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Tabernaemontana ventricosa
This tree, with its unusual fruits, is excellent for gardeners wanting to bring nature back into their garden — it attracts birds, insects and small...
Syncolostemon latidens
The subtle beauty of the little known mauve-pink plume bush, Syncolostemon latidens, has won the hearts of those who have seen this small perennial shrub...
Euryops speciosissimus
The name of this species indicates that the plant must be something special. The Latin word speciosissimus means spectacular or the showiest of all. When...
Euryops chrysanthemoides
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Vernonia galpinii
This charming low-growing, purple-flowered perennial makes a wonderful edging for indigenous borders....
Salvia thermarum
S. thermarum (also sometimes mistakenly called S. thermara), with its pale red flowers and red bracts, makes a beautiful garden specimen. An added bonus...
Euryops wageneri
Anyone who has seen this species will agree that this is probably one of the most magnificent of all the Euryops species. It has the same visual impact...
Helichrysum odoratissimum
As its name implies, this plant has a strong smell. It is widely used as a perfume, but also as an insect repellent....
Ekebergia capensis
This is a large attractive evergreen tree that has been used as a street tree in many towns and cities of South Africa, Uganda and the Democratic Republic...
Clivia caulescens
Clivia caulescens is a strong grower, with stems up to 2 m long. It flowers in midsummer and will attract birds to the garden....
Agapanthus caulescens
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Polygala virgata
This charming slender shrub, bearing spikes of bright purple magenta winged flowers is an eye-catcher in any garden. Polygala virgata is one of the beautiful...
Momordica balsamica
This climber with bright green leaves bears striking orange to red spindle shaped ripe fruit....
Cussonia spicata
The cabbage-tree is a strikingly beautiful garden tree which is widely cultivated both locally and abroad for its striking evergreen foliage. Its unusual...
Trichilia dregeana
Trichilia dregeana is a lovely large tree that inhabits evergreen forests in high rainfall areas. It is a highly ornamental species with considerable cultural...
Metalasia muricata
This is a widespread, tough shrub with honey-scented flowers whose garden potential is often overlooked....
Asclepias albens
This is the most widespread species of Asclepias in South Africa....
Phylica pubescens
This attractive bush is densely covered with hairy leaves and each hair seems to gather the sunlight and make it glow. Early morning or late afternoon...
Ixianthes retzioides
This is a beautiful plant, seldom seen. It is a rare endemic, confined to a few streams of the winter-rainfall Western Cape. It has striking, yellow, bell-shaped...
Hydrostachys polymorpha
This unusual plant is unable to survive without the turbulence of water. It thrives in the white waters which give such a thrill to rafters. Living life...