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Though the plants listed below all indicate that they will best flourish in full sun spots in your garden, the plant's origin should also be taken into consideration when planting in South Africa. Some of the non-indigenous plants listed below will not fare well in the mid-day African summer sun, but all of the indigenous full-sun plants will.

Abelia grandifolia

Not-Indigenous

Abelia grandifolia

Glossy abelia is a semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches clothed with small glossy oval, dark green leaves and clusters of white bell-shaped flowers.

The

Abelia grandifolia

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

Jan – Feb & Oct – Dec

.

Agapanthus praecox

Not-Indigenous

Agapanthus praecox

Agapanthus are clump forming semi-deciduous perennial with strap-like leaves and clusters of tubular flowers that form on tall flowering stalks.

The

Agapanthus praecox

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October – February

.

Cannabis sativa

Not-Indigenous

Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous plant known for its tall, slender growth, finger-like leaves, and pungent herb-like smell.

The

Cannabis sativa

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

3-6 months, varies by variety and climate

.

Clematis brachiata

Not-Indigenous

Clematis brachiata

An indigenous Clematis, with sweetly fragrant cream flowers, is an easy-to-grow climber, perfect for gardens.

The

Clematis brachiata

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

February to May

.

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Not-Indigenous

Cuphea hyssopifolia

The Stardust bush is a ball-like bush has fine, twiggy growth covered in heath-like foliage and is covered with small, star-shaped purple flowers for most of the year.

The

Cuphea hyssopifolia

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

Almost throughout the year

.

Dianthus

Not-Indigenous

Dianthus

Dianthus bears narrow, grassy-like, blue-green leaves/foliage. The flowers have a spicy scent and most are pink that blooms in late Spring.

The

Dianthus

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October – November

.

Dietes grandiflora

Not-Indigenous

Dietes grandiflora

Dietes grandiflora is a perennial plant with long, rigid, sword-like green leaves and white blooms that are marked with yellow and violet.

The

Dietes grandiflora

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

Summer

.

Dimorphotheca pluvialis

Not-Indigenous

Dimorphotheca pluvialis

The white african daisy has long, narrow leaves, sometimes toothed or pinnately lobed. Ray flowers are white to yellowish, sometimes with blue or purple markings. Disc flowers are usually white to yellowish with purple tips.

The

Dimorphotheca pluvialis

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

September – March

.

Duranta Erecta

Not-Indigenous

Duranta Erecta

Sheena's Gold is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that has bright yellow foliage when grown in full sun, with sprays of powder-blue flowers that appear in spring and summer.

The

Duranta Erecta

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October – February

.

Gardenia Jasminoides

Not-Indigenous

Gardenia Jasminoides

The Cape Jasmine is an evergreen flowering shrub with dense branches and opposite leaves, that are oblong, leathery and dark green in appearance.

The

Gardenia Jasminoides

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

Spring – Summer

.

Gazania

Not-Indigenous

Gazania

Gazanias bear large daisy-like flowers in shades of orange and yellow. The leaves are simple, narrow, lance-shaped sometimes downy with paler undersides.

The

Gazania

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October to April

.

Iris germanica

Not-Indigenous

Iris germanica

German bearded Irises have sword-like leaves that form from the base of the plant with dark purple-pale blue flowers.

The

Iris germanica

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October – February

.

Mentha spicata (Mint)

Not-Indigenous

Mentha spicata (Mint)

Spearmint is a perennial herb with light green, pointed leaves which bears purple flowers in the autumn.

The

Mentha spicata (Mint)

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

February – April

.

Ocimum basilicum (Basil)

Not-Indigenous

Ocimum basilicum (Basil)

Basil, also called sweet basil, is a culinary herb with rich green ovate leaves and small white flowers.

The

Ocimum basilicum (Basil)

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

March – April

.

Osteospermum

Not-Indigenous

Osteospermum

African Daisies are a trailing evergreen perennial that blooms with bright yellow, orange, purple, white, or pink flowers from Spring to Fall.

The

Osteospermum

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

September – March

.

Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary)

Not-Indigenous

Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary)

Rosemary is a shrub with fragrant needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers.

The

Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary)

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

September – February

.

Tagetes patula

Not-Indigenous

Tagetes patula

French Marigolds are compact bushy annuals from Mexico and the flowers come in various combinations of reds, oranges, and yellows.

The

Tagetes patula

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

December – April

.

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Not-Indigenous

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

The star jasmine is a vine with small white star-shaped flowers that produces a lovely fragrence from late October to November. The evergreen leaves are lanceolate to oval in shape with a lustrous green colour.

The

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

September to November

.

Tulbaghia Violacea

Not-Indigenous

Tulbaghia Violacea

Wild garlic is a fast-growing bulb with long, narrow, strap-like leaves, which is slightly fleshy and smell strongly of garlic when bruised. The pinkish-mauve tubular flowers are held above the leaves on a tall flower stalk.

The

Tulbaghia Violacea

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October – March

.