Silverhill Seeds Catalogue 10 November 2014 (alphabetically) Abrus laevigatus (Fabaceae)

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Silverhill Seeds Catalogue 10 November 2014 (alphabetically)
Abrus laevigatus (Fabaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt | Rand 15.00 per Pkt
Climber, pale purple to yellowish fl Sp-Au, forests & riverbanks. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Abrus precatorius (Fabaceae)
"Lucky Bean creeper", climber with long twining stems & short sprays of small mauve fl, clustered pods splitting open to display shiny red-and-black
seeds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Abutilon ramosum (Malvaceae)
Shrub to 1m, 3-lobed lvs, yellow to orange fl Sp-Au, often in semi-shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Abutilon sonneratianum (Malvaceae)
"Wildemalva", 60cm shrub, apricot-yellow fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Acacia albida (Fabaceae)
See Faidherbia albida
Acacia ataxacantha (Fabaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100 | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per 100 | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 20.00 per 100
5m tree, scented cream fl late Su, brilliant red to purple pods, hedge & good barrier plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia burkei (Fabaceae)
"Black monkey thorn", 10-20m tree, flaking bark, white scented fl Su, dark purple pods, bonsai. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia caffra (Fabaceae)
6m decid tree, scented cream fl Sp, chocolate brown pods, drought tolerant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Acacia davyi (Fabaceae)
2-5m evergr shrub/tree, white straight thorns, deep yellow fl Su, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Acacia erioloba (Fabaceae)
"Camel thorn", 12m spreading tree, paired thorns with galls at base, scented yellow fl Sp, boat-shaped rose-grey velvety pods, slow, bonsai. Sow Sp.
Zone 9.
Acacia erubescens (Fabaceae)
2-8m decid shrub/tree, grey to yellowish flaking bark, scented cream fl Sp, bonsai. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia galpinii (Fabaceae)
To 30m decid tree, rounded crown, buds purplish-red opening to scented cream fl - beautiful combination. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia gerrardii (Fabaceae)
To 14m decid tree, spreading crown, grey bark with red fissures, scented cream fl Su, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia goetzei (Fabaceae)
"Purple-pod acacia", 12m tree, paired hooked thorns, creamy-white spikes of fl Sp, large red pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia haematoxylon (Fabaceae)
"Grey camel thorn", 6m tree with very velvety bark, pale grey foliage, fl in yellow balls Su, good fodder tree, very attractive & graceful, arid. Sow Sp.
Zone 8.
Acacia hebeclada ssp hebeclada (Fabaceae)
"Muisdoring", 1-2m low-growing dense shrub which can spread to diameter of 14m, creamy white balls of fl Wi-Sp, erect pods. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia hereroensis (Fabaceae)
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"Mountain thorn", to 10m tree, dark bark, very small leaflets, creamy-white fl in short squat spikes Su, reddish velvety pods. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Acacia karoo (Fabaceae)
5-10m shrub/tree, white spines (long on young trees), globose scented yellow fl Su, fast, very adaptable. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Acacia luderitzii var retinens (Fabaceae)
"Balloon thorn", multi-stemmed shrub/small tree, dark very rough bark, curved spines swollen at base, feathery leaflets, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia mellifera (Fabaceae)
5-8m shrub/tree, very thorny, blue-green lvs, white fl in spikes Sp-Su, straw-coloured papery pod. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia montis-usti (Fabaceae)
To 5m graceful shrub/small tree, red peeling bark, fl in cream to yellow spikes Su, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia nigrescens (Fabaceae)
"Knob-thorn", 30m decid tree, prickly knobs on trunk, grey-green lvs, scented cream fl Sp, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia nilotica (Fabaceae)
6m semi-decid tree, flat crown, paired thorns, scented yellow fl Su, black pendant sweet-smelling pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia pentagona (Fabaceae)
Climber/liane, stems 5 ribbed, many small leaflets, whie fl in balls Sp, pods hard & thick. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia polyacantha (Fabaceae)
To 12m semi-decid tree, flat crown, yellow/grey peeling bark, thorns & knobs, scented cream fl Su, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia reficiens (Fabaceae)
To 5m several stemmed decid tree, red to grey bark, scented fl in white balls Sp-Au, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia rehmanniana (Fabaceae)
5m decid tree, flat crown, dark leaves on orange-brown branches, white globose scented fl Su, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia robusta (Fabaceae)
10m robust decid tree, spreading crown, dark green leaves, scented cream fl Sp, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia schweinfurthii (Fabaceae)
Shrub/small tree/climber forming dense thickets, pale yellow globose fl Su, likes water, good hedge plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia senegal var rostrata (Fabaceae)
"Three thorned Acacia", 3-8m shrub/tree, lovely yellow papery bark, thorns in groups of 3, white fragrant spikes of fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia sieberiana var woodii (Fabaceae)
"Paperbark thorn", to 12m spreading tree, dense foliage, showy scented cream fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia swazica (Fabaceae)
2-3m slender shrub/tree, clusters of shiny lvs with conspicuous midribs, bright golden-yellow balls of fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acacia tortilis (Fabaceae)
6-15m evergr tree, flat crown, hooked & straight thorns, cream fl Su, pods tightly coiled, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia xanthophloea (Fabaceae)
"Fever tree", to 16m decid tree, sulphurous greenish-yellow bark, scented bright yellow fl Sp, fast, warm well-watered areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acanthosicyos naudinianus (Cucurbitaceae)
Prostrate trailing vine with parsnip-shaped tuber, prickly leaves with thorny appendages at base, decorative tan-coloured fruits with spiny projections.
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Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acmadenia heterophylla (Rutaceae)
Aromatic shrublet to 40cm, pubescent fine lvs, pink fl with recurved petals Sp - Au, limestone areas. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Acmadenia obtusata (Rutaceae)
"Duineboegoe", to 60cm aromatic shrub, bright pink fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Acokanthera oblongifolia (Apocynaceae)
To 4m shrub/tree, leathery lvs, clusters of fragrant whitish pink fl (longer fl tube than A. oppostifolia) Au-Su, poisonous. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Acrolophia capensis (Orchidaceae)
30-60cm, brownish & white fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Acrolophia cochlearis (Orchidaceae)
To 90cm robust plant, Su rain, yellowish-brown fl with white tip & red-purple basal blotches Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acrolophia micrantha (Orchidaceae)
To 50cm, keeled linear lvs, branching inflorescence, many white fl with purplish side lobes Sp, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Adansonia digitata (Bombaceae)
20m large tropical tree, swollen trunk, white pendulous fl, velvety pods, warm areas only, pots in large conservatory. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Adenandra obtusata (Rutaceae)
To 50cm robust shrublet, white fl with pink reverse all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Adenolobus gariepensis (Fabaceae)
"Butterfly leaf", to 4m shrub, dark lvs with bluish tinge, dark claret-maroon bauhinia-like fl Sp-Su, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Adenolobus pechuellii (Fabaceae)
"Namib Neat's foot", to 1.5m shrub, bauhinia-like leaves, beautiful fl with 5 yellow petals, one with red spots Sp-Au, colourful red to yellowish pods,
med, very attractive, Namibia. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aeschynomene nodulosa (Fabaceae)
"Small-leaved false-teeth tree", to 4m shrub/tree, hairy stems, oblong leaflets with hair-like tips, sprays of yellow fl with red veining Wi-Su, aromatic,
fruit looks like row of false teeth. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Afzelia quanzensis (Fabaceae)
20m large tropical tree, decorative seed pods, red & black seeds, warm areas, good timber. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Agapanthus campanulatus (Alliaceae)
1m, bright blue fl Su, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Various forms available - please ask.
Agapanthus caulescens (Alliaceae)
25-60cm, broad soft bright green glossy leaves, large gentian blue to lobelia blue fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Agapanthus comptonii ssp comptonii (Alliaceae)
0.5-1m, very floriferous dwarf species, pale blue flowers in summer. Ideal for containers and small gardens. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Agapanthus garden hybrids (Alliaceae)
Seeds collected from a variety of garden plants - try some and see what you get! Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Agapanthus inapertus (Alliaceae)
1m, tubular pendulous blue/white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Agapanthus praecox "dwarf white" (Alliaceae)
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0.8m, evergreen, medium sized white fl, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Agapanthus praecox "medium white" (Alliaceae)
60cm, a white fl form of this popular Agapanthus. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Agapanthus praecox ssp orientalis "Cape Blue" (Alliaceae)
1m, evergreen, large blue fl Su, partial shade or sun. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Agapanthus praecox ssp orientalis "dwarf blue" (Alliaceae)
0.5m, blue fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Agapanthus praecox ssp orientalis "tall white" (Alliaceae)
0.8m evergr, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Agathosma betulina (Rutaceae)
True "Buchu", 2m fragrant shrub, white/pink fl, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Agathosma bisulca ? (Rutaceae)
Low shrub, needle-like lvs smelling of citrus when crushed, white fl Wi - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Agathosma collina (Rutaceae)
Dense rounded shrub to 1m, yellow-green lvs mildly aromatic, white fl in dense terminal clusters Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Agathosma crenulata (Rutaceae)
2m aromatic shrub, white fl Sp, likes moisture, sun/semi-shade, med. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Agathosma ovata (Rutaceae)
To 3m aromatic compact shrub, showy, white/mauve fl Sp, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. Both colour forms available.
Alberta magna (Rubiaceae)
4m tree, glossy dark green leaves, many red fl Sp followed by decorative red seeds, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia adianthifolia (Fabaceae)
Very beautiful 30m tree with flat crown, attractive white fl Sp, tropics. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia amara (Fabaceae)
"Bitter albizia", 8-12m, rough grey/brown bark, fine feathery looking leaves, half-spherical fl heads, large brown pods, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia anthelmintica (Fabaceae)
To 10m tree, showy white fl in Sp before leaves, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia brevifolia (Fabaceae)
"Mountain Albizia", shrub/tree to 10m, blue-green leaves, half-spherical fluffy heads of creamy fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia forbesii (Fabaceae)
"Broad-pod albizia", to 20m tree with drooping branches, creamy-white fluffy fl Su, russet-brown pod. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia harveyi (Fabaceae)
"Sickle-leaved albizia", 8-11m tree, grey to dark brown bark, small narrow leaflets slightly sickle shaped, white fluffy fl heads Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia petersiana (Fabaceae)
To 20m (but usually smaller) decid tree, grey bark peeling in thin strips, fl Sp, reddish purple pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albuca aurea (Hyacinthaceae)
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To 50cm, broad leaves, yellow fl with green markings Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Albuca batteniana (Hyacinthaceae)
Bulb grows above ground, leaves to 0.5m, stalk of lovely white fl almost 1m. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Albuca canadensis (Hyacinthaceae)
0.5m, leaves grey-green, fl green & yellow Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca clanwilliamigloria (Hyacinthaceae)
90-150cm, very tall, golden-yellow long-lasting fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca cooperi (Hyacinthaceae)
To 60cm, slender channeled lvs, nodding yellow fl with green keels Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca decipiens (Hyacinthaceae)
To 80cm, 4-6 channelled lvs, erect white fl with green keels Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca fastigiata (Hyacinthaceae)
To 0.9m, narrow lvs with silvery band down middle, fl white sometimes tipped with yellow, with broad green stripe Su, used as a protective charm.
Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Albuca flaccida (Hyacinthaceae)
40-60cm, channelled fleshy lvs, slightly fragrant yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca glandulosa (Hyacinthaceae)
35cm, several channelled lvs with hairs, upright greenish-yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca glauca (Hyacinthaceae)
Horizontally arranged greenish-white fl on long stems Sp, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Albuca juncifolia (Hyacinthaceae)
To 30cm, slender stiff lvs, nodding yellow fl with green stripes Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Albuca maxima (Hyacinthaceae)
"Wit Tamarak", channelled fleshy leaves, white fl with green keels on long nodding stalks Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca secunda (Hyacinthaceae)
35cm, attractive fl yellow with green keels Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Albuca setosa (Hyacinthaceae)
40cm, leaves produced after fl, white fl with green to greenish brown central stripe on back Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Albuca sp (Hyacinthaceae)
Tall plant, 1.2m, yellow fl with green stripes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Albuca xanthocodon (Hyacinthaceae)
To 40cm, robust smooth lvs, nodding greenish-yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Alectra sessiliflora (Scrophulariaceae)
"Yellow witchweed", 6-25cm perenn parasite (probably parasitic on grass roots), yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Alepidea amatymbica (Apiaceae)
"Star-flowered Kalmoes", to 2m erect herb, oblong leaves with bristly margins, white to pale yellow fl in heads Su-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Alepidea natalensis (old name A. baurii) (Apiaceae)
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Perenn, basal rosette of hairy leaves, white to mauve star shaped fl on long stalk Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Alepidea peduncularis (Apiaceae)
Perenn to 1.5m, basal lvs with broad shallow teeth ending in hairs, very branched stem, umbels of white to slightly pink fl Su, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Alepidea pusilla (Apiaceae)
Dwarf perenn to 15cm in marshy areas, basal rosete of bluntly toothed lvs, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Alepidea setifera (Apiaceae)
20cm, rounded lvs with dentate margins, white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Alepidea sp (Apiaceae)
Basal rosette, lvs up stem, multiple stems, similar to Alepidea natalensis, pale fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Alepidea thodei (Apiaceae)
40cm perenn, basal rosette of toothed lvs, large fl heads, grows in damp turf at foot of cliffs, Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6, 7.
Alepidea woodii ? (Apiaceae)
Slender perenn to 50cm, papery lvs in basal rosette, margins with fine teeth at right angles to margins, greenish bracts, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Allium dregeanum (Alliaceae)
"Wildeui", 35-80cm, white to pink fl Su, South Africa's only Allium, food plant. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Allophylus decipiens (Sapindaceae)
To 4m shrub or small tree, pale bark, 3 foliate toothed leaves, small whitish fl in furry catkin-like racemes Au, round red fruits, nice wood. Sow Sp.
Zone 9.
Allophylus dregeanus (Sapindaceae)
7m evergreen tree, small white fl in Au, decorative red fruit, tropical. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Allophylus natalensis (Sapindaceae)
5m evergr tree, small yellow fl Au, decorative red fruit, tropical. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe (Asphodelaceae)
All Aloe species come from the summer rainfall area unless otherwise specified.
Aloe aculeata (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless rosette of dull green toothed lvs, densely multi-flowered raceme, yellowish to orange fl Au-Wi, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe africana (Asphodelaceae)
2-4m stem, dull green lvs spreading/recurved, branched inflorescence, dull red buds, yellow-orange fl which spread downwards Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone
9.
Aloe albida (Asphodelaceae)
Narrow grass-like lvs with toothed margins, white fl with greenish tips in capitate inflorescence, fl late Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe alooides (Asphodelaceae)
To 2m single stem, broad green leaves curve down strongly, long slender inflorescence of greenish-yellow fl Wi, good garden specimen. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Aloe angelica (Asphodelaceae)
4m, single stem, recurved foliage, red buds opening yellow in Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe arborescens orange (Asphodelaceae)
2-3m, dense rosette of fleshy dull green leaves, orange to scarlet fl Wi, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
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Aloe bainesii (Asphodelaceae)
See Aloe barberae
Aloe barberae (Asphodelaceae)
To 18m much branched tree, greyish rough bark, deeply channelled leaves with whitish teeth on margins, salmon-pink to orange fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Aloe barbertoniae (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless plants in groups, shiny green lvs with white spots, branched inflorescence with pink to red fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Now lumped into A.
greatheadii var davyana.
Aloe branddraaiensis (Asphodelaceae)
0.5m, lvs marked with irregularly scattered "H" spots and edged with brown horny teeth, many slender racemes of dull scarlet-red fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone
9.
Aloe broomii (Asphodelaceae)
1.8m, rosettes of toothed lvs, dense lemon-yellow fl hidden by large bracts Sp, alk soil. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe burgerfortensis (Asphodelaceae)
1m, brownish lvs with dry twisted tips, branched inflorescence of dull red fl with whitish bloom Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe castanea (Asphodelaceae)
2m, plants branched, distinctive snake-like brown racemes Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9. A blue leaved form & a green leaved form also available.
Aloe castanea x globuligemma (Asphodelaceae)
A frequent natural hybrid which exhibits the main features of both plants, 1m branched plant with branched horizontal racemes. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe chabaudii (Asphodelaceae)
0.5m, clump forming, loose panicles of branches with red racemes of fl in Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe chabaudii x lutescens (Asphodelaceae)
A natural hybrid between these 2 species. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe chortolirioides (Asphodelaceae)
Plants form dense tufts, stems slightly woody, erect lvs narrow & grasslike, small teeth along margins, simple fl spikes with rounded racemes, long
narrow red fl Sp after fires. Sow Sp. Zone 8. 15 seeds per pkt.
