Hardy Plants South Africa

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Abelia grandifolia
Indigenous
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
Indigenous
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
Indigenous
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

.

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Clematis brachiata
Indigenous
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

.

Dianthus
Indigenous
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
Indigenous
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

.

Digitalis purpurea
Indigenous
Not-Indigenous

Digitalis purpurea

Foxgloves are biennials with large crinkly green leaves and spikes of drooping, bell-shaped, spotted flowers that blooms in purple, pink, mauve, and white.

The

Digitalis purpurea

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

Spring – Summer

.

Gardenia Jasminoides
Indigenous
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

.

Iris germanica
Indigenous
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

.

Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary)
Indigenous
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

.

Tulbaghia Violacea
Indigenous
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

.

Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Indigenous
Not-Indigenous

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

The arum lily has blue green arrow shaped leaves that are sometimes white-speckled. The flowers are a white spathe that are funnel-shape with a dark purple marking at the base inside.

The

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October to April

.