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Though the plants listed below are all ideal low maintenance plants for the lazy gardener, some care should always be given to ensure that you create a flourishing garden. Typically, the plants listed do well on their own and will only require some pruning, fertilisation or watering.

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

.

Begonia x Semperflorens-cultorum
Indigenous
Not-Indigenous

Begonia x Semperflorens-cultorum

The Wax Begonia is a compact plant with fleshy steams and green and bronze leaves that forms clusters of leaf axils in various colours.

The

Begonia x Semperflorens-cultorum

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

October – February

.

Brunfelsia pauciflora
Indigenous
Not-Indigenous

Brunfelsia pauciflora

The Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow is a fragrant evergreen shrub that produces masses of purple, lilac, and white flowers from spring into summer.

The

Brunfelsia pauciflora

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

Spring – Summer

.

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

.

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

.

Crocosmia aurea
Indigenous
Not-Indigenous

Crocosmia aurea

Crocosmia aurea is a vibrant, clump-forming perennial with striking orange flowers, perfect for adding colour to gardens and attracting pollinators.

The

Crocosmia aurea

is a deciduous plant

is an evergreen plant

that flowers from

Late Summer, Autumn

.

Cuphea hyssopifolia
Indigenous
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
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

.

Dimorphotheca pluvialis
Indigenous
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
Indigenous
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

.

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

.

Tagetes patula
Indigenous
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
Indigenous
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
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

.