Plants in family asphodelaceae
Haworthia herbacea
Haworthia herbacea is a succulent native to South Africa, known for its greenish-yellow leaves with small spines. The leaves darken and develop raised white spots with maturity. This easy-to-care-for plant forms rosettes up to 2 inches in diameter and is well-suited for indoor environments with little light or water.
Haworthiopsis limifolia
Haworthiopsis limifolia is a succulent native to Southern Africa, known for its resilience and ease of care. It can survive indoors with minimal light and water, making it an ideal houseplant. The rosettes can reach up to 5 inches in diameter, and it blooms in summer and fall.
Haworthia cymbiformis
Haworthia cymbiformis is a resilient succulent from Southern Africa, specifically Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa. It is known for surviving indoors with minimal light or water, making it an ideal houseplant for low-maintenance environments.
Aloe aculeata
Aloe aculeata is a drought-tolerant succulent native to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. It grows as a rosette with spines on the leaves and blooms reddish-orange to yellow flowers in mid-winter.
Aloe perfoliata
This hardy, drought-tolerant plant reproduces in numerous ways and requires ample light, preferably in sunny areas. It needs porous, well-draining soil and little watering, avoiding wet soil and freezing temperatures below 40°F.
Aloe krapohliana
Aloe krapohliana is a dwarf aloe native to South Africa and Namibia, known for its circular shape and slow growth rate. It grows to about 8-10 inches in height and features tubular orange-red flowers with greenish-yellow tips that bloom in winter. This plant prefers direct sunlight and requires minimal watering, especially during its summer dormancy. It is frost-tolerant and thrives in well-draining, porous soil.
Haworthia parksiana
Haworthia parksiana is a rare succulent native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is one of the smallest Haworthia species, growing in rosettes up to 4 cm in diameter. Often hidden in the ground, this plant thrives under bushes and is adapted to receive rain throughout the year.
Aloe microstigma
Aloe microstigma is a medium-sized succulent endemic to Southern Africa, known for its leaves that change color under environmental stress. It blooms from late autumn to January with flowers ranging from yellow to red. This easy-to-grow plant tolerates weekly watering in summer and can withstand light frost.
Aloe peglerae
Aloe peglerae, also known as the 'fez aloe', is an endangered succulent native to South Africa. It forms a compact, spherical rosette of glaucous leaves, typically reaching 7 to 15 inches in height. This aloe blooms in July and August, producing a single cylindrical spike of dull to deep red tubular flowers. It is drought-resistant and prefers sandy, well-drained soil, thriving in light shade or indirect light. Aloe peglerae is a slow-growing plant with slight frost tolerance, making it a unique addition to succulent collections.
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' is an evergreen perennial with sword-like leaves featuring green and white stripes. It blooms with lavender star-shaped flowers in early spring and produces dark blue berries from fall to winter. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is deer resistant, and thrives in partial sun to full shade. Its tolerance to various soil types and salt spray makes it a versatile choice for gardens in USDA zones 8-11.
Haworthia 'Savanna'
Haworthia 'Savanna' is a succulent with upright, ghost green, lance-shaped leaves adorned with textured bumps. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires bright to indirect light. This plant performs best at temperatures between 65-82°F and tolerates a range of humidity levels.
Haworthia retusa
Haworthia retusa, a perennial succulent from South Africa, is known for its thick, triangular leaves and small white flowers. It forms tight rosettes and grows sunken beneath the ground, with shiny leaf-top windows. This plant is widely cultivated and requires protection from freezing temperatures, thriving in full shade.
Gasteria carinata
Gasteria carinata is a stemless succulent native to South Africa, characterized by triangular, dark green leaves with spots. It grows up to 7.2 inches in height and produces white to pink flowers with green stripes. The plant thrives in bright light, avoiding direct sunlight, and prefers a dry and soak watering method.
Kniphofia caulescens
Kniphofia caulescens is an evergreen plant with glaucous foliage resembling a blue octopus. It is topped with 4-foot tall spikes of orange and yellow flowers in July and August, thriving in typical garden conditions.
Kniphofia sarmentosa
Kniphofia sarmentosa, native to South Africa's Karroo region, is a perennial with striking coral-orange flower spikes. It features thin, blue-grey foliage that forms narrow clumps up to 2 feet tall. This plant is slightly stoloniferous, especially in moist soils, and flowers early in spring, continuing through winter in warmer zones. It is well-suited for sunny gardens and attracts butterflies, making it a vibrant addition to any landscape. Its ability to thrive in rain gardens and resist rabbits adds to its appeal.
