New Plants to Add to Your Collection!

Agave 'Mateo'
Agave 'Hammer Time'
Agave 'Splendida'
Agave 'Royal Spine'
This upright growing agave features rosettes of spineless medium green leaves that show a distinct stripe down the middle of each leaf. Grows to 2 feet wide by 2 feet tall. A selected variegated seedling of Agave bracteosa. Gary Hammer discovered this Agave x leopoldii form in Mexico. Has spikey foliage with many curling filifers showing off the dark green center and creamy-white edges. Grows to 8 inches tall by 15 inches wide in zones 8b to 10. Agave lophantha 'Splendida' A vigorous wide-leafed agave that grows to 12 inches tall by 18 inches wide. The dark green, heavily spined leaf features a wide yellow stripe down the center of each leaf. For full sun in well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 7 to 10. (Agave macroacantha victoriae-reginae) This gem comes to us from Allen Repashy. Small to medium sized and very symmetrical. Grows 18 inches tall by 2 feet wide. Thick green leaves have lovely dark spineless margins that end in equally dark terminal spines. For full sun in a well-drained location. Has been known to tolerate 20º or less. This plant is beautiful in the garden. Makes a great container plant.
Agave ocahui
Agave 'Frosty Blue'
Agave macroacantha
Agave 'Meat Claw'
Forms tight symmetrical rosettes of narrow, stiff, dark green foliage that grows from 2 to 4 feet in diameter and 20 inches tall. Leaves show smooth margins and sharp terminal spines. Tolerance of harsh heat is an outstanding feature of this lush looking agave. For full sun sites that receive little water in zones 8b to 10. This species does not produce offsetts.
This new Cistus introduction, recently named by Greg Starr, was first discovered by Lynn Lowrey in northeastern Mexico around 30 years ago. It might be one of the largest cold hardy agaves to tolerate at least 4 to 5º F, eventually growing up to 6 to 8 feet tall by 3 to 6 feet wide. Rounded rosette of short wide gray leaves are distinctively cupped with small teeth along their margins and a 1-inch long dark gray terminal spine. When the plant flowers it forms a 10 to 14 foot tall spike with greenish yellow flowers. Zone 7 for cold hardiness; possibly colder with good drainage.
(Black-spined Agave) The narrow powdery blue leaves and black brown spines are very distinctive. The smaller size and symmetrical shape of this Agave makes for a great patio pot plant or use in a smaller landscape. It grows to about a two foot symetrical mound. Zones 9 to 10. Has been known to tolerate temperatures down to 20º F for short durations.
An offering from Yucca Do Nursery, chosen for its exquiste symmetry and jagged teeth. Compact, blue-gray leaves. Its small size at maturity makes it an excellent pot plant. Grows to 20 to 24 inches tall in zones 7b to 10. Dislikes hot, humid weather.
Aloe harlana
Aloe 'Minnie Belle'
Aloe plicatilis
Aloe variegata
Native to Ethiopia. Forms rosettes to 10 inches in diameter. Leaves show off light creamy-green blotches and horn-like teeth along the margins. Deep red flowers grow in clusters up to 3 feet tall and bloom spring to fall. Prefers bright, filtered light in well-drained soil in zones 9 to 11.
Fast growing, small hybrid aloe havingvery attractive rosettes with apple-green leaves. Lighter translucent teeth are along the margins. Gorgeous bell-shaped vermillion flowers bloom late spring and summer attracting hummingbirds. Very fitting for dish and rock gardens. Can grow to 8 inches wide by 18 inches tall. For full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil in zones 9b to 11.
(Fan Aloe) Interesting gray-green stems that terminate with a fan-like cluster of bluish-gray round tipped leaves. Red flowers bloom winter/spring. Can grow to 4 to 8 feet tall by 4 to 6 feet wide. Tolerates drought. Avoid frost, it tolerates a minimum of 50ºF. For full sun in zones 9 to 11. A great patio container plant!
Rich green foliage with margins that have numerous tiny tooth-like spines that are relatively soft. A. variegata does well in pots, and makes a good houseplant. It grows to about 10 to 12 inches tall. In late winter or early spring, it will send up a 12-inch stalk that will carry salmon or coral colored flowers. It is drought resistant and needs light shade in summer. For sandy loam soil in zone 10 to 11.
Aloe striata
Dasylirion quadrangulatum
Echeveria 'Blue Rose'
Echeveria 'Pink Frills'
An evergreen succulent with broad pale gray-green leaves that vary in color depending on how much sun exposure received In hot areas it can be reddish in color and in cool climates it will be blueish-green. Coral-red flowers bloom mid spring through late spring. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide in zones 9 to 10. For full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Thrives in dry climates and is excellent for container plants and as a houseplant.
(Mexican Grass Tree) A native of northeast Mexico, this beautiful species forms a dense and large head of narrow arching green leaves (3 to 4 feet long). The spineless plant has a unique leaf shape of four distinct sides on the cross section and is distintly different than the often confused Dasylirion longissimum. This being said, it is more hardy than the more southern D. longissimum. It is known to be hardy to 15ºF and tolerant of moisture in well drained soil. Makes a great container plant or focal point in a xeriscape or tropical garden. Slowly grows to 4 to 6 ft tall and up to 6 ft wide. Zone 8 - 11.
One of the most popular echeverias on the market. 'Blue Rose' features beautifully centered saucer-like rosettes with broad, ovate deep blue leaves. For bright sunlight in very porous soil in zone 10. Does not like to get waterlogged and needs to be protected from frost. Great as patio plant, or in the rock garden.
This 6-inch tall by 8-inch wide Echeveria has delicate blue-green foliage with frilly pink margins. Prodces dainty pink flowers in the summer. A lovely compact Echeveria that prefers partial shade and protection from harsh summer conditions in zones 9 to 11.
Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy'
Hakonechloa macra 'Sunny Delight'
Heuchera 'Bon Bon'
Heuchera 'Caramel Apple'
The clumpy form of 'Topsy Turvy' has rosette-forming pale blue-gray leaves that are twisty, wavy and curve upwards. At maturity the height is 6 to 8 inches with the width at 8 to 12 inches. Salmon to coral tubular flowers bloom in summer. For full sun to partial sun in light, well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 9b to 11. Echeverias are exceptional succulents that do well in coastal gardens and they are great for container plantings. They also are heat tolerant plants for hot spaces on the patio. A reverse variegation of Hakonechloa 'Aureola'. 'Sunny Delight' has beautiful green blades with yellow streaks. A nice cascading form that is a little bit taller than the other hakonechloa grasses. A great companion plant for hostas, ferns and other perennials. Ideal for container planting or for front of the border. Needs partial shade and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 5 to 9. Sport of 'Caramel'. 'Bon Bon' is a vigorous grower featuring a medley of bronzy-green foliage with a maroon tinge that changes throughout the season. Cream flowers top the 15 by 18 inch clump in summer. Hardy in zones 4 to 9. Emerging in the spring a bronzy-caramel color, this vigorous grower changes to a kaliedescope of colors in the summer. From green apple to a rose for a nice combination! Great for an ever changing garden. Another sport from 'Caramel' produces the great growing characteristics of a villosa hybrid. Hardy in zones 4 to 9.
Hosta 'Blue Ivory' PP#19,623
Hosta 'Candy Dish'

