8 to 10 inches tall. This plant prefers shade to partial shade and can be planted outdoors in warmer zones.