Aloe claviflora (Asphodelaceae)
40cm, forms clumps, red fl emerging sideways Wi, spectacular arid species. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe comosa (Asphodelaceae)
2m, Wi rain, single stem, pinky orange fl early Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aloe comptonii (Asphodelaceae)
35cm, Wi rain, sprawling stems, branched red raceme Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aloe cooperi (Asphodelaceae)
To 0.7m, decid grass aloe, single red fl raceme Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe cryptopoda (Asphodelaceae)
1m, upright rosettes of leaves, branched red raceme Wi, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe dewetii (Asphodelaceae)
Very attractive large stemless plants with rosettes to 1m diameter, glossy green spotted leaves, very branched robust inflorescence with dull red fl late
Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
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Aloe dichotoma (Asphodelaceae)
4m, Wi rain, tree-like, yellow fl Wi, arid areas, extremely attractive. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Aloe dyeri (Asphodelaceae)
Dark yellowish-green deeply channelled leaves with white spots, dull red fl Su-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe ecklonis (Asphodelaceae)
Little or no stem, dull green leaves to 40cm with spotted lower surface & toothed margins, yellow to red fl, variable. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Orange form
available.
Aloe elgonica (Asphodelaceae)
Plants form clumps, dense rosettes of dark green lvs, simple/branched inflorescence with orange-scarlet fl yellowish at the mouth, from Mt Elgon,
Kenya. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe excelsa (Asphodelaceae)
"Zimbabwe aloe", to 4m, unbranched stems, spreading to recurved dull green lvs, panicle of reddish-orange to blood-red fl with dark purple stamens
Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe falcata (Asphodelaceae)
0.6m, Wi rain, rosettes of long grey-green leaves, red fl Su, heavy slightly alk soil. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aloe ferox (Asphodelaceae)
3m, old leaves retained on tall stem, densely fl branched raceme, red fl Wi, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe ferox white (Asphodelaceae)
3m, old leaves retained on tall stem, densely fl branched raceme, white fl Wi, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe flexilifolia (Asphodelaceae)
Shrubby plant branched from base, lvs taper to long sharp point, scarlet or brownish red fl, on rocky slopes & cliff faces Tanzania. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 12
seeds per packet.
Aloe fosteri (Asphodelaceae)
To 1.5m (with fl), rosettes of dark greenish-grey leaves with pale spots, deep red to greenish-yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe framesii (Asphodelaceae)
To 1m, Wi rain, dense groups of rosettes, blue-green leaves, dull-scarlet fl Wi, sandy soil. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Aloe gariepensis - greenish flowers (Asphodelaceae)
1.5m, single stem, red lvs, branched raceme of green fl Wi, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe gariepensis - red flowers (Asphodelaceae)
1.5m, single stem, branched raceme of red fl Sp, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe gerstneri (Asphodelaceae)
Rounded rosettes, very short stems or absent, long broad leaves with sharply toothed margins, broad bright orange tubular fl Su-Au, rare. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
Aloe glauca (Asphodelaceae)
"Blou-aalwyn", Wi rain, short stem, leaves in rosettes, red fl with green tips Wi-Sp, mountain slopes. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aloe globuligemma (Asphodelaceae)
0.6m, sociable species, blue-green lvs with white edges, sideways branched raceme, greyish red fl all turned upwards Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe greatheadii var davyana (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless rosettes of blue-grey leaves with horny reddish-brown margins, coral-red fl with powdery bloom Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Seeds of an orange
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flowered form available.
Aloe greatheadii var davyana (old name verdoorniae) (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless rosettes of blue-grey leaves with horny reddish-brown margins, coral-red fl with powdery bloom Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe greenii (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless, dense rosette of recurved white-spotted lvs, dark pinkish fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe hahnii (Asphodelaceae)
Solitary rosettes of spotted lvs, branched inflorescence to 1m, fl red to tri-coloured with green, creamy white & reddish tips mid-winter. Sow Sp. Zone
9.
Aloe hereroensis (Asphodelaceae)
0.8m, rosettes of spotted leaves, branched raceme of red or yellow fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe humilis (Asphodelaceae)
Broad, slightly incurved green leaves with dewy bloom, toothed margins, simple inflorescence, scarlet/orange fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Seeds limited.
Aloe khamiesensis (Asphodelaceae)
1.5m, Wi rain, simple/branched stem, rosettes of spotted leaves, orange-red fl Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aloe kouebokkeveldensis (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless plants, rosulate greyish to blue-white lvs, 1m inflorescence of orange red fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aloe krapohliana (Asphodelaceae)
40cm, Wi rain, single rosettes of minutely toothed leaves, large beautiful deep-pink fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aloe lettyae (Asphodelaceae)
Solitary stemless plants, rosettes of bluish-green lvs spotted on both surfaces, 2m branched inflorescence, pinkish-red fl with bulbous bases Su-Au.
Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe lineata (Asphodelaceae)
To 2m, blue-green leaves with reddish lines on both surfaces, salmon fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe littoralis (Asphodelaceae)
3m, single stemmed rosettes, greyish-green leaves with white spots, branched racemes of red fl Su, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe longibracteata ? (Asphodelaceae)
Rosette spotted lvs, long fl spikes, dense pink to bright red fl with yellowish mouths Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe lutescens (Asphodelaceae)
0.6m, single rosettes, branched red racemes Wi, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe maculata (Asphodelaceae)
"Soap aloe", 0.6m, densely rosulate copiously spotted leaves, yellow to red fl with basal swelling Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe marlothii (Asphodelaceae)
2-3m, thorny leaves, distinctive horizontal raceme of amber-yellow fl Wi, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9. Robust form also available.
Aloe marlothii x globuligemma (Asphodelaceae)
Natural hybrid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe melanacantha (Asphodelaceae)
1m, Wi rain, groups of rosettes, brownish-green leaves with black thorns, simple red raceme Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aloe microstigma (Asphodelaceae)
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1m, Wi rain, single rosettes, reddish-green leaves, simple racemes of red buds open to yellow fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe modesta (Asphodelaceae)
30cm, grasslike leaves with minutely toothe margins, small yellowish-green fl Su, only sweetly scented aloe in Africa. Sow Sp. 10 seeds per packet.
Aloe mutabilis (Asphodelaceae)
"Kransaalwyn", red fl change to bright yellow on opening Au-Wi, grows on vertical rock faces. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe ortholopha (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless, grey-green leaves with pinkish tinge, orange/scarlet to blood-red fl Wi, racemes almost horizontal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe parvibracteata (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless, lvs form dense rosettes & have many dull white spots, 1.5m inflorescence, glossy red to orange fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe peglerae (Asphodelaceae)
40cm, greyish-green rosettes with incurved foliage, simple large raceme, dense red fl Wi, extremely attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe petricola (Asphodelaceae)
Dense rosette, greyish-green rough spiny lvs, red buds open to cream/green-white/orange fl Wi, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe pienaarii (Asphodelaceae)
Compact rosette of dark greyish-green lvs, tall fl spike of bright scarlet fl Si. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe pluridens (Asphodelaceae)
To 5m, single/branched stem with dense rosette, dull-pink to salmon red fl on 1m spike Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe polyphylla (Asphodelaceae)
"Kroonalwyn", spirally arranged broad lvs, pale red & salmon coloured fl Sp, high altitude, highly endangered. Seeds need cold treatment. Sow Sp.
Zone 7.
Aloe ramosissima (Asphodelaceae)
3m, similar to A. dichotoma, Wi rain, branches from ground level, rosettes of leaves at branch tips, yellow fl Wi, arid. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Aloe reitzii (Asphodelaceae)
1.3m (with fl), stemless rosettes of dull green toothed leaves, beautiful bright red fl with lemon on lower side late Su, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Aloe reynoldsii (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless plants, attractive spotted bluish-green to yellow lvs with toothed pinkish leaf borders, yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 12 seeds per packet.
Aloe spicata (old name A.sessiliflora) (Asphodelaceae)
To 2m stem, dense rosette, channelled green to reddish lvs with pink/red teeth on margins, "bottlebrush" inflorescence, greenish-yellow fl Wi, copious
nectar. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe striata (Asphodelaceae)
1m, thornless rosettes, much-branched coral-red raceme Sp, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe suprafoliata (Asphodelaceae)
To 1m, "boekaalwyn", bluish-green lvs which in young plants have book-like appearance, later becoming spirally twisted, rose-pink to scarlet-red fl Wi,
attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe swynnertonnii (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless, narrow dark green leaves with many white spots & toothed margins, branched head-shaped inflorescence 2m with red fl Au-Wi, good garden
specimen. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe tenuoir (Asphodelaceae)
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To 3m rambler, greyish-green leaves, attractive yellow fl Au-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe thorncroftii (Asphodelaceae)
Solitary plants, blue-grey lvs rough to the touch, 0.6m erect spikes of dusky pink fl Sp. Sow Ap. Zone 9. 10 seeds per packet.
Aloe thraskii (Asphodelaceae)
3m, stemmed rosettes, grey-green recurved foliage, branched raceme, orange fl Wi, very beautiful, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe transvaalensis (Asphodelaceae)
Milky-green lvs in rosette, spots on upper surface, branched panicle of fl to 1m, pink to light red fl late Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe vanbalenii (Asphodelaceae)
Stemless, strongly recurved deeply channelled snake-like leaves which are bright red in sun, green in shade, tubular fl vary from yellow/orange to dull
red Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe vaombe (Asphodelaceae)
To 4m, 1 long stem with old lvs, recurved lvs in rosette, very branched inflorescence, carmine-red fl, Madagas. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 12 seeds per packet.
Aloe variegata (Asphodelaceae)
"Partridge aloe", 40cm, triangular leaves attractively marked, red fl Wi, lovely pot plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe vogtsii (Asphodelaceae)
0.7m, rosettes of dark green leaves with white spots in wavy bands, scarlet fl on erect slender branches Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe vryheidensis (Asphodelaceae)
To 2m single-stemmed plants, greyish-green erect/spreading lvs, erect densely multiflowered racemes of yellow fl Wi - like a bottle brush, grows well
in alk soil. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe wickensii (Asphodelaceae)
1m, upright rosettes of leaves, branched red raceme Wi, savannah. Latest revison has combined this species with A.cryptopoda but because of their
differences we are listing them separately. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloe wickensii var lutea (Asphodelaceae)
Rosulate Aloe with dull grey-green lvs, inflorescence to 1m, buds and open fl lemon-yellow mid-winter. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aloinopsis luckhoffii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf tufted perenn, rosette of crowded bluish to grass-green leaves, pale yellow fl Su. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis malherbei (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Blue-green fan-shaped leaves, pale brown to flesh coloured fl Su. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis orpenii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Forms thick clumps, blue-green leaves with many prominent spots, yellow fl tipped with red Su. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis peersii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Triangular to tapered smooth blue- to grey-green spotted leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis rosulata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact dwarf, leaves in rosette, yellow to white fl, pot. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis rubrolineata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Blue-grey rough surfaced leaves, very attractive striped fl, larger than the other species in the genus. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis schooneesii var schooneesii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Shoots form dense clusters, very small blue-green leaves, yellow to red silky glossy fl Su. Sow Au.
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Aloinopsis setifera (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf tufted plant, rough leaves with raised tubercles some of which end in bristles, pinkish/yellow fl. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact plants in rosettes, lvs rough on surface with warts or dots, yellow, pink to cream fl. Sow Au.
Aloinopsis villetii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Blue-green leaves with dense white tubercles, pale yellow fl with copper-red tips Su. Sow Au.
Alonsoa unilabiata (Scrophulariaceae)
Ann to 15cm, toothed ovate lvs, clusters of pink fl with maroon & yellow centres Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Alysicarpus glumaceus (Fabaceae)
Erect ann to 1.5m, long fl stem with orange pea like fl late Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Amaryllidaceae species (Amaryllidaceae)
Seeds of most Amaryllids have a shelf-life of only a few weeks. Please ask if you would like to be notified of their availability.To be added to our
Amaryllid list you must have either a fax or e-mail. Genera usually available during the year are Amarylli
Amellus microglossus (Asteraceae)
Prostrate/sprawling ann to 20cm, white daisy fl with yellow centres Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Amellus strigosus (Asteraceae)
Sprawling ann to 10cm, radiate solitary blue fl with yellow centre Sp-Su. Sow Sp / Au. Zone 8.
Amellus tenuifolius (Asteraceae)
20-40cm compact perenn, masses of mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Anacampseros arachnoides (Portulacaceae)
10cm, clustered blackish-red leaves, white fl tinged mauve Su, arid areas. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Anacampseros lanceolata (Portulacaceae)
8cm, fleshy leaves, rose fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Anacampseros marlothii (Portulacaceae)
Tuft forming, many 3cm long but narrow grass green & wedge-shaped lvs, large bright pink fl on short stems. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Anacampseros pisina (Portulacaceae)
Elongated rosettes from a knobbly tuber, glabrous lvs with orange-brown hairs, white to greenish-white fl. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Anacampseros rufescens (Portulacaceae)
Rosettes of smooth lanceolate leaves 2cm long. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Anacampseros subnuda ssp lubbersii (Portulacaceae)
Mats of small rosettes, obovoid lvs with slightly flattened lower face, hairy when young, white or pink fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Anacampseros telephiastrum (Portulacaceae)
"Gemsboksuring", to 60cm perenn, fleshy smooth leaves, pink fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Anchusa capensis (Boraginaceae)
"Cape forget-me-not", 0.6m perenn, bright blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Androcymbium burchelii (Colchicaceae)
"White cup-and-saucer", to 5cm stemless geophyte, white fl cupped in large whitish bracts Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Androcymbium capense (Colchicaceae)
Prostrate, long leaves with wavy edges, green bracts enclose cream fl Wi-Sp, coastal, sandy soil, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Androcymbium cuspidatum (Colchicaceae)
Prostrate lvs 5cm long, large bracts surround fl, fl Wi to early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Androcymbium eucomoides (Colchicaceae)
Prostrate, green bracts, fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Androcymbium latifolium (old name A pulchrum) (Colchicaceae)
Prostrate hairy lvs, wine-red fl bracts with green markings below, fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Androcymbium longipes (Colchicaceae)
Spreading narrow leaves, fl enclosed in green bracts, fl Wi - Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Androcymbium sp (Colchicaceae)
Dwarf bulb with 2 flat leaves, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Androcymbium striatum (Colchicaceae)
"Little-men-in-a-boat", prostrate, 6 tiny greenish fl with conspic yellow anthers nestled amongst large showy white & green bracts Su, med. Sow Sp.
Zone 8.
Anemone vesicatoria (old name Knowltonia) (Ranunculaceae)
Tufted perenn to 1m with rhizome, leathery toothed lvs, showy umbels of white fl, shady areas. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Anginon fruticosum (Apiaceae)
Rigid stiff-leaved shrub to 3m, pungent lvs, umbels of fl Su, seeds like oat flakes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Anisodontea anomala (Malvaceae)
To 1m shrub, thick leaves, magenta/rose/pink fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Anisodontea reflexa (Malvaceae)
Densely hairy shrub to 2m, 5-lobed thick lvs, pink fl in clusters, petals narrow & reflexed Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Anisodontea scabrosa (Malvaceae)
1.5m evergr shrub, rough leaves, showy pink fl sporadically all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Annesorhiza grandiflora (Apiaceae)
Perenn to 2m, dissected hairy lvs, yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Ansellia africana (Orchidaceae)
To 1m, Su rain, clump forming robust plants in upper branches of forest trees, thin stiff leaves, yellow fl with dark brown spots Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Anthospermum aethiopicum (Rubiaceae)
To 1.5m shrub, densely clustered small lvs in groups of 3, small fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Anthospermum galioides var galioides (Rubiaceae)
Sprawling shrub to 50cm, single lvs may be in small bunches, fl all year. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Antidesma venosum (Euphorbiaceae)
"Tassel berry", 4-5m shrub/tree, grey bark, leathery glossy lvs, male fl dull yellowish, female fl reddish in spikes, purple-blackish fruit, med, beautiful
all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Antidesma vogelianum (Euphorbiaceae)
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Small tree to 5m with long slender arching branches, pale bark, shiny green lvs pale below, pendulous spikes of small creamy fl Sp, shiny red fruits.
Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Antimima dualis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact plant, sessile magenta pink fl, pot. Sow Au. Big and small forms available.
Antimima evoluta (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact cushion of white leaves, pink fl. Sow Au.
Antimima loganii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
5cm high, white during dry season, purplish-pink fl, grows in rock crevices. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Antimima ventricosa (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact cushion, large pink & white fl, very showy. Sow Au.
Apatesia helianthoides (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Ann, yellow fl Sp, found in dry fynbos, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Apodytes dimidiata (Icacinaceaea)
10m evergr tree, attractive white fl in Sp, decorative black & red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Seeds perishable - ripe now.
Aporrhiza nitida (Sapindaceae)
Tree to 10m in evergreen forest, pinnate lvs velvety below, small whitish fl in heads, flatted round seed capsules, seeds perishable. Sow now. Zone 10.
Aptosimum eriocephalum ? (Scrophulariaceae)
Prostrate spreading species, densely branched, striking deep purple fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aptosimum spinescens (Scrophulariaceae)
"Kankerblarebossie", much-branched spiny shrublet, blue fl with fawn reverse Sp-Su, arid. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Arctopus echinatus (Apiaceae)
Flat growing perenn, large prostrate spiny leaves, white fl Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctopus monacanthus (Apiaceae)
Flat growing perenn, large prostrate spiny leaves, yellow fl Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotheca calendula (Asteraceae)
30cm ann groundcover, divided foliage, white reverse, large yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotheca forbesiana (Asteraceae)
Tufted white-woolly perenn to 15cm, basal tuft of divided lvs, solitary yellow fl on long stems Wi - Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotheca populifolia (Asteraceae)
"Beach pumpkin", to 30cm perenn, white felty fleshy leaves, small yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Arctotis acaulis (Asteraceae)
Stemless perenn, tall white/orange/yellow/pastel shades fl Sp, dry Medit climate, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. All colour forms available.
