Plants in family asparagaceae
Hosta yingeri
Hosta yingeri is a rare perennial species found on offshore islands of South Korea. It features glossy green leaves and distinctive star-shaped flowers, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Hosta ventricosa
Hosta ventricosa is a robust plant native to China, known for its large, heart-shaped dark green leaves. It produces dark lavender flowers on tall scapes, reaching up to 30 inches. This species reproduces through pseudogamous apomixis, making it unique among hostas. It has been introduced to the eastern United States and is appreciated for its lush foliage and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Dracaena 'Florida Beauty'
Dracaena 'Florida Beauty' is a versatile plant that grows well in low light conditions, resembling small indoor trees. It features glossy green leaves with yellow flecks that age to white, and thick brown bamboo-like stems, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor growth.
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.
Sansevieria 'Black Gold'
Sansevieria 'Black Gold' is a hardy houseplant known for its tall, sword-shaped leaves with striking gold edges. It is highly adaptable and can thrive in low-light conditions, making it an excellent choice for indoor environments. This plant is easy to care for, requiring minimal attention and infrequent watering. Its robust nature makes it a popular choice for those new to plant care or looking for a low-maintenance addition to their home.
Sansevieria 'Black Gold Hahnii'
Sansevieria 'Black Gold Hahnii' is an easy-care houseplant with tall, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped leaves. It is tolerant of low light levels and is known for its adaptability, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Agave lechuguilla
Agave lechuguilla, a century plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert, is known for its large patches of thick, upright foliage. It flowers once in its lifetime, producing a tall stalk before dying, and reproduces through underground offshoots. The plant is used for making rope and fiber and is toxic to cattle and sheep.
Hosta 'Francee'
Hosta 'Francee' is a shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped, dark green leaves edged in white. It grows 1-2 feet tall and produces light lavender flowers in mid to late summer. This plant thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Echeandia reflexa
Echeandia reflexa is a perennial plant native to south Texas through Mexico to Honduras, first described in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Agavoideae and is found in the mountains of Mexico. Hardy in zone 7, it produces small yellow daisies and is a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Cordyline australis
Cordyline australis is a widely branched monocot tree endemic to New Zealand, growing up to 66 feet tall. It has a stout trunk and sword-like leaves that can reach over 3 feet in length. The tree produces sweetly perfumed flowers and white berries, serving as a food source for native birds. It is hardy, fast-growing, and used by the Māori for food and durable fiber.
Agave asperrima
Agave asperrima is a robust succulent native to northern Mexico and southwestern Texas, known for its rigid, upright foliage that ranges from green to glaucous grey. This plant forms a 3-foot wide clump and can produce giant flower spikes up to 15 feet tall after about 15 years. It thrives in dry, mountainous terrain and is winter hardy, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Agave asperrima is sensitive to winter moisture but is otherwise a reliable and low-maintenance plant for sunny locations.
Agave guadalajarana
Agave guadalajarana is a rare succulent native to the volcanic regions of Guadalajara, Mexico. It features a basal rosette of grey-green leaves adorned with large spines and a thick brown terminal spine. This slow-growing plant can produce a flower spike up to 13 feet tall and is known for its excellent heat tolerance. It is hardy to 26°F when kept dry.
Yucca gigantea
Yucca gigantea is a robust plant native to arid regions, known for its ability to produce 'pups' at the base. It prefers well-drained soil and minimal watering, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. This plant is hardy and can be grown in various climates across the USA.
Sansevieria zeylanica
A low-maintenance indoor plant, this evergreen perennial has banded green and dark green leaves and spreads by rhizomes. It rarely blooms indoors but has air-purifying qualities and grows up to 2-3 feet tall. It is toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested.
Hosta 'Sunhosta'
Hosta 'Sunhosta' is a medium-sized variegated hosta with trumpet-shaped pale pink blooms that attract hummingbirds. It performs best in full sun and is hardy from USDA Zone 4 to Zone 10. The plant features bright green leaves with wide, creamy yellow-white margins and is known for its low cold requirements and tolerance to disease and drought.
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.
Dracaena 'Song Of Jamaica'
Dracaena 'Song Of Jamaica' is a multi-stemmed shrub with narrow, smooth green leaves. It is part of a large group of popular foliage plants, known for its variegated leaves and ability to thrive in average room temperatures with ample light.
Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'
Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii', commonly known as Foxtail Fern, is an evergreen plant with arching plumes of needle-like leaves. It produces white flowers and red berries, adding ornamental interest. This low-maintenance plant grows 2-3 feet tall and thrives in filtered sun or partial shade. It prefers slightly moist soil and is extremely toxic to pets, making it important to place it out of their reach.
Sansevieria 'Night Owl'
Sansevieria 'Night Owl' is a low-maintenance plant with yellow-edged, green and silver variegated leaves. It is tolerant of low light and is part of the Hahnii cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii. This plant is ideal for indoor settings, adding a touch of elegance with its soft green leaves.
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.
Convallaria keiskei
Convallaria keiskei is a variegated selection of lily of the valley with 10-inch tall green leaves striped with cream. It produces lightly fragrant white flowers in early spring, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Danae racemosa
Danae racemosa, also known as Alexandrian laurel, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub native to Iran and the Middle East. It features green stems and waxy-green leaves, producing ornamental reddish-orange berries in the fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in shady areas and is recognized for its glossy foliage. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Disporopsis pernyi
Disporopsis pernyi, also known as Evergreen Solomon's Seal, is a robust plant native to the rocky mountains of southern China. It forms a 4-foot wide patch of 1-foot tall stalks with thick, round evergreen leaves. In mid-spring, it produces small, fragrant white flowers, followed by fleshy dark purple fruit. This plant thrives in woodland conditions and is an excellent groundcover with its glossy dark-green leaves and arched stems. It is drought-tolerant and performs well in both sun and shade.
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.
Liriope muscari 'Super Blue'
An improved addition to Big Blue Liriope, this plant tolerates more direct sunlight and features lavender-blue flower blossoms and spiky dark green foliage. It produces clusters of black berries after blooming and serves as an evergreen ground cover, border, or edging plant. It prefers moist, loamy soil and part shade but tolerates dry soil once established and is heat, humidity, and drought tolerant.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
Native to southern Africa, this herbaceous perennial features green and white striped foliage and leaves up to 18 inches long. It produces white flowers on long stalks year-round and is known for its air-purifying abilities.
Yucca baileyi
Yucca baileyi, also known as Navajo yucca, is a drought-resistant shrub native to the southwestern United States. It features greenish-white to slightly purplish flowers on a tall stalk and is used by the Navajo for fibers and soap. This plant prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun, making it suitable for arid landscapes.
Dasylirion gentryi
Dasylirion gentryi, native to southern Sonora, Mexico, is an evergreen plant with green, slightly twisted, spiny leaves. It is similar to Dasylirion wheeleri but has a more open form. The plant produces impressive 9-foot tall flower spikes with tightly clustered tiny flowers, thriving in seasonally moist conditions.
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.