Hosta 'Coal Miner'

Hosta 'Deliverance'
(Bill Meyer/Luc Klinkhamer, 2007) M A special variegated sport of the ever popular 'Halcyon' comes 'Blue Ivory' having thick, slug resistant, powdery-blue leaves with a wide creamy-white margin in the spring. During summer the margins lighten to white and the center deepens to blue-green. Late summer heat may cause portions of the margin to turn greenish-blue. Purple flowers bloom late July.
(A. Summers/A. Wrede, 2003) S To describe this unique little hosta is like dipping into the candy dish with many different varieties to chose from. The green heart-shaped, thick substanced leaves are glossy with an intense ruffled margin. Then it shows off its purple petioles. Lavender flowers appear late summer. It has fast growth rate.

(O. Petryszyn, NR) L Leaves are upright, long, gracefully bowing, having a deep throat and unique dark color. It starts out a dark bluish-green coating with a very powder blue back. Mid-season it turns blackish blue, making the leaves appear as if coated with coal dust --reminicent of times past from West Virginia's coal mines. Grows quickly to nearly 3 feet tall. Slug resistant. An outstanding dark hosta that makes gold hostas look even brighter.

(T. Avent, 2005) M Hybrid of Hosta longissima 'Swoosh', 'Red Neck Heaven' and 'Elvis Lives'. The unusual pattern of the blue-green leaves shows off a yellow margin along with yellow stripes throughout the entire clump of leaves. Lavender flowers top the clump in early summer.