Arctotis acuminata (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 50cm, sharply toothed lvs, white to pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis adpressa (Asteraceae)
Stemless perenn, grey felty leaves, white fl with dark reverse Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Arctotis angustifolia ? (Asteraceae)
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Creeping white-woolly perenn, toothed or divided lvs, solitary yellow fl with red reverse Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis argentea (Asteraceae)
15-60cm spreading perenn, yellow fl Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis aspera (Asteraceae)
20cm groundcover, rough grey leaves, yellow/white fl Sp, strong grower, ideal for dry sunny banks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis auriculata ? (Asteraceae)
50cm trailing perenn, silver leaves, orange fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis campanulata (Asteraceae)
Tufted or prostrate perenn to 30cm, lobed lvs, large orange fl with dark centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis cuprea (Asteraceae)
1m, divided leaves, lovely large bright orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis diffusa (Asteraceae)
Low growing perenn, rosette of foliage, striking vivid orange fl with dark centres on long stalks, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis fastuosa (Asteraceae)
30cm ann, orange fl with dark centres Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis gumbletonii (Asteraceae)
25cm perenn, tufted silvery leaves, striking orange red fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis hirsuta (Asteraceae)
30cm ann, orange fl Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis incisa (Asteraceae)
Sprawling perenn to 30cm, very divided lvs white-felted below, white or orange fl reddish on reverse Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis laevis (Asteraceae)
0.5m spreading perenn, yellow fl Sp, dry Medit climate. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis revoluta (Asteraceae)
Low-growing perenn, silver leaves, yellow/orange fl Sp, arid areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis sp (Asteraceae)
0.5m shrub, yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1.5m perenn, undescribed species, grey leaves & large orange fl Sp, dry, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 0.5m shrub, divided leaves, lovely large red to bright orange fl, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn, greyish leaves, big orange & yellow or white fl similar to A gumbletonii. Orange/yellow mix available, & white. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis stoechadifolia (Asteraceae)
Groundcover, grey leaves, pink/white fl Sp, dry sunny banks, robust, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis sulcocarpa (Asteraceae)
Ann to 20cm, lvs lyrate and divided, grey felted below & green above, yellow daisy fl early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Arctotis undulata (Asteraceae)
40cm, rosette of lvs flat on ground, lvs grey & velvety, yellow to orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis venusta (Asteraceae)
0.6m perenn, white daisies marked with yellow, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Argyroderma delaettii forma delaetti (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Solitary plants with variable leaves, white/yellow/pink fl. Sow Au.
Argyroderma deleattii-aureum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, single pair flat leaves, yellow fl, dry Su. Sow Au.
Argyroderma deleattii-roseum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, single pair flat leaves, magenta flowers. Sow Au.
Argyroderma fissum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, clump-forming, finger-like leaves, red/yellow/pink fl. Sow Au.
Argyroderma pearsonii forma luckhoffii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, fleshy semi-globose leaves, purple & white fl. Sow Au.
Argyroderma pearsonii forma pearsonii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, stemless, fleshy semi-globose leaves, fl purple/white, pot. Sow Au.
Argyroderma subalbum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, attractive purple fl, pot. Sow Au.
Argyroderma testiculare (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Keeled leaves with narrow fissure, fl purple, rarely white. Sow Au.
Argyrolobium tomentosum (Fabaceae)
To 1m sprawling shrub, tri-foliate hairy lvs, deep yellow fl Au, brown pods. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Aristea africana (Iridaceae)
20cm, evergreen, clump-forming, large blue fl Su opens morning, closes midday. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea anceps (Iridaceae)
To 30cm tufted plants, flat stems, narrow soft leaves, brilliant blue fl Sp-Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea angolensis (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, blue fl Su, found in grassland in Natal. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Aristea bakeri (Iridaceae)
Evergreen to 1m, linear lvs, many blue fl on tall inflorescence Sp - Su mainly after fires. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Aristea capitata - pink (old name A major) (Iridaceae)
1-1.5m, evergreen, pink fl on long dense inflorescences Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea capitata (old name A major) (Iridaceae)
1-1.5m, evergreen, blue fl on long dense inflorescences Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea confusa (Iridaceae)
1.2m, straplike leaves, loose head of large intense blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea dichotoma (Iridaceae)
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15-30cm subterete stem, beautiful blue fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea ecklonii (Iridaceae)
0.5m, evergreen, small star-like blue fl Sp, damp positions. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Aristea ensifolia (Iridaceae)
20-80cm, flattened stem, blue fl Sp, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Aristea fimbriata (Iridaceae)
Evergreen rhizomatous plant to 30cm, narrow sword-shaped lvs, blue fl with rusty brown bracts Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea galpinii (Iridaceae)
To 1m, leaves with rusty brown margins, bright blue fl Su, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Aristea inaequalis (Iridaceae)
Perenn to 1.5m, narrow stiff greyish lvs with red margins, deep blue fl in tall panicles Sp, very beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea juncifolia (Iridaceae)
12-30cm, green bracts, blue fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea macrocarpa (Iridaceae)
1-1.5m, evergreen, blue fl Su, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea monticola (Iridaceae)
1m, blue fl Sp, bracts become dry, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea palustris (Iridaceae)
Perenn to 1m, rounded stems, sword-shaped lvs, blue fl Su, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea pusilla ssp pusilla (Iridaceae)
Evergreen bulb to 20cm, flattened stem, soft lvs, blue fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Aristea schizolaena (Iridaceae)
30-90cm, basal leathery leaves, blue to deep purple fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aristea simplex (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, linear lvs, pale blue star-like fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea singularis (Iridaceae)
Evergreen rhizomatous plants to 40cm, flattened stems, sword-shaped lvs, blue nodding fl Wi-Sp, near streams & in shade. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aristea spiralis (Iridaceae)
20-50cm, evergreen, large white to pale blue fl Sp-Su, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea zeyheri (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, terete grasslike lvs, blue fl Su, 3 winged seed capsules. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Artabotrys brachypetalus (Annonaceae)
"Purple hook-berry", climber/shrub/spreading tree, rough grey bark, leathery leaves, interesting yellowish fl on twisted zigzag stalks, edible fruit. Sow
Sp. Zone 10.
Artabotrys monteiroae (Annonaceae)
"Red Hook Berry", scrambling shrub/liane, climbs using curling fl stalks, ovate leathery lvs, yellowish 2cm fl Sp, purplish black fig-like fruits. Sow Sp.
Zone 9.
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Artemesia afra (Asteraceae)
"Wormwood", 30-60cm perenn, very aromatic attractive silvery leaves, yellowish fl Au, damp areas, med. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Asclepias cancellata (Apocynaceae)
See Gomphocarpus
Asclepias fruticosa (Apocynaceae)
See Gomphocarpus
Aspalathus argyrella (Fabaceae)
Prostrate mat-forming shrublet, 3-foliate lvs, pale mauve fl in terminal heads Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aspalathus capitata (Fabaceae)
Erect much branched shrub to 2m, 3-foliate linear lvs, compact heads of bright yellow pea flowers all year. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aspalathus cinerascens (Fabaceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate silvery silky lvs, pale yellow fl with silky calyx Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Aspalathus crenata (Fabaceae)
Erect/sprawling shrub to 1m, heart-shaped spiny lvs, beautiful yellow pea fl fading to red Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Asparagus aethiopicus (Asparagaceae)
"Haakdoring", erect (to 1m) or climbing (to 7m), fl Su-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Asparagus africanus (Asparagaceae)
1-3m climber/shrub, attractive foliage, small fl Su, red berries. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Asparagus angusticladus (Asparagaceae)
Climber to 3m, large "thorns", white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Asparagus asparagoides (Asparagaceae)
"Cape Smilax", twining/straggling perenn to 2m, slightly succ leaves, pendulous white scented fl, med, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus capensis (Asparagaceae)
Erect spiny shrub to 1m, spines in 3s, needle-like lvs, scented white fl Au-Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus densiflorus (Asparagaceae)
"Emerald fern", erect/scrambling shrublet, solitary/few leaves, white fl tinged with pink Su-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus densiflorus "Flagstaff" (Asparagaceae)
40cm evergreen groundcover, grows in sun or semi-shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus densiflorus "Mazeppa" (Asparagaceae)
0.5m shrublet, arching habit, fine fern-like foliage. Good horticultural selection of A. densiflorus. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus denudatus (Asparagaceae)
Similar to A. virgatus but more compact with abundant decorative berries, unarmed. Good foliage potential. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Asparagus exuvialis (Asparagaceae)
Erect/scrambling shrub to 2m, stems with white membranaceous bark, white fls in axils Sp-Au. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus falcatus (Asparagaceae)
To 10m vigorous large-leaved climber, delicate white fl followed by masses of red berries Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus intricatus (Asparagaceae)
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Compact dense spiny shrub, zigzagging branchlets, white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus macowanii (Asparagaceae)
Erect single stemmed shrub to 2m, smooth white stems with short spines, new stem produced each spring, dark green lvs, profuse white attractive fl
Sp, good cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Asparagus multiflorus (Asparagaceae)
Scrambling shrub, velvety stems, white fl Su. Sow Sp / Au. Zone 8.
Asparagus ovatus (Asparagaceae)
Climbing shrublet to 1m, ovate lvs, no thorns, nodding white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9.
Asparagus plumosus (Asparagaceae)
Unarmed climber with feathery foliage, much used in the floristry trade, suitable for pot, highly decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus rubicundus (Asparagaceae)
Sprawling shrub with shiny brown branches with hooked spines, needle-like lvs, white fl scattered on stalks Su-Wi. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9.
Asparagus setaceus (Asparagaceae)
"Ibutha", to 2m erect/scrambling perenn, soft shiny leaves, solitary white fl at tips of branches Su-Au, black berries, love charm, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus stellatus (Asparagaceae)
Rounded compact grey shrub to 0.4m, cladodes in tight clusters, attractive red berries. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Asparagus suaveolens (Asparagaceae)
"Bushveld asparagus", to 1m erect plant, feathery leaves, attractive sweetly scented white fl with central red stripe Sp-Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus virgatus (Asparagaceae)
1m perenn, fine soft leaves, red berries, shade. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Aster bakerianus (Asteraceae)
30-40cm perenn, lilac/white daisy fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Aster erucifolius (Asteraceae)
Prostrate perenn in wet gravel at high altitude, deep red stems & fl stalks, lvs deeply lobed, mauve to white fl with yellow centres late Su-Au. Sow Sp.
Zone 7.
Astridia longifolia (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Succulent shrub to 50cm, keeled lvs, red 5cm diameter fl Au, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Asystasia gangetica (Acanthaceae)
To 0.5m evergr groundcover, many white fl with blue markings on tip Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Atalaya alata (Sapindaceae)
Tree to 10m, bark greyish-white, alternate lvs with sickle-shaped leaflets, profuse small white fl Sp-Su, winged fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Atalaya capensis (Sapindaceae)
Small tree usually to 3m, smooth whitish bark, compound dark green lvs, heads of cream fl Su, winged seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Athanasia dentata (Asteraceae)
To 75cm wiry shrublet, flat heads of small yellow fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Athanasia pinnata (Asteraceae)
To 2m shrub, grey velvety leaves, dense heads of yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Athanasia trifurcata (Asteraceae)
To 1m shrub, grey foliage, yellow fl in large showy heads Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aulax umbellata (Proteaceae)
2m shrub, spatulate leaves broad at tip, yellow fl Su. Sow Au.
Azima tetracantha (Salvadoraceae)
"Bee-sting bush", 3m shrub, well armed with angled thorns, greenish yellow fl Su, fleshy fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Babiana (Iridaceae)
All species listed are Wi-growing and Su-dormant unless otherwise specified. Grow them all in deep pots. All are Zone 8.
Babiana ambigua (Iridaceae)
4-8cm, large scented blue fl with white/yellow markings in Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana cuneata (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, narrow pleated leaves with cut-off end, zygomorphic trumpet-shaped purple fl Wi. Sow Au.
Babiana curviscapa (Iridaceae)
20cm, short curved lvs, red/magenta/violet/purple fl Sp, short inflorescence bent horizontally, dry conditions. Sow Au.
Babiana dregei (Iridaceae)
4-15cm, erect sharply pointed leaves, deep purplish-blue fl Sp, grows in rock crevices. Sow Au.
Babiana engysiphon ? (Iridaceae)
Plants to 10cm, narrow velvety lvs, zygomorphic dark violet fl with white to pale yellow blotch on lower tepals, Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Babiana fourcadei (Iridaceae)
25cm, erect stem, lanceolate lvs, intensely scented zygomorphic pale to deep blue fl with white/yellow markings Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana fragrans (old name B disticha) (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, violet to pale blue scented fl marked with yellow/purple Sp. Violet & yellow forms available. Sow Au.
Babiana inclinata (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, stem inclined, zygomorphic blue/violet fl with dark markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Babiana leipoldtii (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, pleated hairy lvs, scented actinomorphic blue-violet fl with dark centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Babiana lineolata (Iridaceae)
To 25cm, hairy lvs, small mauve fl with yellow markings Sp, ovary hairy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Babiana melanops (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, very hairy lvs, blue/pale mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Previously sold as B. villosa purple.
Babiana mucronata (Iridaceae)
5-15cm, fl mauve & yellow in Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana odorata (Iridaceae)
5-12cm, yellow strongly scented fl Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana patersoniae (Iridaceae)
To 12cm, fragrant purplish to pale blue fl Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana patula (Iridaceae)
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8cm, fragrant mauve to blue fl with yellow lower tepals Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana patula ? (Iridaceae)
8cm, fragrant mauve to blue fl with yellow lower tepals Sp, not sure of ID. Sow Au.
Babiana purpurea (Iridaceae)
10-15cm, scented pink, white & blue or white fl Sp. Sow Au. White, pink, purple & light purple colour forms available.
Babiana rubrocyanea (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, branched stems, inclined spike of deep blue fl with red centre outlined in white Sp, rare. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Babiana scariosa (Iridaceae)
10-25cm, white fl with purple markings & papery bracts Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana stricta cream (Iridaceae)
10-25cm, scented white fl marked with blue Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana stricta pink/purple or white/purple (Iridaceae)
Slender erect stems, erect linear leaves, pink & purple, or white & purple at base Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana tanquana ? (Iridaceae)
To 12cm, upright hairy lvs, zygomorphic fl at ground level, fl dark violet with pale yellow on lower tepals Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Babiana tubiflora (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, linear pleated lvs, zygomorphic white fl usually with red markings on lower petals Sp, in sand. Sow Au.
Babiana vanzyliae (Iridaceae)
4-12cm, leaves longer than stem, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Baccharoides adoensis (Asteraceae)
Shrub to 1m, soft short hairs, toothed narrow lvs, white/pinkish fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Baeometra uniflora (Colchicaceae)
20cm, channelled leaves, fl deep golden-yellow above, red below Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Balanites maughamii (Balanitaceae)
"Torchwood", 10-20m, smooth grey bark, dark grey-green leathery leaves, small yellowish-green fl Sp, fruit similar to large dates, med. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Ballota africana (Lamiaceae)
1.5m perenn, leaves covered with minute gland-tipped hairs, round clusters of purple fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Barleria albostellata (Acanthaceae)
Erect shrub covered with white star-shaped hairs, hairy greyish broad lvs, heads of pure white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Barleria crassa (Acanthaceae)
Erect shrublet, spiny bracts, attractive blue fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Barleria rotundifolia (Acanthaceae)
Small armed shrub to 1.8m, hairy branches, round spine-tipped lvs, lovely yellow to orange fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Barleria saxatilis (Acanthaceae)
Straggling or erect shrub to 1m, woody branches with short hairs, 1-4 bluish mauve fl Su in axils, bracts with spiny teeth. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Bauhinia galpinii (Fabaceae)
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"Pride-of-De-Kaap", 3-5m shrub/climber, twin-lobed leaves, bright brick-orange fl late Su, easy, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Bauhinia petersiana ssp macrantha (Fabaceae)
To 4m spreading shrub, flaking bark, lobed leaves, lovely white fl with crinkly petals & pink stamens Sp-Su, med, edible seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Bauhinia tomentosa (Fabaceae)
4m shrub, drooping branches, yellow tulip-like fl with dark centre Su, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Bauhinia urbaniana (Fabaceae)
"Pink Bauhinia", shrub to 2m in dry sandy woodland, velvety branches, large lobed lvs with rust coloured hairs, pink fl Wi, velvety pods. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Becium burchellianum (Lamiaceae)
To 30cm dwarf shrub, small grey leaves, fragrant pale blue Salvia-like fl Sp, rocky, dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Berchemia discolor (Rhamnaceae)
"Birdplum", to 20m tree, rough grey-black bark, small green fl, pointed yellow fruit, food plant, Zimbabwe. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Berchemia zeyheri (Rhamnaceae)
"Red ivory", to 10m tree/shrub, greyish green leaves, small greenish fl Su, yellow-brownish-red fleshy fruit, wood red. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Bergeranthus multiceps (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf succ in clumps, triangular lvs tapering to point, bright yellow fl open in afternoon Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bergeranthus scapiger (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump-forming, crowded leaves, golden yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Berkheya barbata (Asteraceae)
White felted shrublet to 60cm, opposite lvs slightly toothed & spiny, large yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Berkheya cirsiifolia (Asteraceae)
"Mohata-o-mosoueu", to 1.5m perenn, sharply toothed lvs, large white/yellow daisy-like fl with yellow centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Berkheya cuneata (Asteraceae)
20cm, creeping habit, grey holly-like leaves, bright orange daisy fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Berkheya francisci ? (Asteraceae)
Shrub to 1m, re-sprouter, rosette of white velvety lvs with prickles, large yellow fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Berkheya herbacea (Asteraceae)
Tufted perenn to 40cm, basal rosette of lance-shaped lvs with few prickles, heads of big yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Berkheya insignis (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 50cm, discolourous lvs with bristly margins, bright golden yellow to orange fl Sp - Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Berkheya multijuga (Asteraceae)
Large basal rosette of spiny leaves, 10cm yellow fl in heads, good architectural plants. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Berkheya purpurea (Asteraceae)
40cm, very prickly leaves, large mauve fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Berkheya radula (Asteraceae)
Robust perenn, prickly winged stem, basal rosette of dark green lvs, white below, yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Berkheya rhapontica (Asteraceae)
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Perenn to 1m, cobwebby stem, basal rosette spiny lvs white felted below, large yellow fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Berkheya setifera (Asteraceae)
1m, hairy leaves, shaggy golden fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Berkheya zeyheri (Asteraceae)
To 40cm perenn, bristly leaves, large creamy white fl with dark centre Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Berzelia abrotanoides (Bruniaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per Gram | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per Gram | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 18.00 per Gram
1m shrub, cream heads in clusters Sp, moist ground, good cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Berzelia burchellii (Bruniaceae)
Densely leafy shrub to 1.5m, lvs hairy, heads of white fl at branch tips Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Berzelia galpinii (Bruniaceae)
1-2m branched shrub, cream fl, large round seed heads, cut fl, damp areas. About 1000 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Berzelia intermedia (Bruniaceae)
1m shrub, cream heads in clusters in Sp, good cut fl. About 1000 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Berzelia lanuginosa (Bruniaceae)
1.6m shrub, cream fl with red appendages in Sp, cut fl. About 1400 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bijlia cana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact stemless rosette, yellow fl, pot. Sow Au.
