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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

.

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

.

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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

.

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

.

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

.

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

.

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

.

Mentha spicata (Mint)
Indigenous
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)
Indigenous
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

.

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

.