Hosta 'Eclipse' PPAF

Hosta 'Electrocution'

Hosta 'Fluted Fountain'

Hosta 'Fred Wilson'

(Don Dean, NR) L As a sport of 'Solar Flare', this magnificent plant has very similar upright form. Destined to be a classic hosta that will reach to six feet across at maturity. Gold-margined leaves are slightly rippled and have good substance. Near white flowers top the clump in early summer.

(T. Avent, 2005) S-M Long medium-green leaves with yellow borders that age to white. Leaves are severely twisted as they reach upwards. Lavender flowers top the clump in July. Impressive!

(D. Dean, 1999) L A beautiful tall vase-shaped hosta. Flowing-like broad leaves have deeply impressed veins, tight ruffles and sharp twisted tip. Fower scapes are strong and show off beautiful white flowers that are accented by bracts with rose-red centers. Flowers bloom in early to mid summer. Medium growth rate.

(B. Kuk, 2008) L Sport of 'Sea Sapphire' displays large upright medium blue-green foliage showing a variable greenish-yellow with a lighter green streaking margin. Bell-shaped lavender flowers bloom June to mid July above the slightly rippled, broad ovate leaves.

Hosta 'Fruit Punch'

Hosta 'Gentle Giant'

Hosta 'Gitchigumi'

Hosta 'Gone With the Wind'

(D. Dean, 1999) M Bright yellow leaves with a wavy margin. Leaf stems and flower scapes are purple-red. Purple flowers edged in white bloom late summer into September. Medium to fast growth rate.

(P. Black/Sebright Gardens, 2005) L Deep blue-green, corrugated, cupped and twisted foliage is a prominent feature of 'Gentle Giant'. The upright vase-shaped mound can grow up to 42 inches tall. White flowers appear early June to late July in partial shade to full sun. It is slug resistant and has a fast growth rate.

(O. Petryszyn, 2010) L Large shiny round blue leaves held horizontally are slightly seer suckered. As the wind blows, you can see the white glaucous underside making it appear like white caps on a lake. White bell-shaped flowers are huge and heavily budded and bloom mid to late summer. Gloriously peaceful and soft on the eyes.

(O. Petryszyn, 2010) Waving emerald green undulating leaves bordered by white rippling. Leaves have strong substance yet they catch breezes and float about. Long pointed tips add to the elegance. Lavender flowers bloom mid to late summer. Awesome specimen plant to show off in the hosta garden.

Hosta 'Irish Luck'

Hosta 'Laura Lanier'

Hosta 'Light Everlasting'

Hosta 'Longfellow'

(I. LaLonde, 2007) M This impressive, upright, medium-sized hosta has very dark and shiny green leaves (top and bottom) with deeply impressed veins and rippled edges. The tubular and slightly fragrant pale lavender flowers bloom mid to late summer.

(Bob Kuk, 2002) M Sport of 'Sea Yellow Sunrise' produces medium -sized mound of gold centered, ovate wavy leaves displaying pale-green margin . Pale lavender flowers bloom in July.

(PSI-Shady Oaks Nursery, NR) S The broad creamy margin and good substance makes for a very attractive and sturdy plant. This is a sport from the popular 'Eternal Flame' It's small size makes a great addition to the front of the border. Lavender flowers top the clump in mid summer.

(R. Goodwin, 2009) M-L The long narrow, shiny, twisted, wavy lanced shaped leaves gives it that long fellow appearance. The leaves are light green with a creamy-white margin. Lavender, tubular flowers appear in July and August.

Hosta 'Midnight at the Oasis'

Hosta 'Mike Shadrack'

Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' PP#16,742

Hosta 'Proud Sentry'

(Naylor Creek Nursery, NR) M Sport of 'Pathfinder' with thick white-centered leaves having dark green border. Throughout the season, especially in warmer weather, the white center develops flecks and becomes darker. In cooler climate it stays whiter. Lavender flowers bloom late July to August. A vigorous grower, better than 'Fire and Ice', with excellent substance. Probably total tetraploid like 'Pathfinder'.

(B. Kuk, 2001) L Hybrid of 'Great Expectations' x 'Rock and Roll'. This striking hosta has broad ovate-shaped, cupped and slightly corrugated leaves, blue-green with a creamy to white margin. Vigorous growth rate. Near-white flowers bloom in dense clusters from late June to July. Excellent choice for the perennial garden.

(R. Solberg, 2002) L This outstanding sport of 'Paul's Glory' is a must selection for hosta enthusiasts. Heart-shaped blue leaves emerge in the spring with bright yellow center that change throughout the summer; turning orange-ish gold before changing again to pale yellow or white-dependant on how much sun the hosta receives throughout the summer. Lavender flowers top the clump in July.