Blechnum tabulare (Blechnaceae)
Fern, tall caudex, fronds in whorls, widespread in grasslands, highly decorative garden fern, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bobartia filiformis (Iridaceae)
To 0.5m, rushlike leaves, yellow fl in flattened heads Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bobartia gladiata (Iridaceae)
"Biesiesroei", 20-80cm, linear leaves, yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bobartia indica (Iridaceae)
To 0.7m, long trailing leaves, yellow fl Sp-Au, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bobartia lilacina (Iridaceae)
Evergreen rhizomatous plant to 0.5m, sticky stem, narrow lvs, solitary violet fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bobartia longicyma (Iridaceae)
To 1.8m, leaves terete and restio-like, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bobartia macrospatha (Iridaceae)
Rhizomatous plant, terete to linear lvs, dense inflorescense of yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bobartia orientalis (Iridaceae)
Long slender leaves, clusters of yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. A tall form and a small Eastern Cape form are available.
Bolusafra bituminosa (Fabaceae)
"Teerertjie", creeper, yellow pea-like fl Sp-Su, tar-scented, unusual plant for the garden. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bolusanthus speciosus (Fabaceae)
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"Tree wisteria", 5m graceful tree, mauve pea-like fl Sp, drier areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Bonatea speciosa (Orchidaceae)
To 1m, oblong lvs, dense racemes of green & white fl Wi-Su, rain all yr, coastal. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Boscia cf matabelense (Capparaceae)
1-2m multi-stemmed shrub, hairy young branches, large lvs, fls in leaf axils, red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Boscia foetida (Capparaceae)
"Smelly shepherd's tree", large shrub/small tree with angular spiky branches, smooth pale grey bark, very small leathery leaves, small greenish fl in
clusters Sp, round yellowish fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Boscia mossambicensis (Capparaceae)
"Broad-leaved shepherd's tree", to 6m shrub/tree, grey-brown bark, leathery dark green large leaves, white fl Au-Wi, round yellowish to red fruit. Sow
Sp. Zone 10.
Bowkeria cymosa (Scrophulariaceae)
To 5m tree/shrub, ovate hairy leaves, many beautiful cream fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Bowkeria verticillata (Scrophulariaceae)
"Natal Shell Flower", to 5m shrub/small tree, grey bark, narrow leaves in whorls of 3, heavily scented white fl Su, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Brabejum stellatifolium (Proteaceae)
"Wild almond", to 8m, branching tree with whorls of light green leaves, sweet scented cream fl Su, almond sized velvety brown fruits ripe in
March-April. Seeds perishable - order in advance & sow immediately.
Brachycarpaea juncea (Brassicaceae)
"Wild stock", to 1m shrublet, white fl Sp, dormant Su, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Brachylaena discolor var discolor (Asteraceae)
"Wild silver oak", 4-10m evergr shrub/tree, fl Wi-Sp, fast growing, good garden tree for coastal areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Brachylaena neriifolia (Asteraceae)
6m shrub/tree, lanceolate leaves similar to Oleander, thistle-like fl heads Su, moist areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Brachylaena uniflora (Asteraceae)
Small tree to 6m, vertically fissured bark, elliptic dark green lvs with creamy hairs below, dense heads of whitish fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Brachystegia boehmii (Fabaceae)
"Prince of Wales tree", sturdy spreading tree to 16m, rough grey bark, compound pendulous lvs with fine leaflets bright red when young, sweetly
scented panicles white fl Sp, brown pods, bark used for tannin. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Braunsia apiculata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
15cm, swollen leaf pairs, magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Bridelia cathartica (Euphorbiaceae)
Scrambling shrub/small tree to 7m, rough bark, tight clusters small green to yellow fl Su, black fleshy edible berries, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Bridelia micrantha (Euphorbiaceae)
10m tree, flaky bark, glossy wavy leaves, sweet-tasting fruit, med, durable attractive wood, fast-growing beautiful shade tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Bridelia mollis (Euphorbiaceae)
7m, spreading shrub/tree, young leaves golden & furry, small greenish-yellow fl Su, edible fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Brunia albiflora (Bruniaceae)
2-3m shrub, large cream coffee-scented fl Su, good cut fl. About 160 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Brunia laevis (Bruniaceae)
60cm grey-leaved shrub, large cream fl-heads, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Brunia noduliflora (Bruniaceae)
1m shrub, cream fl-heads, good cut fl. About 200 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Brunia paleacea (old name Nebelia) (Bruniaceae)
40-80cm much-branched shrub, large cream fl heads Sp-Su, adaptable, cut fl potential. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Buddleja glomerata (Loganiaceae)
"Karoo sage", to 4m shrub/small tree, light brown bark, oblong hairy lvs, yellowish to bright yellow fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Buddleja loricata (Loganiaceae)
To 4m bushy shrub/tree, pale brown bark, wrinkled & puckered leaves, heads of cream fl sometimes with orange throat Su, fruit capsule splits into
dense creamy woolly heads. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Buddleja saligna (Loganiaceae)
"Witolienhout", to 7m, oval leaves, white/cream honey-scented fl sometimes with reddish throat Wi-Su, wood is tough, med, easy, attractive. About 10
000 seeds/gram. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Buddleja salvifolia (Loganiaceae)
"Sagewood", 1-8m shrub/tree, whitish to purple scented fl Sp. About 10 000seeds/gram. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Bulbine abyssinica (Asphodelaceae)
40-60cm, very decorative yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bulbine aloides (Asphodelaceae)
40cm, succulent Aloe-like leaves, yellow fl, dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bulbine annua (Asphodelaceae)
25-40cm ann, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Bulbine asphodeloides (Asphodelaceae)
"Geelkatstert", 6-55cm, yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bulbine cepacea (Asphodelaceae)
Geophyte to 40cm, lvs dry at flowering, lvs narrowly lanceolate, dense raceme yellow fl Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbine frutescens (Asphodelaceae)
0.5m, succ leaves, orange/yellow fl Sp-Au, full sun. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. Orange & yellow forms available.
Bulbine frutescens white (Asphodelaceae)
0.5m, succ leaves, white fl Sp-Au, full sun. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Bulbine lagopus (Asphodelaceae)
20cm, leaves fleshy, yellow fl with hairy filaments Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbine latifolia (Asphodelaceae)
"Rooiwortel", rosette of leaves, yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Bulbine narcissifolia (Asphodelaceae)
"Wildekopieva", erect perenn, greyish green slightly fleshy lvs, many yellow fl on long stalks Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bulbine praemorsa (Asphodelaceae)
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"Slymstok", 50cm, succ channelled leaves topped by 60cm racemes with multiple yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella (Asphodelaceae)
All species below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant.
Bulbinella cauda-felis (Asphodelaceae)
0.6m, pink bud opening to white fl in Sp, good cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8
Bulbinella divaginata (Asphodelaceae)
To 40cm, bunches of grass-like lvs absent at flowering, spikes of bright yellow fl early in autumn. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella eburniflora (Asphodelaceae)
To 0.75m, 3-7 canaliculate dark green leaves, buds cream, scented fl ivory-white when open Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella elata (Asphodelaceae)
To 1m, long inflorescence of white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella elegans (Asphodelaceae)
"Voelneskatstert", to 60cm, narrow channelled leaves with finely toothed margins, small pale lemon yellow to white fl in conical racemes Sp. Sow Au.
Zone 8.
Bulbinella graminifolia (Asphodelaceae)
20cm, long grass-like leaves, many white fl Wi, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella latifolia ssp denticulata (Asphodelaceae)
To 1m, 10 fleshy lvs with tiny teeth on margins, dense raceme of lemon-yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella latifolia ssp latifolia (Asphodelaceae)
To 1m perenn, yellow to deep orange fl borne in dense spikes Sp, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella latifolia ssp toximontana (Asphodelaceae)
To 1m, bright green fleshy leaves, racemes of green fl with reddish tinge Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella nutans (Asphodelaceae)
"Swartturk", to 1m, multiple stems, long reed-like leaves, yellow and white forms in stock, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella punctulata (Asphodelaceae)
Tall, long narrow leaves with lacy sheath, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella triquetra (Asphodelaceae)
0.5m, small yellow inflorescences Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Burchellia bubalina (Rubiaceae)
"Wild Pomegranate", 3-5m evergr tree/shrub, glossy leaves, orange fl in clusters Su, shade/sun. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Burkea africana (Fabaceae)
"Red syringa", 8m tree, dark grey flaky bark, bipinnate leaves, creamy fl in pendulous spikes, hard wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Buttonia superba (Scrophulariaceae)
Woody parasitic creeper (on Grewia sp) with hairy stems, hairy leaves with toothed margins, beautiful tubular pink/mauve/white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
Callilepis caerulea (old name Zoutpansbergia) (Asteraceae)
To 2m compact evergr shrub, unusual woody "daisy" with blue fl Sp, endemic to the Soutpansberg, in dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Callilepis leptophylla (Asteraceae)
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"Wild daisy", 30-60cm perenn, woody rootstock, bright green slender leaves, creamy fl with dark centres. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Calodendrum capense (Rutaceae)
"Cape Chestnut", 7-20m tree, aromatic leaves, large striking clusters pink fl Sp-Su, coastal, hard wood. Seeds are perishable - order in advance. Sow
immediately. Zone 10.
Calpurnia aurea (Fabaceae)
"Wild laburnum", 4m evergr shrub/tree, compound leaves, attractive yellow pea-like fl Su, ornamental & shade tree. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Canavalia virosa (Fabaceae)
To 15m perenn climber, broad ovate leaves, pea-like mauve fl with white veins Wi, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cannomois parviflora (Restionaceae)
To 1m erect tussock, simple scapes, dark spathes & bracts. Difficult to germinate. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cannomois schlechteri (Restionaceae)
Tufted restio to 2m with a rhizome, forms big clumps, dry areas, decorative. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cannomois taylorii (Restionaceae)
2m restio of arid areas, forms large colonies of tall stems with golden brown seed heads. Principle plant used for thatching in the Cedarberg & is of
economic importance. Difficult to germinate. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Canthium inerme (Rubiaceae)
"Cape date, turkey berry", 3-10m shrub/tree, greenish fl Su, purple to black fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Canthium mundianum (Rubiaceae)
5m shrub/tree, softly hairy leaves, pioneer species, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Capelio tabularis (old name Alciope) (Asteraceae)
0.6m perenn, dark green leaves with white reverse, large yellow daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Capnophyllum africanum (Apiaceae)
Sprawling ann to 30cm, soft finely divided lvs, white fl in clusters, found on sand dunes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Capparis fascicularis var zeyheri (Capparaceae)
Scrambling shrub or climber to 5m, zigzag branches, dark shiny leathery lvs, white to cream scented fl, round purplish-black fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Capparis fascicularis var zeyheri (Capparaceae)
Scrambling shrub or climber to 5m, zigzag branches, dark shiny leathery lvs, white to cream scented fl, round purplish-black fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Capparis tomentosa (Capparaceae)
Small tree/scrambler, soft velvety light green leaves, scented yellowish-green fl, very showy in full fl Sp-Su, pink to orange pendulous fruits, magical &
med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cardiospermum corindum (Sapindaceae)
Creeper, sprays of white fl, decorative seed capsules. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Carissa bispinosa (Apocynaceae)
To 5m shrub/tree, forked spines, glossy dark green lvs, white to pink sweetly scented fl, red edible fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Carissa macrocarpa (Apocynaceae)
4m shrub/tree, forked spines, glossy dark green leaves, white scented fl Sp, red fruits good for jam, coastal, good hedge. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Carissa wyliei (Apocynaceae)
2m shrub, unarmed or small spines, very showy large white fl tinged with red, red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
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Carpanthea pomeridiana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Narrow tapering leaves, whole plant covered with white hairs, densely petalled yellow fl with irregular leafy sepals. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Carphalea pubescens (Rubiaceae)
"Cups & saucers", to 2m tree, softly hairy leaves, many sweetly scented off-white/greenish fl in heads. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Carpobrotus acinaciformis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Hottentot fig", mat-like perenn, rose-purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Carpobrotus edulis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Groundcover, succ leaves, yellow fl turning pink, drought resistant, fruits edible. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Carpobrotus mellei (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Perenn mat-forming to 1.5m diameter, greyish triangular lvs, large pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Cassia (Fabaceae)
Also see Senna. Most species have been re-classified.
Cassia abbreviata (Fabaceae)
3-10m tree, pinnate dull green leaves, large pale yellow fl in beautiful sprays Sp, golden-brown pod, frost tender when young. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cassinopsis ilicifolia (Icacinaceaea)
"Lemon thorn", to 5m spiny tree/shrub, white fl Sp, orange fruit very lemon-scented. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Castalis species (Asteraceae)
See Dimorphotheca
Catophractes alexandri (Bignoniaceae)
2m shrub, grey foliage, large white tubular bignonia-like fl Su-Wi, distinctive spiny seed-cases, lime, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Catunaregam taylori (Rubiaceae)
Shrub/tree to 4m, young stems hairy, paired spines, hairy lvs, scented white fl maturing to yellow Su, 2cm round fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Celtis africana (Celtidaceae)
"White stinkwood", 12m usually decid tree, pale trunk & branches, fast, drought resist, bonsai. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Celtis gomphophylla (Celastraceae)
"False white-stinkwood", decid tree to 30m, grey green bark, dark green lvs with entire margin, small greenish fl Wi-Sp, yellow-orange berries eaten
by birds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cephalanthus natalensis (Rubiaceae)
"Strawberry bush", to 4m scrambling shrub/small tree, grey-brown bark, shiny dark green leaves flush pink Au, small white/red/green fl in dense
heads Wi-Su, food plant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cephalaria galpiniana ssp simplicior (Dipsacaceae)
To 30cm, mat-forming at high altitudes, lobed basal lvs, large pale cream fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Cephalaria pungens ? (Dipsacaceae)
Perenn to 1m, variable lvs with toothed margins, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cephalophyllum alstonii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Prostrate, large tufted bright crimson fl, violet stamens. Sow Au.
Cephalophyllum loreum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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Compact to creeping plant, "heads" of pointed terete lvs, yellow fl, in dry fynbos. Sow Au.
Cephalophyllum niveum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Creeping succ, tufts of dark green lvs, purple or yellow fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
Cephalophyllum pulchrum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Sub-cylindric leaves, beautiful purplish-pink fl Wi. Sow Au.
Cephalophyllum tricolorum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Semi-tufted dwarf plant spreading to 1m diameter, yellow fl with red centres Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Cerastium arabidis (Caryophyllaceae)
20cm perenn, olive green leaves, pretty dainty white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Ceratotheca triloba (Pedaliaceae)
1.3m, beautiful ann, foxglove-like white/pink fl Au. Dark & light pink forms available. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cerochlamys pachyphylla (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, 4-leafed, club-shaped succulent wax-coated leaves turn reddish in Su, pink fl Sp, pot, little water. Sow Au.
