Plants in family asphodelaceae
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Aloe petricola
Aloe petricola, also known as Stone Aloe, is a medium-sized, virtually stemless succulent native to Mpumalanga, South Africa. It features striking blue-green leaves and produces tube-shaped flowers with dark brown anthers and two-tone colors in mid-summer. This plant is drought-resistant and thrives in well-drained soil with a pH ranging from acidic to slightly basic. It grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches and is winter-dormant, making it suitable for rocky locations. Aloe petricola is pollinated by sunbirds and has traditional medicinal uses. It requires full to partial sun exposure and can be propagated through offsets, cuttings, leaves, or seeds. The plant is hardy in zones 9a to 11b and can tolerate temperatures as low as 33°F.
Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro'
Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro' is a compact daylily known for its golden-yellow flowers that bloom from summer into fall. This plant attracts butterflies and has a clumping growth habit, making it suitable for beds, borders, and ground covers. 'Stella De Oro' is drought-tolerant and can handle poor soils, heat, and humidity, making it a hardy choice for various garden settings. It produces miniature orange flowers on 18-inch stems and reblooms throughout the summer. This daylily is a low-maintenance plant that can be divided every few years to maintain its vigor. It is a popular choice for adding color and interest to garden landscapes.
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.
Hemerocallis dumortieri
Hemerocallis dumortieri is one of the earliest flowering daylilies, native to Korea and parts of China. It is known for its fragrant, pure orange flowers that bloom in early April, adding a vibrant splash of color to spring gardens.
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.
Haworthia turgida
Haworthia turgida, commonly known as the 'Windowpane Plant', is a compact succulent native to the Cape Province of South Africa. It features translucent leaves that form dense clusters, making it a unique addition to any plant collection. This plant thrives in rocky environments and is highly drought-tolerant, requiring infrequent watering. It can grow up to 3 to 5 inches tall and prefers well-draining soil with coarse sand or gravel. Haworthia turgida is resilient, surviving in low light to bright, indirect light conditions. It blooms in spring with small, green tube-shaped flowers and is easy to propagate through offset removal. This succulent is hardy to temperatures as low as 23°F and is summer-dormant.
Bulbine frutescens
Bulbine frutescens is a versatile succulent with slender foliage and tall flower stalks bearing deep orange petals with frilly yellow stamens. It blooms continuously from mid-spring to fall, forming wide clumps and tolerating temperatures above 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Aloe maculata
Aloe maculata, also known as soap aloe, is native to Southern Africa and features leaves with distinctive 'H-shaped' spots. It produces flowers in a flat-topped raceme and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators.
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.
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.
Aloe purpurea
Aloe purpurea is a popular tropical indoor plant with long, straplike leaves that feature striking variegation. It adapts well to average room temperatures and bright indirect light, making it easy to care for. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it removes harmful chemicals from the air and serves as a natural humidifier.
Aloe vaombe
Aloe vaombe, also known as Malagasy tree aloe, is a large succulent that can grow up to 12 feet tall. It features rich red leaves in winter and produces orange-red flowers in mid-winter, thriving in full sun and drought conditions.
Kniphofia northiae
Kniphofia northiae is a robust evergreen perennial with curved leaves resembling an aloe and flowerheads of tubular florets that open to muted red. Native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa, it grows in soggy soil and cold mountain streams, performing well in dry sand and hot weather. This plant is hardy down to 14°F.
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.
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.
Aloe dhufarensis
Aloe dhufarensis is a succulent perennial plant with solitary, stemless rosettes that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It produces tall spikes of red to yellow flowers from April through June. This plant is used in traditional medicine and for cosmetic purposes, adding both beauty and utility to gardens.