(D. Dean, 2008) M This vigorous grower features an upright arching clump. Green leaves have heavy substance and rippled yellow margins. Red leaf petioles add a bit more interest. Pale lavender flowers bloom late summer.

Hosta 'Rock and Roll'

Hosta 'Roseann Walter'

Hosta 'Silk Road' PP#19,835

Hosta 'Simply Sharon'

(B. Kuk, 1999) L A variant of 'Love Pat' displaying broad ovate-shaped, thick substanced, cupped, blue-green leaves. Near white flowers bloom from late June into July on 30-inch scapes.

(R. Benedict/B. Kuk, 2006) M-L Medium-large mound of blue-green foliage has a wide gold center, slowly changing to creamy-white as the season progresses. The ovate-shaped leaves are slightly ruffled and thin substanced. Pale lavender flowers bloom late June to mid-July.

(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2009) M This sport of 'Silk Kimono' shows variegated foliage of deep dark green center and wide creamy-yellow to creamy-white margins that take up about 1/2 of the leaf area. The leaves are broad with an upright vase-shaped plant habit. Pale lavender bell-shaped flowers bloom mid summer. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.

(R. Benedict/B. Kuk, 2004) L Large mound of broad, oblong-ovate shaped leaves have narrow gold centers with blue-green margins. Leaves are sometimes cupped and moderately corrugated with very thick substance. Near-white flowers bloom from mid to late June.

Hosta 'Smokey Bear'

Hosta 'Summer Warrior'

Hosta 'Tickle Me Pink'

Hosta 'Tongue Twister'

(O. Petryszyn, NR) L This seedling selection produces a wide mound of heavily corrugated blue-green foliage. The broad ovate to oblong-ovate leaves are deeply lobed and have a slight tip. A good substance hosta. Near-white flowers bloom from late June into July.

(R. Goodwin, 2000) L 'Summer Warrior' displays upright, greenish-yellow shiny leaves with heavily rippled margin. This moderate growth hosta produces lavender flowers early summer.

(B. & D. Stegeman/Hack, 2006) S-M A cross between 'One Man's Treasure' x 'Squash Casserole'. Bright yellow leaves with red tips emerge in spring on red petioles. The red brushes across the shiny back of the leaf. By fall the leaves have turned to yellowish-green and the unique redish-purple flowers bloom late summer. A great specimen for a collector's treasure.

(R. Solberg, 2008) S With excellent vigor and substance, this little hosta loods great from spring to frost. The deep green leaves twist upward forming an upright clump. An excelent substitute for the slower growing Hosta 'Corkscrew'. Light lavender flowers on that develop into purple seed pods in fall.

Hosta 'Waukon Water'

Manfreda 'Rio Verde'

Yucca 'Silver Star'

About the Hosta descriptions:

(B. Axmear, NR) This medium-sized blue seedling has thick, heart-shaped, dark blue, heavily-substanced leaves. Pale lavender flowers bloom on branching scapes mid-summer. For partial shade to shade.

Wade Roitsch of Yucca Do Nursery gave us this description for the Manfreda sp 'Rio Verde' that grows to 24 inches by 24 inches in zones 8 to 10. This Manfreda sp. 'Rio Verde' has an unmistakable agave-like appearance. Its deeply-channeled, upright leaves are widest in the middle, tapering at each end, and are edged in fine, brittle teeth along their margins. The newly-emerging leaves are flecked with maroon spots. We offered seedlings of this site years ago, thinking the seedlings were offering represented a species, but we noticed that this one seedling had a more pronounced agave-like form and so we propagated it for our trials. After growing this clone for years, we now believe that it might be a x Mangave because of its intermediate form and failure to set viable seed.

Yucca elephantippes 'Silver Star' features silver-gray leaves with a dark green edge. White flowers bloom early summer to late fall. For full sun to light shade in zones 9b to 13. Can tolerate dry for an extended time to constantly moist in well-drained soil. Grows up to 5 feet tall. The flowers of this particular yucca have been known to be used raw in salads or cooked in an omelette-style dish. This does well in container inside or outside to add to the patio decor.

Mature Clump Heights: Mini (Mini less than 6 inches); VS (Very Small - 6 to 10 inches); S (Small - 10 to 15 inches); M (Medium - 15 to 22 inches); L (Large - greater than 22 inches). These sizes are approximate and will vary with soil conditions, climate and other environmental factors. Hardy in zones 3 to 9. The hybridizer and year of registration is listed in the description.