Ceropegia meyeri (Apocynaceae)
Perenn with depressed disc-like tuber, ann hairy stems, large variable lvs, bottle-shaped white or greenish fl, lobes form a globose cage velvety black
with green stripes. Sow Sp. Zone 8. 6 seeds per pkt.
Ceropegia racemosa ssp setifera (Apocynaceae)
Perenn, twining stem to 2m, stalked hairy lvs, greenish to yellow corolla with purple markings. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 6 seeds per packet.
Chaenostoma caeruleum (Scrophulariaceae)
"Ruikbossie", 12-45cm, mauve fl all yr. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Chaenostoma uncinata (Scrophulariaceae)
Perenn covered with gland-tipped hairs, racemes of pink/purple fl with yellow throat Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chaetacme aristata (Ulmaceae)
"Thorny-elm", to 10m shrub/tree, drooping zigzag branches, dark glossy lvs with hair-like bristle at tip, cream fl all yr, streambanks. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Chamaecrista comosa (Fabaceae)
Semi-erect perenn to 50cm, paired leaflets, bright yellow fl Su-Au in grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Chamaecrista mimosoides (Fabaceae)
Ann/perenn to 1.6m, pale cream to bright yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Chascanum cuneifolium (Verbenaceae)
To 45cm much-branched shrublet, white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Chascanum gariepense (Verbenaceae)
1m rounded willowy shrub, long spikes tubular white fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Chasmanthe floribunda (Iridaceae)
1m, tubular orange fl in spikes in Wi, dormant Su, sun/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chasmanthe floribunda var ducketii (Iridaceae)
1m, primrose yellow fl in Wi, dormant Su, sun/shade, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chasmatophyllum nelii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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To 10cm, elongated succ lvs with raised white warts, fl open in afternoon, golden petals reddish on backs, plants look like little trees. Sow Au/Sp.
Zone8.
Chasmatophyllum willowmorense (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Small compact creeping plant, short stems, erect rough lvs with "teeth", yellow fl Su in late afternoon. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Cheilanthes quadripinnata (Adiantaceae)
Creeping rhizome, tufted erect fronds, grows between montane grassland and evergreen forest. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Cheiridopsis aurea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf tufted succ, orange fl Sp. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis candidissima (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump-forming, leaves paired, solitary fl, dry, pot. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis carinata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Tufted dwarf succulent, golden yellow fl. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis cigarettifera (Mesembryanthemaceae)
See C. namaquensis - name changed.
Cheiridopsis denticulata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, stemless, grey leaves, straw-yellow fl Sp, pot. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis derenbergiana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Tufted, purple fl, pots, little water Wi, dry Su. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis glomerata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dome-shaped compact plant, semi-globose grey lvs, magenta fl. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis imitans (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact rounded plant, apically pointed lvs, shorter leaf pair persists as a reddish-brown sheath, fl yellow Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cheiridopsis marlothii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump-forming succulent, dissimilar leaf pairs. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis meyeri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact plant, 1 leaf pair dries to papery sheath which envelopes other pair, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis namaquensis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
15-18cm stemless plant, yellow fl, pot, sunny position, dry Su. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis peculiaris (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Mimicry plant", dwarf, swollen opposite leaves, yellow fl Sp, dry Su. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis pillansii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
0.5m, clump-forming, chunky greyish leaves, fl yellow, pink or orange Sp. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis purpurea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf perenn in clumps, leaves paired, solitary fl. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis rostrata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf clump-forming perenn, fleshy leaves with translucent spots on undersides, bright golden yellow fl Wi. Sow Au/Sp.
Cheiridopsis schlechteri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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Clumped plants, paired leaves, leaf pairs dissimilar, big brightly coloured fl. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of various species of Cheiridopsis. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cheiridopsis vanzijlii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Cushion-forming, velvety spotted leaves, yellow fl Su. Sow Au.
Cheiridopsis verrucosa ? (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Knoppiesblaar-vygie", dwarf, short conical leaves with warts & darker green spots, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Chironia baccifera (Gentianaceae)
"Christmas berry", 0.5m perenn, very attractive pink fl Su followed by red berries, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chironia jasminoides (Gentianaceae)
Shrublet to 1m, linear erect lvs, pink fl Sp-Su, in damp places. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chironia krebsii (Gentianaceae)
25-45cm perenn herb, pink fl Su, swampy areas, med. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Chironia linoides ssp linoides (Gentianaceae)
30cm perenn, showy pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chironia melampyrifolia (Gentianaceae)
To 2m straggling shrublet, magenta fl Sp-Su, shade. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chironia tetragona (Gentianaceae)
30-60cm erect shrublet, masses of magenta fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chloris virgata (Poaceae)
0.6m ann/perenn, lvs with rough margins, characteristic feathery inflorescence, valuable grazing grass in arid areas, pioneer species. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Chlorophytum bowkerii (Anthericaceae)
To 1m, many semi-folded leaves, simple inflorescence to 1m Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Chlorophytum comosum (Anthericaceae)
"Green hen & Chickens", to 80cm in moist shady forests, rosette of lvs, slender inflorescence of small white fl all year. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Chlorophytum haygarthii (Anthericaceae)
To 80cm, lvs in rosettes or 2-ranked, inflorescence with many white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Chlorophytum krookianum (Anthericaceae)
To 1.25m, erect rosette of leaves, white fl open one at a time, closing in the evening Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Chlorophytum modestum (Anthericaceae)
"Small chlorophytum", 30cm, narrow soft lvs, shiny white fl Sp-Au, protective charm, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Chlorophytum saundersiae (Anthericaceae)
To 30cm, grass-like foliage, a spike of white star-shaped fl with dark markings & prominent yellow stamens Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Chlorophytum transvaalense (Anthericaceae)
To 0.8m, erect leaves with long white hairs in rosette & often spirally twisted, sticky simple inflorescence with many white fl early Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone
8.
Chlorophytum triflorum (Anthericaceae)
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Narrow lvs, white star-like fl on unbranched inflorescence Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chlorophytum undulatum (Anthericaceae)
To 50cm, white fl with red keels, Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Chondropetalum species (Restionaceae)
All Chondropetalum species are now Elegia - please see Elegia.
Chrysocoma ciliata (Asteraceae)
"Bitterbos", 30-40cm shrub, narrow hairless leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Cissampelos torulosa (Menispermaceae)
Slender twiner, heart or kidney shaped lvs silvery below, greenish fl in separate sexes, orange fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Citrullus ecirrhosus (Cucurbitaceae)
"Namib tsamma", prostrate ann vine, persistent large gourd-like fruits, seeds edible, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Citrullus lanatus (Cucurbitaceae)
"Tsamma, wild melon", trailing stems to 3m, greenish fl, fruits decorative small melons Su, arid, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Citrullus rehmii (Cucurbitaceae)
Trailing vine, unusual attractive marbled pink & olive green 10cm fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cladoraphis cyperoides (Poaceae)
0.6m spiny tufted reed-like perenn, inflorescence in a panicle, good stabiliser of sand, drought tolerant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Clematis brachiata (Ranunculaceae)
"Traveller's joy", decid climber, scented cream/pink fl Sp-Su, attractive fluffy seed-heads, prune in Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Clematis cf oweniae (Ranunculaceae)
Very similar to C. brachiata, with more leaflets. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Clematopsis scabiosifolia (Ranunculaceae)
To 1m shrublet, ann shoots from woody rootstock covered with silvery hairs, pinnate leaves, pink drooping Clematis-like fl Su, very attractive. Sow Sp.
Zone 8. Takes up to 3 months to germinate.
Cleome angustifolia (Capparaceae)
To 1m erect ann, narrow leaves, yellow fl with violet basal area. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cleome gynandra (Capparaceae)
Erect ann to 60cm, branched glandular hairy stems, 3-5 leaflets, crowded inflorescence of white to pink fl Su, eaten as "spinach". Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cleome hirta (Capparaceae)
1m ann, sticky leaves, attractive mauve fl with yellow & black markings on upper petals Su-Au, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cleome oxyphylla var robusta (Capparaceae)
"Peultjiesbos", to 1m erect branching shrub, aromatic hairy leaves, heads of large rose-pink to purple fl Su, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cleome rubella (Capparaceae)
40cm erect ann, rose to mauve-pink fl in a raceme. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cleome sp (Capparaceae)
A number of very showy ann forms from Namibia with yellow-mauve or pinky-mauve fl & aromatic leaves. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Clerodendrum glabrum (Lamiaceae)
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"Cats whiskers", to 10m shrub/tree, fissured bark, showy heads white fl with pink stamens & style Sp-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Clivia 214 (welgemoed peach) x 249 (Tipperary peach tange (Amaryllidaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100 / US$ 2.00 per Seed | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per 100 / UK£ 1.20 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per
Pkt / Rand 22.00 per 100 / Rand 20.00 per Seed
Both parents are peach coloured. The picture shows parent 214.
Clivia 232A (Kaneel x 104A) x 205J (104A x Kaneel) (Amaryllidaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100 / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per 100 / UK£ 1.20 per
Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 22.00 per 100 / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed
Both parents are multi-tepal, bronze with green centres. The picture shows parent 232.
Clivia 254 (108 Wittig pink x 163 peach) x 243 (Amaryllidaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100 / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per
100 / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 22.00 per 100 / Rand 20.00 per Seed /
Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed
Both parents are peach coloured with a red blush. The picture shows parent 254.
Clivia 256 (Tienies treasure x green star x Hirao green t (Amaryllidaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100 / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed | UK£ 2.25 per
Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per 100 / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand
22.00 per 100 / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed
Both parents are bronze with green throats. The picture shows parent 256.
Clivia 256 (Tienies treasure x Hirao) x 205G (104A x Kane (Amaryllidaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100 / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per
Seed | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per 100 / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£
1.20 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 22.00 per 100 / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand
20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed
One parent is multi-tepal, and both are bronze with green centres. The picture shows parent 205.
Clivia 257 (Welgemoed peach x Victoria peach) x 108S (Wit (Amaryllidaceae)
Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per 100 / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£
1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 22.00 per 100 / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00
per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed
Clivia 257 (Welgemoed peach x Victoria peach) x 254 (Witt (Amaryllidaceae)
Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed / US$ 2.00 per Seed | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 3.80 per 100 / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£
1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed / UK£ 1.20 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 22.00 per
100 / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed / Rand 20.00 per
Seed / Rand 20.00 per Seed
Clivia miniata (Amaryllidaceae)
"Bush lily", 50-80cm, orange fl Sp, beautiful. Very perishable seeds are available in bulk July or August - order in advance. Zone 9.
Clivia nobilis (Amaryllidaceae)
30-50cm, evergreen, red pendulous fl Su. Perishable seed available June - August. Zone 9.
Clutia daphnoides (Euphorbiaceae)
"Vaalbliksembos", shrub to 2m, white-mealy on young parts, oblanceolate lvs paler below, cream coloured fl Wi-Sp, coastal bush. Sow Su / Sp. Zone 9.
Coccinia palmata (Cucurbitaceae)
Climber, creamy white fl followed by decorative red fruits, forest margins, med, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Coccinia rehmannii (Cucurbitaceae)
Herbaceous climber, large solitary funnel-shaped cream/yellow fl Sp, fruits green with irregular paler green markings ripening to scarlet. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Coddia rudis (Rubiaceae)
"Small bone-apple", 1-3m compact shrub, pale grey bark, shiny clusters dark green leaves, white-yellow clusters fl Sp-Au, greenish-brown edible fruit,
pot, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Coleonema pulchellum (Rutaceae)
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2m evergr shrub, feathery aromatic foliage, small pink/white star fl Wi-Sp, pot, low hedge, bonsai. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Colophospermum mopane (Fabaceae)
"Mopane", 4-18m tree, flaking bark, drooping butterfly wing-like lvs, fl Su, hot low-lying areas, fodder trees. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum apiculatum (Combretaceae)
4-6m tree, white fl Sp, yellowish distinctive winged fruits, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum caffrum (Combretaceae)
10m multi-stemmed tree, dense foliage, winged brown seeds, riverine. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Combretum celastroides (Combretaceae)
"Savanna bushwillow", 2.5m dense shrub/rounded tree, furrowed grey bark, leathery leaves turn striking plum colour Wi, yellowish-green fl Su. Sow
Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum collinum (Combretaceae)
"Bushwillow", 4-12m tree, creamy yellow sweetly scented fl Sp, 4-winged chocolate to golden brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum elaeagnoides (Combretaceae)
"Oleaster bushwillow", 5m tree, light grey bark, many creamy-white to yellow fl in spikes Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum erythrophyllum (Combretaceae)
"Vaderlandswilg", 6m decid tree, grey-yellow fl, good Au colouring in cold areas, riverine. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Combretum hereroense (Combretaceae)
4m decid tree, fl before leaves in Sp, mature foliage plum-coloured, dark red-brown winged fruit, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Combretum imberbe (Combretaceae)
"Leadwood", to 10m tree, grey foliage, fl Sp, winged fruits, drought resistant, savannah, hard wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum krausii (Combretaceae)
"Forest bushwillow", 10m tree, excellent coloured foliage in autumn, quick growing. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Combretum mkuzense (Combretaceae)
Scrambling spreading multi-stemmed shrub/tree to 4m, pale yellowish flaking bark, elliptic lvs, pale green fl in spikes Sp, large brown 4-winged fruits.
Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum molle (Combretaceae)
"Velvet bushwillow", to 10m tree, dark rough bark, velvety narrow leaves, profuse spikes of heavily-scented greenish-yellow fl Sp-Su, med, hard wood,
fast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Combretum nelsonii (Combretaceae)
"Waterberg Bushwillow", rounded shrub to 3m, glossy lvs which look sticky (but they aren't!), tiny fl Su, decorative red seeds Au. Sow SP. Zone 10.
Combretum obovatum (Combretaceae)
"Spiny combretum", 3-7m scrambling shrub/small tree, light brown bark, many leaves become silvery-white & showy, brownish fl with white anthers
Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum padoides (Combretaceae)
"Thicket bushwillow", 3-5m tree, dark brownish grey rough bark, dull green leaves with yellowish veins, cream fl in profusion Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum vendae (Combretaceae)
Shrub to 3m on slopes of Soutpansberg, branchlets very hairy, velvety green lvs, cream fl Sp, dark wine red winged fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Combretum zeyheri (Combretaceae)
4m tree, velvety leaves, fl Sp, very large winged fruits, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
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Commicarpus pentandrus (Nyctaginaceae)
Rounded shrub to 1m, pinky mauve fl, strange sticky seed capsules, very dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Commiphora angolensis (Burseraceae)
Multi-stemmed shrub/small tree, no spines, compound lvs with toothed margins, bark green to blue peeling in yellow papery pieces, small yellow fl, red
fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Commiphora glandulosa (Burseraceae)
1 - 10m tall, rounded crown, yellowish-green flaking bark, spine-tipped branches, simple lvs, small pink fl, trees planted as live fences! Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Commiphora mollis (Burseraceae)
"Velvet commiphora", to 8m tree, dark greenish to grey bark, grey-green leaflets, small yellowish-pinkish fl Sp-Su, velvety fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Commiphora pyracanthoides (Burseraceae)
Low-growing shrub, flaky bark, bluish-green leaves, small reddish fl, glossy fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Commiphora saxicola (Burseraceae)
"Rock commiphora", dwarf tree with very twisted trunk & branches, smooth yellow-grey bark, shiny almost round leaves, male & female fl separate,
appear before leaves, bright orange fruit attracts birds. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 8 seeds per packet.
Conicosia elongata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Perenn, narrow succ leaves, large single cream fl Sp, plant grazed by cattle when dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Conicosia pugioniformis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
15cm, leaves up to 20cm long, sulphur-yellow fl, long peduncles, roots edible. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Conophytum calculus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, yellow fl, dry Su. Sow Au.
Conostomium natalense (Rubiaceae)
Ann to 1m, blue fl, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Conostomium natalense (Rubiaceae)
Identification not confirmed. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Coptosperma supra-axillare (old name Tarenna) (Rubiaceae)
Shrub/small tree, grey to reddish bark, elongated leathery lvs, sweetly scented white fl Su, round black fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Corchorus longipedunculatus ? (Tiliaceae)
Ann herb to 20cm, prostrate stems, simple opposite lvs with finely toothed margins, solitary yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cordia africana (= abyssinica) (Boraginaceae)
24m spreading decid tree, large ovate lvs with hairy undersides & petioles, white fl in ample panicles Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cordia caffra (Boraginaceae)
7m shrub/tree, white bark, shiny lvs, heads of scented white bell-shaped fl Sp, fleshy orange fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cordia grandicalyx (Boraginaceae)
Densely leafy decid tree to 6m, stout & crooked stem, almost round very hairy lvs, trumpet-shaped white to yellow fl Sp, acorn-like yellow orange fruit.
Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cordia sinensis (Boraginaceae)
"Grey-leaved saucer-berry", to 7m shrub/tree with slightly drooping branches, brown bark, greyish-green hairy leaves, white urn-shaped fl in clusters
Su, orange-red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
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Corycium orobonchoides (Orchidaceae)
To 40cm, many lanceolate lvs with purple markings, dense inflorescence of yellow-green fl with purple petal tips Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Corymbium africanum ssp scabridum (Asteraceae)
Tufted perenn to 30cm, broad linear lvs, flat head of pink or white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Corymbium africanum ssp scabridum var gramineum (Asteraceae)
30cm, long terete leaves, pink to mauve fl, a most un-daisy-like plant! Sow Au. Zone 8.
