Shady Oaks Nursery Best New Perennial Varieties

New Plants for 2008

Add these Great New Varieties to Your Collection!

Agave weberi 'Arizona Star'

Agave montana 'Baccarat'

Agave bracteosa 'Calamar'

Agave 'Cream Spike'

Agave 'Cornelius'

Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'

This spectacular agave displays blue-green leaves surrounded by a dramatic creamy-white margin. The thick leaves comprising the 12 inch clump feature maroon-black leaf tips and teeth along the margins when mature. Leaf impressions from the reverse side of unfurling leaves reminiscent of fossils are evident on fully expanded leaves. For full sun in well-drained soils in zone 7b (guessing ) to 9, or fantastic as a potted specimen.

The spectacular wide yellow margins of 'Cornelius' gives this agave its "wow" factor. Passed around in the California collector's market for a number of years as 'Quasimodo', 'Incurva Marginata' and 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa'; this plant forms an 18" tall x 2.5 ft. wide clump of thick wavy blue-green leaves margined by a 2 inch wide yellow edge at maturity. For full sun in well-drained soils in zones 9 and 10, or for use as a specimen plant in containers.

This upright agave features rubbery green leaves surrounded by a creamy-yellow margin. With its rapid growth rate, graceful and architectural form it is especially suited for pot culture. Matures at around 3 feet. For full sun, well-drained soil in zones 9 and above.

The open, spreading leaves of Agave guingola give the plant a distinct, architectural appearance. The blue-gray leaves are boat-shaped and are margined with very small brown teeth. One of the few agaves that can tolerate some shade. Grows to 3 feet tall by 4 feet wide at maturity. Hardy in zones 9 and 10.

Agave attenuata 'Kara's Stripes' PPAF

Agave 'Kissho Kan'

Agave celsii 'Multicolor'

Agave parryi ssp huachuensis

This exciting new center-variegated agave is a new Plant Haven release. 'Kara's Stripes' features wide yellow leaves edged with a green margin. Light shade to partial sun in container culture or landscape use in zones 10 and 11.

This fantastic agave is a Japanese selection featuring blue-gray leaves with beautiful creamy-white edges. The terminal spines emerge a light brown color, changing to burgundy-brown with maturity. 'Kissho Kan' translates to "happy or lucky crown". Hardiness is unknown, but would make an excellent container specimen. To 12 inches at maturity. Zones 10b to 11.

This sport of Agave celsii features compact rosettes of thick, gray-green leaves margined by a wide creamy border. The parent species is native to cloud forests of North Central Mexico. Hardy in zones 9 and 10, elsewhere as a container plant.

This agave forms a very attractive rosette of glaucous blue-gray wedge-shaped leaves. A prime candidate for pot culture. It naturally occurs in the Huachuca Mountains 5000 to 8000 ft. elevation on the Arizona-Mexican border. Grows to 2 feet wide at maturity. Hardy outdoors in zones 7 to 9.

Agave paryi truncata

Agave 'Sharkskin Shoes'

Agave x leopoldii

Agave victoriae-regina 'Porcupine'

The wide blue-gray leaves of Agave paryi truncata form a formal, symetrical rosette. Each rounded leaf terminates with a dark, pointed spike. Native to Durango, Mexico, it is adaptable to full sun and well-drained soils in zones 6 to 9a. A classic and favorite among agave collectors. To 18" x 18" with maturity.

This naturally occuring Mexican hybrid between Agave ferdinand-regis and Agave scabra is a Yucca-Do introduction originating from the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. The thick, olive-green leaves form and upright clump to 3-ft tall by 3-ft. wide at maturity. With its architectual form and rugged beauty it is an excellent choice for specimen use in the landscape, or as a container plant in colder zones. Not a fast grower, its growth rate is "agonizingly-slow". Hardy in zone 7b to 10.

This hybrid between two closely related agaves (filifera and schidigera) displays upright narrow, ridged leaves with cascading filifers along the margins. Of a compact nature, the 6 to 12 inch clumps are hardy in zones 9 to 11, or suitable for pot culture.

This clonal selection of Agave victoriae-regina from Yucca Do Nursery features very thick compact green leaves with white leaf edges. Carl best sums up the species by saying "an incredible plant. When first glimpsed it does not look real, but like an artichoke carved out of green stone!" Cold hardy in zones 8 to 10. Great for container culture elsewhere.

Agave toumeana

Ariasema triphyllum 'Starburst'

Farfugium 'Shishi Botan'

Agave toumeyana, native to central Arizona, features thick, upright gray-green leaves with unraveling filifers along the leaf margins when mature. Because of its smaller size (12" x 12") it is suitable for rock gardens, for the front of the border, or easily added to a container garden. For full sun in well-drained soils in non-humid zones 7b to 10.

This stunning aloe from the mountains of South Africa features light green leaves arranged in a spiral; like deli meats and cheese on a party tray. Partial sun to light shade in very well-drained soil, and is hardy in Zone 7b to 9. Otherwise makes a fantastic pot plant. Grows to 12" tall at maturity.

This fantastic variety of the North American Jack-in-the-Pulpit features beautiful green leaves with distinctly pronounced silver veins. The vigorous 2 foot tall clump displays a green flower in mid spring. For moist, well-drained soil in shade.

This fantastic Japanese selection of farfugium (Ligularia) has thick green leaves so tightly ruffled they resemble curly parsley. The 12 inch x 18 inch clumps are topped in autumn with heads of yellow, daisy-like flowers. For moist, shaded soils in zones 7 to 10.

Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

Heuchera 'Beaujolais' PPAF

Heuchera 'Blackout' PPAF

Heuchera 'Citronelle' PP#17,934

A vigorous selection with large dark burgundy-red leaves with silver highlights and darker veins. A hybrid with the Heuchera 'Gloire d' Orleans' (Lemoine) a historical French selection and Heuchera 'Caramel'. Near white flowers. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.

Heuchera 'Encore' PPAF

Heuchera 'Mocha' PPAF

Heuchera 'Pinot Gris' PPAF

Heuchera 'Pinot Noir' PPAF

'Pinot Noir' features smaller dark purple-gray leaves with a silver overlay. A hybrid with the Heuchera 'Gloire d' Orleans' (Lemoine) a historical French selection and Heuchera 'Caramel'. White flowers are produced early in the season in great abundance. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.