Haworthia 'Concolor'
Haworthia 'Concolor' is a miniature succulent native to South Africa, known for its speckled green leaves with a bumpy texture. It forms loose rosettes up to 5 inches in diameter and produces tall bloom stalks with tiny white blossoms. This pet-safe plant thrives in low indoor light and requires great drainage and infrequent watering.
Hemerocallis 'Crystal Tide'
This cold-hardy perennial produces waxy ivory and lemon-yellow blooms that are showy and fragrant. It reblooms from late spring to mid-summer and is drought-tolerant once established. The plant grows 24-36 inches tall with 4-5 inch blooms and thrives in USDA growing zones 4-10.
Haworthia cymbiformis var. cymbiformis
Haworthia cymbiformis is a succulent native to South Africa, known for its star-like rosettes with translucent windows. This compact plant grows up to 4 inches tall and thrives in bright, indirect light with minimal water. It prefers well-draining soil and is summer-dormant, making it ideal for hardiness zones 9 to 11. The plant features fleshy green leaves and blooms bright white star flowers with a yellow spot in June. It is frost-tolerant down to 30°F and can be propagated through offsets or seeds.
Aloe fosteri
Aloe fosteri, named after Cyril Foster, is a winter-hardy aloe species native to South Africa. It forms a trunkless specimen with thick, fleshy green leaves adorned with white flecks and silver bands, edged with orange-red spines. Bright orange tubular flowers tipped in yellow bloom on this plant, which requires a dry, well-drained site in winter. Its sap is traditionally used to treat wounds.
Gonialoe variegata
This slow-growing succulent is native to South Africa and Namibia and reaches 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide. It produces orange to salmon pink flowers and is mildly toxic to pets, preferring partial shade and well-drained soil.
Aloe thraskii
Aloe thraskii, also known as Dune Aloe, is a tall, fast-growing aloe native to South Africa's coastal regions. It features large, pale grey-green leaves that curve downwards and produces striking orange and yellow flowers. This aloe can grow up to 13 feet tall and prefers full sun, though it is not completely frost-resistant.
Aloe humilis
Aloe humilis, also known as Spider Aloe, is a low-growing succulent native to South Africa's Cape Province. It forms dense clusters of small, spiny rosettes and blooms with bright orange tubular flowers in spring. This hardy plant can withstand temperatures as low as 10°F and prefers sandy, well-drained soil.
Aloe juvenna
Aloe juvenna, also known as Tiger Tooth Aloe, is a miniature succulent native to Kenya. It features compact triangular leaves with cream-white spots and small teeth along the margins. This drought-resistant plant thrives in bright light and well-draining soil.
Hemerocallis 'Yangtze'
Hemerocallis 'Yangtze' is a daylily cultivar featuring bright yellow flowers that rebloom throughout the growing season. This semi-evergreen plant has compact foliage and produces flowers 2 to 4 inches wide. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. The plant grows to about 18 inches tall and forms clumps similar to ornamental grasses. It blooms in early to mid-spring and again in summer, providing a long-lasting display of color.
Haworthia truncata
Haworthia truncata is a slow-growing succulent from South Africa, known for its unique leaves with a nearly rectangular cross-section. It grows up to 2 cm tall and features white, tubular flowers in summer. This plant requires well-drained soil and adapts to full sun environments.
Hemerocallis 'Little Business'
Hemerocallis 'Little Business' is a daylily with bold red flowers that rebloom all summer. It is frost tolerant and grows 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. This plant is extremely cold hardy and drought tolerant once established.
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus, a native Chinese species, is renowned for its fragrant, lemony-yellow flowers that open in the evening and close by morning. This daylily is used in breeding new cultivars and has edible flowers popular in Chinese and Japanese cuisine. It features long leaves and scapes bearing its distinctive blooms.
Gasteria obliqua
Gasteria obliqua is a dwarf succulent native to South Africa, known for its dark green leaves with white specks and rough edges. It can produce pink and orange bell-shaped flowers and thrives in bright, indirect light with minimal watering. This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-draining, sandy soil and is ideal for indoor or outdoor succulent collections.
Haworthia chloracantha
Haworthia chloracantha is a succulent native to the Cape Province of South Africa, known for its pale yellow-green leaves and prolific clustering. It forms rosettes with 18 to 25 stiff, erect leaves and produces whitish flowers. This fast-growing plant requires light shade and low ambient humidity.
Gasteria 'Limpopo'
Gasteria 'Limpopo' is a succulent that requires minimal watering, typically every 2-3 weeks. It is well-suited for sunny locations and thrives in well-draining soil. This plant is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance option that can withstand periods of drought.