Corymbium enerve (Asteraceae)
Tufted perenn to 40cm, leathery lvs, large heads of white/pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Corymbium glabrum (Asteraceae)
To 40cm tufted perenn, magenta fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Corymbium villosum (Asteraceae)
"Heuningbossie", tufted perenn, pubescent leaves, large white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cotula bipinnata (Asteraceae)
Annual to 30cm, alternate dissected lvs, yellow to white discoid fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cotula hispida (Asteraceae)
20cm, slender erect stems with fine leaves, golden yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cotula microglossa (Asteraceae)
Spreading annual to 20cm, silky divided lvs, yellow button fl on long stalks Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cotula nudicaulis ? (Asteraceae)
5-10cm tufted ann, white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Cotula turbinata (Asteraceae)
40cm ann, white/yellow button fl Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cotula zeyheri (Asteraceae)
Slender ann to 10cm, softly hairy, small discoid yellow fl on long stems Wi - early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cotyledon campanulata (Crassulaceae)
40cm tufted shrub, yellowish-green leaves with red margin, many yellow fl, intense yellow at fl tips. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cotyledon orbiculata (Crassulaceae)
1m, variable in leaf (grey to green) & fl colour (green to red), pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Various forms available - please ask.
Cotyledon orbiculata var dactylopsis (Crassulaceae)
Branched shrubby perenn to 1m, terete lvs, short yellow corolla tinged with red. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cotyledon orbiculata var flanaganii (Crassulaceae)
Shrub with spreading branchlets, green to grey linear lvs in whorls of 3, red fl with cylindrical tubes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cotyledon orbiculata var oblonga (Crassulaceae)
To 1m shrub, congested green to glaucous leaves with apical red margins, pendulous fl. High altitude Drakenberg form available. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Cotyledon velutina (Crassulaceae)
Stiff dark green leaves, yellow & green fl with reddish border. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula acinaciformis (Crassulaceae)
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To 1m, basal rosette of yellowish green leaves, pale yellow densely flowered spike. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula alba var alba (Crassulaceae)
50cm spiral leafy rosette, sometimes with purple colour on leaves, deep red/pink erect petals. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Red & pink forms available.
Crassula arborescens ssp arborescens (Crassulaceae)
1-2m shrub, broad leaves with grey bloom, white fl Wi-Su, rocky areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula atropurpurea (Crassulaceae)
Perenn to 60cm, fleshy velvety rounded dark red lvs, clusters of cream fl Sp, dry area. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula capensis var capensis (Crassulaceae)
15cm perenn, broad leaves, very attractive white drooping fl, Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula capitella ssp nodulosa (Crassulaceae)
Small erect perenn, fleshy leaves with hairy margins, white fl tinged with pink in terminal heads Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crassula coccinea white (Crassulaceae)
30cm, green leafy succ bush, red fl Su, very striking, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula columnaris (Crassulaceae)
Dwarf, brownish leaves concave above, convex below, in close ranks enveloping stem, shaving brush of scented cream/yellow fl, dies after flowering.
Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula cotyledonis (Crassulaceae)
"Bergplakkie", 15-45cm perenn, grey leaves, yellowish fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crassula cultrata (Crassulaceae)
0.8m perenn, red margins on leaves, cream fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Crassula cymosa (Crassulaceae)
25-35cm woody perenn, cream fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula cymosa ? (Crassulaceae)
25-35cm woody perenn, cream fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula dejecta (old name C. albiflora) (Crassulaceae)
0.6m, sprawling evergreen succulent, many creamy-white fl, groundcover, very striking. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula dichotoma (Crassulaceae)
10cm ann, pretty yellow/orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula ericoides (Crassulaceae)
"Karkai", 15-40cm branched shrublet, white fl Su-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula expansa (Crassulaceae)
Sprawling perenn, small obovate leaves, tubular white/mottled red fl in clusters Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula fallax (Crassulaceae)
To 40cm perenn, white/cream fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula fascicularis (Crassulaceae)
40cm, flat narrow leaves, white/yellow green fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula lactea (Crassulaceae)
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0.6m sprawling perenn, fl white/pink Au, shady rocks, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crassula macowaniana (Crassulaceae)
0.6-1m branched shrub, white/pinkish fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula mesembryanthoides (Crassulaceae)
"Doubossie", to 40cm much-branched shrublet, hairy leaves, cream fl Au-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula mollis (Crassulaceae)
50cm branched shrublet, very hairy narrow greyish lvs, small cream fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula nudicaulis (Crassulaceae)
Small perenn, greenish-white fl Sp-Su, rockeries. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula orbicularis (Crassulaceae)
20cm flat dwarf rosettes, spirally arranged leaves, white fl Wi-Sp, sheltered rocky areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula ovata (Crassulaceae)
1.5m thick-stemmed shrub, glossy oval leaves, many pink fl Wi-Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula pellucida (Crassulaceae)
0.5m, soft sprawling succ, fl pink/white Sp-Au, shady slopes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula peploides ? (Crassulaceae)
Rosettes with erect fleshy lvs, green tinged red sessile lvs, heads of whitish fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Crassula perfoliata var minor (old name C. falcata) (Crassulaceae)
To 0.5m, laterally flattened greyish leaves, bright red fl Su-Au, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula perfoliata var coccinea (Crassulaceae)
50cm, greyish flat lvs, red fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula perfoliata var heterotricha (Crassulaceae)
30cm branched plants, oblong leaves, erect white fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula perforata (Crassulaceae)
Scrambling shrub, oval leaves with red or yellow horny margins, many small creamy fl, dry shady areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula pruinosa (Crassulaceae)
20cm, densely hairy grey-green leaves, white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula pyramidalis ? (Crassulaceae)
8cm, broad triangular leaves, creamy-white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula rubescens (= high altitude form of C. natalensis) (Crassulaceae)
5cm in height, distinct rosette of lvs spirally arranged, terminal inflorescence of white to pinkish fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Crassula rupestris (Crassulaceae)
0.6m shrubby perenn, yellowish grey-green leaves, white fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula sarcocaulis ssp rupicola (Crassulaceae)
20-40cm dense shrub with very fleshy stems, leaves linear, white fl, Drakensberg sp. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Crassula sarcocaulis ssp sarcocaulis (Crassulaceae)
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20-40cm erect or spreading perenn, dark green leaves, white to cream fl with long petals. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crassula setulosa (Crassulaceae)
To 25cm, forms cushions of rosettes, spirally arranged hairy leaves, very variable. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Crassula southii (Crassulaceae)
Ann or perenn to 25cm, flattened triangular grey-green lvs with hairs on margins, cream to white fl mid-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crassula sp (Crassulaceae)
Small plants with rosettes of lvs, fl to 10cm, probably white Sp, high altitude. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Crassula species mixed (Crassulaceae)
A mixture of seeds of various Crassula species.
Crassula swaziensis (Crassulaceae)
Perenn (to 6cm) with short branches & rosulate hairy reddish lvs, flat-topped fl spike, pink buds open to white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Crassula tetragona (Crassulaceae)
Prostrate spreading to 1m, small succulent leaves, evergreen groundcover, white fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula vaginata (Crassulaceae)
To 50cm when flowering, spiral rosette of hairy leaves, very striking bright yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Craterostigma wilmsii (Scrophulariaceae)
"Mole's spectacles", perenn, flat basal rosette of leaves with whitish hairs, beautiful pink, white & yellow fl Sp-Su, marshy grassland, alpine habit,
exquisite. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crocosmia aurea (Iridaceae)
To 1m, decid, bright yellow-orange star-shaped fl Su, s/shade, rich soil, evergreen in mild areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Crocosmia paniculata (Iridaceae)
To 80cm, decid, orange-red to brownish-orange fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Crossandra greenstockii (Acanthaceae)
Perenn to 30cm, ann stems from woody rootstock, basal lvs, terminal inflorescence of bright orange-red fl with broad bracts Sp-Au, good garden plant
for sun. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crossandra infundibulifomis (Acanthaceae)
Shrub to 2m, young stems silvery silky, furry lvs in whorls of 4, lovely red flowers, tropical Africa. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Crossopteryx febrifuga (Rubiaceae)
'Crystal bark', to 15m shrub/small tree, rough-haired glossy dark green lvs, dense terminal heads of sweetly scented creamy white fl flushed pink Su,
oval fruit, bark med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Crotalaria argyraea (Fabaceae)
Erect ann or perenn, many stems with silvery hairs, trifoliate blue-green lvs, erect terminal spikes of bright yellow fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crotalaria aurea (Fabaceae)
Erect much-branched ann to 1.5m, tri-foliate green lvs, loose erect spikes of bright yellow fl, silvery pods. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Crotalaria brachycarpa ? (Fabaceae)
50cm round bush, attractive pea-like yellow fl Su, sun loving. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Crotalaria capensis (Fabaceae)
3m much-branched shrub/tree, light-coloured bark, 3-foliate leaves, bright yellow pea-shaped fl in showy sprays Su, hedge. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Crotalaria doidgeae (Fabaceae)
To 3m woody shrub, trifoliate greyish-green lvs very hairy, lovely golden-yellow fl Su, inflated hairy pod. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crotalaria monteiroi var galpinii (Fabaceae)
1m hairy branched shrub, 3-foliate longish lvs hairy below, racemes of yellow fl marked with orange/brown Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crotalaria recta (Fabaceae)
Shrub to 2m, elliptic lvs, yellow pea fl with purple at base Su - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crotalaria sphaerocarpa (Fabaceae)
To 1m erect ann, fine greyish-green foliage, many yellow fl in racemes Sp-Au, oblong pods. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Crotalaria virgulata ssp grantiana (Fabaceae)
40cm shrub with elegant sprays of yellow fl, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Croton megalobotrys (Euphorbiaceae)
"Feverberry", 10m evergr tree, smooth grey bark, alternate silvery lvs, spikes of yellowish-green fl Sp, very oily seeds, fast, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Croton sylvaticus (Euphorbiaceae)
7-13m tree, cream/pale yellow fl in spikes Su, bright orange fruit, soft wood, decorative shade tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ctenium concinnum (Poaceae)
70cm grass, decorative, spiral silvery seedheads, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cucumis africanus (Cucurbitaceae)
Trailing vine with marbled yellow & green fruits, from the Kalahari. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Seeds of a small fruited form plus the normal one are available.
Cucumis anguria (Cucurbitaceae)
Ann creeper, stems to 3m long, oval leaves, small cucumber shaped yellow fruits densely covered with long soft spines. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cucumis meeusei (Cucurbitaceae)
Prostrate stems from woody rootstock, rigid cordate 3-lobed lvs, oval yellowish -brown fruit sparsely covered with short protuberances. Sow Sp. Zone
9.
Cucumis metuliferus (Cucurbitaceae)
Hairy climber, yellow funnel-shaped fl Su-Au, fruits marbled green ripening to bright orange with hard sharp spines. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cucumis myriocarpus (Cucurbitaceae)
"Bitterapple", spreading annual on perenn rootstock, watermelon-type leaves, yellow fl, small round fruit with stiff hairs/soft thorns, poisonous. Sow
Sp. Zone 10.
Cucumis zeyheri (Cucurbitaceae)
Forest climber, very interesting leaves, spiky yellow fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cullumia setosa (Asteraceae)
"Steekhaarbossie", 30-60cm spiny shrublet, yellow fl Au-Su, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Cunonia capensis (Cunoniaceae)
To 30m evergr tree, compound glossy dark green leaves, cream/white fl in showy spikes, attractive wood, decorative. About 3000 seeds/gram. Sow
Au. Zone 9.
Curtisia dentata (Cornaceae)
6-20m tree, shiny leaves dark green above, veins with rusty brown hairs below, hairy leaf buds, white fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cussonia gamtoosensis (Araliaceae)
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To 4m tree, many stems, small digitately compound greyish olive green leaves, purplish fruit, good pot plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cussonia spicata (Araliaceae)
3-10m tree, yellowish-grey bark, bluish dissected lobed leaves, greenish fl Su-Au, attractive feature tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Cussonia transvaalensis (Araliaceae)
To 5m evergr tree with sparsely branched crown, rosettes of blue to grey-green compound hairy leaves, green fl Su-Au, attractive garden tree. Sow
Sp. Zone 9.
Cyanella alba (Tecophilaeceae)
7-25cm, grass-like leaves, white fl Sp, full sun, well-dr soil, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. Seeds of white and a yellow flowered form available.
Cyanella hyacinthoides (Tecophilaeceae)
To 40cm, many small mauve fl Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cyanella lutea (Tecophilaeceae)
9-25cm, yellow fl Sp, sun, well-dr soil. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cyanella orchidiformis (Tecophilaeceae)
60cm, mauve fl Sp, deep pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cyanotis speciosa (Commelinaceae)
25-30cm perenn, lanceolate basal leaves, small blue or mauve fl covered with long hairs Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cyathea dregei (Cyatheaceae)
"Tree fern", to 5m with massive caudex, beautiful whorls of fronds, along streambanks. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cyclopia pubescens (Fabaceae)
1-2m robust pubescent shrub, yellow fl Wi, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cyclopia subternata (Fabaceae)
1-3m shrub, yellow pea-like fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cycnium racemosum (Scrophulariaceae)
70cm perenn, semi-parasitic, pink fl Su, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Cymbopogon plurinodis (Poaceae)
"Narrow leaved turpentine grass", perenn tufted grass, crushed lvs smell of turpentine, contains essential oils. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Cyperus laevigatus (Cyperaceae)
Rhizomatous perenn to 60cm, spikelets brown to purplish Sp-Su, damp brack areas. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Cyperus obtusiflorus var sphaerocephalus (Cyperaceae)
Erect perenn, grass-like leaves, very attractive terminal clusters of flattened spikelets Su, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cyphia bulbosa (Lobeliaceae)
"Bergbaroe", 10-40cm erect tuberous perenn, lilac fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cyphia digitata (Lobeliaceae)
"Aardboontjie", twining perenn, lilac/white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cyphia heterophylla (Lobeliaceae)
Tuberous roots, twining plant with ovate toothed lvs, white to mauve fl with purple markings inside, Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Cyphia phyteuma (Lobeliaceae)
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"Baroe", 15-30cm tufted perenn with basal rosette, lilac fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cyphia volubilis (Lobeliaceae)
Twining perenn, attractive lilac fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. Pink and white forms available.
Cyphostemma hypoleucum (Vitaceae)
Decid climbing shrub, long robust stems with very raised margins, 3-5 slightly fleshy leaflets velvety grey below, small fl, red velvety fruits eaten by
birds, medicinal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cyphostemma juttae (Vitaceae)
1.5m decid shrub, branched thick trunk, yellow-green papery bark, succ leaves, red berries Su, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 10 seeds per packet.
Cyrtanthus epiphyticus (Amaryllidaceae)
"Boomlelie", 20-35cm, scarlet fl Su. Sow immediately. Zone 7.
Cyrtanthus flanaganii (Amaryllidaceae)
"Yellow Dobo lily", 20cm, big clumps of plants, scented yellow tubular fl, rocky ledges & wet cliffs, high altitude. Zone 7.
Cyrtanthus galpinii ? (Amaryllidaceae)
To 20cm, 1 leaf, bright red to pink fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Cyrtanthus mackenii (Amaryllidaceae)
"Ifafa lily", 40cm, evergreen, pink, yellow or white fl Su, s/shade. Zone 7. Pink & yellow available at the moment.
Cysticapnos vesicaria (Fumariaceae)
Ann vine, pale pink & yellow fl Sp, bladder-like fruits, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dactyliandra welwitschii (Cucurbitaceae)
To 1m, 5-7 lobed leaves, whitish/yellowish fl, male & female fl separate. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dactylopsis digitata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, finger-like leaves, small white fl, salt tolerant. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Dais cotinifolia (Thymelaeaceae)
"Pompon tree", 3-7m, very attractive pink fl in dense heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dalbergia armata (Fabaceae)
"Thorny rope, Umhluhluwe", woody climber, acacia-like lvs, small sweetly scented white/cream pea fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dasispermum suffruticosum (Apiaceae)
20-50cm erect perenn, grey-green leaves, white fl, dark red/purple fruit, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Daubenya aurea - red (Hyacinthaceae)
2-4cm, Wi-growing, 2 ovate leaves flat on the ground, bright red fl Sp, sun, well-dr soil. Sow Au. Zone 6. Seeds very limited.
Decorsea schlechteri (Fabaceae)
Twining perenn, 3-foliate ovate leaves, fascicles of mauve fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Delonix regia (Fabaceae)
"Flamboyant, 12m tree, brilliant red fl, long seed pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Delosperma deleeuwiae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Erect flowering branches from rootstock, flat lvs with hairs along margins & papillae on surface, purplish-pink fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Delosperma lavisiae ? (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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Beautiful flat plant forming compact mounds over rocks, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Delosperma nakurense (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dense to straggly shrub, canaliculate lvs, loose big cymes of lovely white fl, E Africa. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Delosperma pilosulum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Decumbent branches, dark green lvs with tiny hairs, deep pink fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Delosperma sphalmanthoides (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Tiny compact cushion-like plant, masses of bright pinky purple fl Sp covering whole plant giving it a gem-like appearance. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Delosperma steytlerae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Small sprawling ann/short-lived perenn, white (D. steytlerae) or pink to purple (D. mahonii) fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Flowers not seen.
Dermatobotrys saundersii (Scrophulariaceae)
To 1m epiphytic shrublet, semi-succ lvs with toothed margins, red tubular fl with stiff white hairs in tube Wi-Su, oval green berries with seeds in
delicious fig-like fruity pulp, nice container plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Desmodium repandum (Fabaceae)
"Orange desmodium", to 1.4m scrambling shrub, leaves near base of plant, scented orange-red fl in terminal heads Su, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dialium schlechteri (Fabaceae)
6m tree, compound leaves, white sweetly scented fl in heads, edible round velvet fruit with red-brown hairs, orange pith, med, coastal bush. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
Dianthus basuticus (Caryophyllaceae)
15cm densely tufted perenn, pink to purple fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Dianthus bolusii (Caryophyllaceae)
To 40cm perenn, long linear leaves, several white to purple fl with deep fringes Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dianthus caespitosus (Caryophyllaceae)
30cm tufted/spreading perenn, showy pink fl with serrated petals Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. A creamy-yellow flowered form also available.
Dianthus namaensis (Caryophyllaceae)
40cm perenn, long blue-green leaves, bush covered in pale pink or white fl Au, very pretty, arid. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Diascia dimorpha (Scrophulariaceae)
Ann to 15cm, dentate obovate lvs, 2-spurred reddish lilac fl with dark centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Diascia integerrima (Scrophulariaceae)
Compact free flowering herbaceous perenn, pink fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Diascia veronicoides (Scrophulariaceae)
To 60cm ann, attractive violet-blue fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dicerocaryum eriocarpum (Pedaliaceae)
"Devil's thorn", mat-forming perenn with long trailing shoots, grey green leaves, pink fl Su-Au, crushed plant used as soap substitute. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Dicerocaryum senecioides (Pedaliaceae)
Prostrate plant with trailing stems, "Stud thorn", large soft pink attractive fl Su-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dichrostachys cinerea (Fabaceae)
"Kalahari Christmas tree", 5m shrub/tree, pinnate lvs, half flower spike pink & sterile, the other half yellow fertile catkins, hard wood, med. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
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Dicoma anomala (Asteraceae)
"Doll's protea", 20cm perenn herb, prickly attractive little fl Au, stony grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Didelta carnosa (Asteraceae)
1m perenn, silvery succ leaves, large yellow daisy fl Sp, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Didelta carnosa var tomentosa (Asteraceae)
Rounded shrublet, lovely grey fleshy leaves with rolled margins, big bright yellow fl Wi-Su, coastal, grows to the edge of the sea. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Didelta spinosa (Asteraceae)
2m shrub, large yellow orange daisy fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dierama (Iridaceae)
All species come from the Su rainfall areas of South Africa.
Dierama dissimile (Iridaceae)
0.5-1m, few lvs, pale pink to bright magenta-pink pendulous fl Sp, high altitude sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dierama dracomontanum (Iridaceae)
"Drakensberg Harebell", to 0.8m, linear lvs, pendulous bell-shaped rose pink to red fl borne on nodding stalks Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Dierama erectum (Iridaceae)
1.5m, crowded pink fl borne on erect stems Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dierama galpinii (or insigne) (Iridaceae)
To 1m, stems in tufts, erect fl spike with many light pink to bright magenta-pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dierama insigne (Iridaceae)
1m, graceful pendulous inflorescence, light to magenta pink fl Sp-Su, grows in grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Dierama latifolium (Iridaceae)
To 3m, pendulous/sub-erect pale to deep pink fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Dierama pallidum (Iridaceae)
1m plant, reduced sheathing leaves, pendulous creamy-white to palest yellow fl with silvery-white bracts Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dierama pendulum (Iridaceae)
1.5m, pendulous purplish-pink fl Wi-Sp, stony/marshy areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dierama pendulum x medium hybrid (Iridaceae)
1.5m clump forming plants. Many spikes of white to dark pink fl Sp. A natural hybrid. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dierama pictum (Iridaceae)
Light to dark mauve/magenta/deep wine-red fl with dark brown bracts Su, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dierama robustum (Iridaceae)
1-2m single/several tufted stems, creamy white to pale pink/mauve-pink fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dietes bicolor (Iridaceae)
1m, evergreen, large yellow fl with brownish markings Sp-Su, sun. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dietes butcheriana (Iridaceae)
1m, evergreen, fan of broad sword-shaped dark green leaves, white fl with yellow and orange markings on cup, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dietes grandiflora (Iridaceae)
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1.5m, evergreen, large white & mauve fl with yellow markings Sp-Su, sun. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dilatris corymbosa (Haemodoraceae)
"Rooiwortel", 0.5m, showy mauve fl Sp, pointed tepals with long stamens, cut fl, seed heads decorative. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dilatris ixioides (Haemodoraceae)
20-40cm, mauve fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca "Silverhill white" (Asteraceae)
30cm compact ann, beautiful large white fl with dark centre, free flowering & easy to grow. 250 seeds per gram. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia ? (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 1m, lance-shaped toothed lvs, fl at branch tips (colour not seen) Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca cuneata orange (Asteraceae)
To 1m compact perenn, orange daisy fl, extremely showy, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca cuneata white (Asteraceae)
To 1m compact perenn, white daisy fl, maroon reverse Sp, dry, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 6.
Dimorphotheca mixed colours (Asteraceae)
Ann to 40cm, fl are a mixture of orange, yellow, pastel shades and white Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca nudicaulis (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, white daisy fl with purple/copper reverse Sp. The form known as D. tragus var pinnatifida is included in this species. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Asteraceae)
30cm ann daisy, glistening white fl with purple reverse Sp, sandy areas, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca sinuata (Asteraceae)
"Namaqualand daisy", 30cm ann daisy, orange/yellow fl Sp, sandy dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. Both colour forms available.
Dimorphotheca sp white (Asteraceae)
10cm annual, almost succulent glistening lvs, white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca spectabilis (Asteraceae)
Perenn with erect stems from woody rootstock, lance-shaped lvs hairy below, white fl with purple tinge & purple centre Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dinteranthus microspermus ssp impunctatus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Fat-leaved globular bodies, greenish-grey spotted leaves, yellow fl Su-Wi, plants need Su resting period. Sow Au..
Dinteranthus puberulus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Stemless, solitary/clumps, boat-shaped green/pinkish grey leaves with keels & dots, golden yellow fl late Su, sow seed uncovered and exposed to light,
plants need Su resting period. Sow Au.
Dinteranthus wilmotianus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Stemless, solitary/clumps, lvs with sepia-coloured horny keels, yellow fl Au, dry, sow seed uncovered & exposed to light. Sow Au.
Dioscorea hemicrypta (Dioscoraceae)
0.3-1.2m erect/climbing stems, half-exposed armour-plated tuber, mustard fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Dioscorea hemicrypta ? (Dioscoraceae)
0.3-1.2m erect/climbing stems, half-exposed armour-plated tuber, mustard fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Dioscorea rupicola (Dioscoraceae)
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Large tuber, single twining stem, decid cordate divided leaves, fl Su, large clusters of seed capsules. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dioscorea sylvatica (Dioscoraceae)
"Elephant's foot", climber, woody rootstock, thin wiry stems, heart-shaped leaves, sprays of tiny white scented fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Diosma hirsuta (Rutaceae)
0.6m compact aromatic shrub, white fl Sp-Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Diosma oppositifolia (Rutaceae)
To 1m aromatic shrublet, erect opposite leaves, pairs of white fl in flat-topped corymbs Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Diospyros austroafricana (Ebenaceae)
2m shrub, dark peeling bark, hairy leaves, white to red fl Sp, fleshy fruit, wood used to make fire by friction. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Diospyros dichrophylla (Ebenaceae)
"Poison peach", 2-13m shrub/tree, glossy green leaves, creamy fl Su, golden velvety poisonous fruit, hard ebony-like wood. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Diospyros glabra (Ebenaceae)
2-3m neat compact & rounded shrub, small yellow fl Su, blue-purple berries attract birds, hedge plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Diospyros lycioides ssp lycioides (Ebenaceae)
2-7m tree/shrub, grey-green leaves, creamy scented fl Su, red berries, good bee & bird plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Diospyros lycioides ssp sericea (Ebenaceae)
"Eastern Bluebush", 1-3m shrub/tree, brownish to ash-grey bark, greyish-green alternate lvs, white/cream/yelow fl Su-Sp, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Diospyros mespiliformis (Ebenaceae)
20m decid tree, spreading dense round crown, creamy-white fl Su, fruits edible, important timber tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Diospyros pallens (Ebenaceae)
"Bloubos", 1-2.5m spreading shrub, white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Diospyros ramulosa (Ebenaceae)
"Namaqua firesticks", to 5m shrub/tree, greenish fl Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Diospyros scabrida (Ebenaceae)
2m shrub, grey bark, glossy green lvs, white fl Su-Au, fleshy red fruits with large persistent calyx, decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Diospyros villosa (Ebenaceae)
"Hairy star-apple", scrambling shrub/small tree in coastal forests, young growth densely hairy, spiralled round lvs very hairy below, creamy yellow fl,
fleshy fruit held in enlarged papery calyx. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Diospyros whyteana (Ebenaceae)
5-7m shrub/tree, dark grey bark, dark green glossy leaves, hairy below, cream fl Sp, large red fruits, birds. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Dipcadi glaucum ? (Hyacinthaceae)
To 1.2m, rosette of leaves, green fl with brownish margin Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dipcadi platyphyllum (Hyacinthaceae)
To 15cm, single leaf with undulating margin lies flat on ground, yellowish-green fl velvety hairy inside tube Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dipcadi sp (Hyacinthaceae)
To 1m with inflorescence, green flowers turning tan. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dipcadi viride (Hyacinthaceae)
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To 1m, green to brown recurved fl Su, dry areas, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Diplorhynchus condylocarpon (Apocynaceae)
"Horn-pod tree", 4-10m, flaky bark, yellowish-green leaves, faintly scented creamy white fl Sp-Su, strange woody pods, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Diplosoma luckhoffii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Duckfoot mesemb", clump-forming perenn, soft pulpy reddish leaves, pale purple & white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dipogon lignosus (Fabaceae)
Perenn vine, pretty pea-like magenta to pink fl all year, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Disa atricapilla (Orchidaceae)
5-30cm, Wi rain, white, red & black fl Su, marshes on flats & slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Disa bracteata (Orchidaceae)
To 30cm, leafy stems, dense spike of small greenish fl tinged maroon Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Disa cornuta (Orchidaceae)
To 1m, Wi rain, mauve, white & black fl Sp-Su, well-drained flats & slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Disa draconis (Orchidaceae)
"Lilac disa", to 60cm, cream to mauve fl with purple/reddish markings Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Disa fragrans (Orchidaceae)
15-50cm robust plant, Su rain, beautiful spotted leaves, white to pale lilac fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Disa rhodantha (Orchidaceae)
30cm, long leaves, dense spike of pink fl Su, damp grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Disa thodei (Orchidaceae)
To 30cm slender plants, strongly scented white-mauve fl mottled pink Su, high altitude Su-rainfall plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Disparago tortilis (Asteraceae)
Much branched shrublet to 1m, bristle-tipped needle-like lvs, dense globose clusters of pink/white fl Wi-Sp, found near coast. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Dissotis canescens (Melastomataceae)
1m erect shrub, deep pink to mauve fl Su, damp areas, pretty. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dissotis debilis (Melastomataceae)
Slightly hairy leaves, lovely pink fl in dense heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Dissotis princeps (Melastomataceae)
2m, large mauve fl Su-Au, prune in Wi, moist areas, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dodonea viscosa ssp angustifolia (Sapindaceae)
"Sand olive", 4m shrub/tree, attractive greenish-red winged seeds, hedges, adaptable, may encroach. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dombeya burgessiae (Sterculiaceae)
"Pink wild pear", 3m shrub/tree, large soft-textured leaves, clusters of rose-pink fl Au-Wi, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dombeya cacuminum (Sterculiaceae)
To 4m tree, brilliant pink fl Sp, very showy, Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dombeya cymosa (Sterculiaceae)
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"Natal Dombeya", to 8m shrub/tree, whitish bark, ovate lvs, sweetly scented white fl Au-Sp, good garden tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dombeya pulchra (Sterculiaceae)
"Silver wild pear", 7m tree, large leaves with white hairs below, white fl Su-Au, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dombeya rotundifolia (Sterculiaceae)
"Wild pear", 4-5m tree, large rough leaves, white sweetly scented fl before leaves Wi-Sp, fast, drought & fire resistant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dombeya tiliacea (Sterculiaceae)
"Forest wild pear", 4m decid shrub/tree, small heart-shaped leaves, clusters of white fl late Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dorotheanthus bellidiformis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Bokbaaivygie", tufted ann, very showy pale pink fl Sp, dry sandy areas, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8. A yellow colour form also available.
Dorotheanthus bellidiformis mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Bokbaaivygie", tufted ann, very showy fl Sp, dry sandy areas, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dorotheanthus maughanii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
5-10cm, spathulate leaves, cream fl with vivid orange & red centre, striking. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dovea species (Restionaceae)
Dovea macrocarpa is now Elegia macrocarpa.
Dovyalis rhamnoides (Flacourtiaceae)
"Sourberry", shrub or small tree to 7m in forests, smooth bark, straight spines to 6cm, ovate lvs, tiny greenish fl Sp, edible fleshy red fruits. Sow
Au/Sp. Zone 10.
Dovyalis rotundifolia (Flacourtiaceae)
"Dune sourberry", to 7m tree, spiny, greenish fl Wi-Sp, edible red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dovyalis zeyheri (Flacourtiaceae)
"Oval kei apple", 3-10m shrub/tree, branches armed/unarmed, bright orange fruits Su, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dracaena aletriformis (syn D.hookeriana) (Dracaenaceae)
"Large-leaved dragon tree", 2-4m woody shrub, pale grey smooth bark, large leathery strap-like lvs, sweet smelling white to yellowish-green fl Su,
berry-like fruit, accent plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dracophilus dealbatus (old name montis-draconis) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Triangular blue-green 3cm leaves with tubercles at the tips, white/pale pink fl. Sow Au.
Dracophilus proximus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Cushion forming, numerous crowded blue-green leaves, pink fl Su. Sow Au.
Drimia angustifolia (Hyacinthaceae)
To 1m, long linear lvs, no lvs with fl, yellowish green to brownish white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Drimia elata ? (Hyacinthaceae)
"Brandui", 50-80cm, white, green or purple fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Drimia macrocentra (= Urginea macrocentra) (Hyacinthaceae)
To 1m, Su-growing, narrow dark green leaves, dense racemes of white fl with green/ brown keels Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Drimia sp (Hyacinthaceae)
Narrow leaves with long hairs, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Drimia uniflora (Hyacinthaceae)
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Very small plant with cup-shaped white fl which hang downwards similar to a Chinese lantern. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Drosanthemum bicolor (Mesembryanthemaceae)
0.6m, golden-yellow fl with maroon tips Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Drosanthemum floribundum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Cushion forming, floriferous, magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Drosanthemum hispidum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
0.6m erect/spreading shrub, leaves with papillae, many magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Drosanthemum marinum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Creeping plant forms large mats, hairy lvs, white to pink fl in groups on short stems, grows in shallow sandy patches on rocks exposed to sea spray.
Sow Au. Zone 9.
Drosanthemum micans (Mesembryanthemaceae)
0.8m, crystalline leaves, fl yellow & purple Sp, rockeries. Sow Au. Zone 8. A dark coloured form available.
Drosanthemum pulchrum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Laxly branched shrub, reddish-brown lvs, bright yellow fl Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Drosanthemum speciosum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
0.6m rounded bush, showy orange-red fl Sp, rockeries. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Drosera aliciae (Droseraceae)
Small with compact reddish rosette of lvs, purple fl coming horizontally from rosette Su, marshy areas, Wi rain. Sow Au.
Drosera capensis (Droseraceae)
15cm perenn, long erect lvs, white, pink or red fl Su, marshes & fynbos, Wi rain. Sow Au.
Drosera cistiflora (Droseraceae)
40cm, sparse leaves coming from erect stem, large red, violet or white fl Sp, moist sandy areas, Wi rain. Sow Au. Pink, white & mauve forms available
as separate colours.
Drosera pauciflora (Droseraceae)
"Sundew", rosette of green/red lvs, long spike of large pink/mauve fl with green centre Sp, Wi rain. Sow Au.
Drosera sp (Droseraceae)
Rosette of red leaves, pink fl on long stalks Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Drosera trinervia (Droseraceae)
Tufted rosettes, white broadly cuneate fl Sp, damp peaty exposed areas, Wi rain. Sow Au.
Dumasia villosa (Fabaceae)
Charming twining herb, 3 roundish leaflets, yellow fl pouched at base in Su, densely hairy pods split to reveal dark blue seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Duvernoia aconitiflora (Acanthaceae)
3m compact shrub, intriguing white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Eberlanzia sp (Mesembryanthemaceae)
30cm compact rounded shrublet, white fl Su, very arid area. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Edmondia fasciculata (Asteraceae)
30cm sparsely branched white woolly shrublet, bright yellow fl bracts Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Edmondia pinifolia (Asteraceae)
25cm perennial, slender stems, needle-like leaves woolly-white above, green below, pink/bone-colour fl with papery bracts Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Edmondia sesamoides (Asteraceae)
"Everlasting", 0.5m perenn, single yellow or white flowers Sp, dried fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. Both colours available.
Ehretia amoena (Boraginaceae)
Shrub/small tree, densely branched, olive green leathery lvs with hairs, white to pale mauve sweet smelling fl in lax heads Sp - Su, fleshy edible fruits
(not tasty), med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Ehretia obtusifolia (Boraginaceae)
2m shrub/small tree multi-stemmed & much branched, dull olive green softly hairy lvs, clusters of small white sweetly scented fl Wi-Su, edible fleshy
glossy orange to black fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ehretia rigida (Boraginaceae)
"Puzzle bush", 3m shrub/tree, scented lavender fl Sp, edible orange-red fruit, wood used as "good luck charm". Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ehrharta capensis (Poaceae)
Perenn tufted grass to 1m, flat leaf baldes, a grass of the fynbos, fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ekebergia capensis (Meliaceae)
"Cape ash", 7-20m evergr tree, scented small white fl Sp, red berry-like fruits, fast, attractive wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Elaeodendron transvaalensis (Celastraceae)
"Bushveld saffron", 4-5m shrub/bushy tree, pale grey bark, apple-green to grey-green lvs, heads of small greenish white fl in axils of lvs Su-Au. Sow
Sp. Zone 9.
Elegia aggregata (old name Chondropetalum) (Restionaceae)
Perenn to 1m, decorative culms & seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia capensis (Restionaceae)
2m ornamental restio, foliage in whorls, graceful arching habit, moist areas, sun or s/shade. About 2000 seeds/g. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia coleura (Restionaceae)
60cm, unbranched culms, decorative seed head. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia deustum (old name Chondropetalum) (Restionaceae)
Perenn to 70cm, persistent sheaths on stems, wet areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia elephantina (old name Chondropetalum) (Restionaceae)
Elegia tectora has been split into 2 species - a robust form from the West Coast which is now E. elephantina, & a smaller form from the Southern Cape
which remains E tectora. They are very similar with the main difference being their height - E. elephant
Elegia equisetacea (Restionaceae)
1.5m restio, attractive layered foliage topped by golden seed heads, very beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia filacea (Restionaceae)
To 50cm erect tussock, deciduous sheaths, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia fistulosa (Restionaceae)
To 70cm, simple scapes with deciduous sheaths. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia macrocarpa (old name Dovea) (Restionaceae)
1m, ornamental restio in clumps, attractive fl heads, many dark brown berry-like seeds, dry areas, accent plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia mucronata (old name Chondropetalum) (Restionaceae)
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2m restio, erect tussock, damp areas, accent plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia tectorum (old name Chondropetalum) (Restionaceae)
"Dakriet", 1.5m restio, very attractive, moist or dry sandy areas, sun. About 10 000 seeds/g. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia vaginulata (Restionaceae)
Perenn to 40cm, stems from spreading rhizomes, unbranched, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elephantorrhiza burkei (Fabaceae)
Decid multi-stemmed shrub to 3m, twice compound feathery lvs, fl in creamy white spikes Sp, flat woody pods, med, 10 sds/pkt. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Elytropappus rhinocerotis (Asteraceae)
"Renosterbos", much branched grey green shrub to 1m, small ericoid lvs, tiny yellowish fl, med. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Emilia marlothiana (Asteraceae)
Perenn, blue-green lvs in rosettes at base of plant, fl on ends of long stalks, no ray florets, only yellow tube florets, fruits like dandelions. Sow Sp. Zone
8.
Empleurum unicapsulare (Rutaceae)
"Bergboegoe", 4m willow-like shrub/tree, fl Sp, aromatic, damp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Ensete ventricosum (Musaceae)
"Wild banana", to 12m tree with head of banana-like spirally arranged fresh green leaves, massive pendulous fl Sp-Su, fruit resembles bananas but
leathery, food plant. Perishable fruit ripe Dec. - March. Order in advance & sow immediately. Zone 10.
Entada chrystostachys (Fabaceae)
To 10m shrub/climber, spikes of fl, riverine forest fringe. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Entandrophragma caudatum (Meliaceae)
"Wooden banana", 30m tree, pale green fl Sp, fruit is woody capsule up to 15cm long - this splits into 5 parts which curve back giving the appearance
of a stiff peeled banana, fairly fast, popular caudiciform when young. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Eragrostis capensis (Poaceae)
20-90cm perenn grass, purplish spikelets all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Eragrostis curvula (Poaceae)
"Weeping love grass", robust perenn densely tufted grass, open panicle of fl most of yr, important cultivated pasture. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Eragrostis gummiflua (Poaceae)
"Gum grass", perenn tufted grass, upper part purplish & sticky, inflorescence pink Su, not grazed, makes good brooms. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Erepsia anceps (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Perenn shrublet, erect branches, green or reddish-brown leaves, pink fl Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erepsia lacera (Mesembryanthemaceae)
To 80cm erect shrub, toothed lvs, beautiful magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erepsia pillansii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
To 80cm sparsely branched shrublet, falcate leaves, magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica abietina ssp atrorosea (= E. phylicifolia) (Ericaceae)
0.9m, bright red slightly sticky tubular fl all yr, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica abietina ssp constantiana (= E. conica) (Ericaceae)
35cm, deep pink-red cone-shaped fl Wi-Sp, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Erica algida (Ericaceae)
40-60cm, rigid branches, clusters of pinkish/red-purple fl with hairy corollas, high altitudes, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica alopecurus (Ericaceae)
Long spikes of small hairy pink fl which resemble fox tails Au-Sp, high altitudes, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica articularis (Ericaceae)
To 0.6m, slender upright branches, closely packed heads of small pink fl Su - Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica baccans (Ericaceae)
To 2.5m, floriferous, urn-shaped magenta fl Sp, easy, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica baueri ssp baueri (Ericaceae)
"Bridal heath", 1.5m, grey-green lvs, white/pink tubular fl Sp-Au, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica baueri ssp gouriquae (Ericaceae)
2.5m dense shrub, erect lvs, 5-10 pink fl in loose spikes, limestone species. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica bergiana (Ericaceae)
1.8m, hairy plants, rounded urn-shaped pink fl Sp-Au, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica blandfordia (Ericaceae)
0.8m, dense heads urn-shaped yellow fl Su, cool dry areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica brachialis (Ericaceae)
1m, bright green tubular fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica bruniades (Ericaceae)
0.5m, umbels of pale pink-rosy hairy urn-shaped fl Wi-Su, pot, cut fl, damp areas. Sow Au.
Erica caffra (Ericaceae)
2-4m shrub/small tree, white tubular fl Wi-Su, damp, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica caffrorum (Ericaceae)
Sprawling shrub to 2m, Su rain, small shiny green lvs, very showy small white fl Sp - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica caterviflora (Ericaceae)
Tree-like plant to 4m, tightly packed clusters of white to pink fl cover entire plant Su, rare. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica cerinthoides (Ericaceae)
To 1.8m, variable, tight clusters of red tubular fl all year, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica cernua (Ericaceae)
To 15cm shrublet, small pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica chamissonis (Ericaceae)
0.6m, floriferous, blue-pink bell-shaped fl Sp, pot, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica chionophila (Ericaceae)
Small compact shrub to 30cm, small pink urn-shaped fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica coccinea (Ericaceae)
1.2m, variable, tubular red/orange/green/pink/yellow fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Erica conspicua (Ericaceae)
Upright plant to 1.8m, sulphur-yellow to orange tubular fl in whorls at branch tips Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica cooperi (Ericaceae)
To 40cm, hairy stems & lvs, white to rosy-pink fl which hang down, Su-Au, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica copiosa (Ericaceae)
To 1.5m, slender upright stems, masses of small pinkish-red to mauve fl covering the entire plant Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica cruenta (Ericaceae)
1.2m, tubular blood-red fl Au-Sp, dry clayey soil, rare. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica curviflora (Ericaceae)
1.8m, yellow/orange/red curved tubular fl all yr, damp areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica daphniflora (Ericaceae)
To 1.8m, white/yellow/green/pink urn-shaped fl all year, damp areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. Yellow form available.
Erica densifolia (Ericaceae)
1m, tubular red/white fl with green tips Sp-Au, pot. Sow Au.
Erica denticulata (Ericaceae)
45cm shrub, white to yellowish tubular scented fl Sp-Su, lobes form a star, tooth-like projections on sepals. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica diaphana (Ericaceae)
1.8m, pink-purplish tubular sticky fl with green tip Su, coast, lime. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica discolor ssp discolor (Ericaceae)
1.5m, red/pink tubular fl with yellow/white tips all year, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica discolor ssp speciosa (Ericaceae)
0.9m, tubular fl with red base & green to white lobes Sp-Au, cut fl, easy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica drakensbergensis (Ericaceae)
60cm erect shrub, densely packed leaves, small whitish fl Su-Wi, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Erica empetrina (Ericaceae)
To 30cm erect shrublet, small dull red to pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica ericoides (Ericaceae)
Much branched shrub to 0.5m, hairy branches, lvs in 4s, dense terminal clusters of tiny rose-pink sweetly scented fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica eriocodon (Ericaceae)
40cm, pale pink bell-shaped fl in spikes, fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica formosa (Ericaceae)
0.6m, numerous stickyish white urn-shaped fl Wi-Sp, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica frigida (Ericaceae)
Small dense shrublet to 0.5m, hairy branchlets & lvs, sticky white or pink fl Su, found on cliffs & steep slopes, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica glandulosa (Ericaceae)
Erect rounded shrub covered with glandular hairs, tubular pink to orange fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. A yellow flowered form also available.
Erica glandulosa spp fourcadei (Ericaceae)
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To 1.2m, sprawling over rocks, white/red-yellow tubular fl Au-Sp, hairy green calyx, coast. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica glauca var glauca (Ericaceae)
"Cup & saucer heath", 2m, red calyx, plum corolla Wi-Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica glomiflora (Ericaceae)
0.7m, white/pink bell-shaped fl Au-Su, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. Seeds of white, pink & red forms available.
Erica gracilis (Ericaceae)
To 50cm erect shrub, tiny clustered pink fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica hirtiflora (Ericaceae)
1m, many pink to lilac hairy urn-shaped fl Su-Au, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica inflata (Ericaceae)
0.7m, floriferous, pale pink to dark red urn-shaped fl Sp-Au, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica junonia var minor (Ericaceae)
To 60cm shrub, large coral pink fl Su with corolla smaller & more inflated than E. junonia. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica laeta (Ericaceae)
0.6m, bright pink to red urn-shaped fl Su-Au, damp areas, cut fl. Sow Au.
Erica lateralis (Ericaceae)
0.5m, plumes of rosy urn-shaped fl Su-Au, tolerates snow, beautiful, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica leucantha (Ericaceae)
0.3m, prostrate/erect, clustered small white urn-shaped fl Su, marshes. Sow Au.
Erica lucida (Ericaceae)
1.5m, spikes of rosy to dull red bell-shaped fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica lutea (Ericaceae)
1m, tubular white/yellow fl with star-shaped mouth Su-Au, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica maderi (Ericaceae)
To 30cm erect shrublet, heads of small to medium white-rose fl Sp-Su, high altitude species. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica mammosa (includes E gilva) (Ericaceae)
To 1.8m, variable colour tubular fl Su-Au, lime tolerant, cut fl, E gilva (creamy fl) is included in this species. Sow Au. Zone 8. Red, pink, green fl colour
available.
Erica mauritanica (Ericaceae)
1m, dense spikes pink to white cup-shaped fl Sp, showy, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica monsoniana (Ericaceae)
1.3m, tubular white "frilly" fl Sp-Su, cut fl, frost tolerant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica nabea (Ericaceae)
To 1.5m erect sparsely branched shrub, spike of greenish upward pointing fl with long sepals ending in a sharply pointed "beak" Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone
8.
Erica natalitia (Ericaceae)
1 - 2m shrub, small dark green lvs, very small white to pink fl in clusters Su, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Erica nevillei (Ericaceae)
Sprawling, bright red sticky tubular fl Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica oatesii (Ericaceae)
1.2m, umbels of scarlet tubular fl Wi, Su rain, beautiful & easy. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica oblongiflora (Ericaceae)
Straggling/erect shrub, umbels of greenish-yellow sticky urn-shaped fl Au-Wi, limestone. Sow Au.
Erica onosmiflora (Ericaceae)
0.8m, pendulous tubular pale purple/brownish yellow/ white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica parilis (Ericaceae)
0.7m, beautiful droopy tubular yellow fl spikes Su, musky scent, very floriferous. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica pectinifolia (Ericaceae)
1.2-1.8m, willowy branches with groups of fl at tips, tubular hairy white fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica phylicifolia (Ericaceae)
0.9m, sticky reddish purple tubular fl in spikes Sp-Wi, showy. Sow Au.
Erica pinea (Ericaceae)
0.8m, florifeous, white/yellow tubular fl Su-Au, cut fl, easy. Sow Au. Zone 8. White & yellow forms available.
Erica placentiflora (Ericaceae)
0.9m, purple-pink scented urn-shaped fl Wi-Sp, dry areas, cutfl.
Erica plukenetti (Ericaceae)
0.8m, spikes of white/red fl all year, cut fl, adaptable. Sow Au. Zone 8. Seeds of a yellow flowered form available.
Erica pulchella (Ericaceae)
0.6m, urn-shaped pink-dark red fl Sp-Su in dense spikes, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica pyxidiflora (Ericaceae)
0.6m, white/pink bell-shaped fl Au-Su, tight spikes,marshy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica quadrangularis (Ericaceae)
0.6m, masses of cup-shaped white to red fl Wi-Su, wet areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica regia (Ericaceae)
0.5m, tubular white corolla with red tip Sp, striking, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica scabriuscula (Ericaceae)
1m, dark hairy leaves, white to pink urn-shaped fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica sessiliflora (Ericaceae)
1m, green-yellow tubular fl, short spikes Au-Sp, persistent seed heads, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica sp (Ericaceae)
1m shrub, masses of small pink fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica sparsa (Ericaceae)
0.9m, many small pale rosy to white cup-shaped fl Au-Sp, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica spectabilis (Ericaceae)
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To 70cm erect shrublet, small white-greenish globose to urn-shaped fl all yr, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica straussiana (Ericaceae)
1m shrub, spreading leafy branches, pinkish tubular to urn-shaped fl Sp-Su, showy, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica strigilifolia (Ericaceae)
To 0.6m upright well branched shrub, furry white to red tubular fl in clusters Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica taxifolia (Ericaceae)
0.5m, umbels of pink urn-shaped fl with long sepals, Su-Au, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica tenuis (Ericaceae)
To 1.5m, small white cup-shaped fl Wi-Sp, rocky areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica triflora (Ericaceae)
3m, yellowish to pinkish-white urn-shaped fl Wi-Sp, robust. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica tumida (Ericaceae)
1.6m shrub, dark red tubular fl on long branches Sp-Su, floriferous, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica unicolor ssp georgensis (old name hebecalyx) (Ericaceae)
1.2m, green to yellowish-white tubular sticky fl Sp-Au, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica unicolor ssp mutica (Ericaceae)
1.5m, willowy branches, very colourful sticky tubular fl red at base, yellow at tip, fl all year, easy in cultivation, very beautiful. Sow Au.
Erica unilateralis (Ericaceae)
Spreading to erect shrub to 1m, off-white to pale pink fl with brownish anthers protruding Sp-Su. Sow Ap. Zone 8.
Erica urna-viridis (Ericaceae)
1m, groups of 3 or 4 urn-shaped sticky green fl Su-Wi, pretty. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica ventricosa (Ericaceae)
0.9m, many delicately coloured tubular fl, dry & wax-like Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica verecunda (Ericaceae)
1.8m, off-white to rosy urn-shaped fl in umbels Su-Au, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica versicolor (Ericaceae)
3m, tubular fl have red base & greenish to white tip, all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica verticillata (Ericaceae)
1.3m, tubular hairy mauve-pink fl Sp-Au, extinct in wild, damp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica verticillata "Cherise" form (Ericaceae)
1m erect shrub, tubular dark reddish fl Sp-Au in terminal umbels, extinct in wild, damp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica verticillata "Tresco Abbey" (Ericaceae)
Smaller plant to 0.5m, small medium pink tubular fl arranged in umbels, noticeably different to all other forms of this plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica verticillata Kew form (Ericaceae)
1m erect shrub, tubular dark pink fl Sp-Au in terminal umbels, extinct in wild, damp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica verticillata Vienna form (Ericaceae)
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1.7m, tubular light pink translucent fl in terminal umbels Sp-Au, extinct in wild, damp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica vestita (Ericaceae)
0.9m, long thin lvs shimmer, attractive tubular red/pink/white fl Sp-Au, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica viridiflora (Ericaceae)
1m, sticky tubular green fl in clusters of 3, late Wi-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica woodii (Ericaceae)
Spreading shrublet to 60cm, masses of deep pink cup-shaped fl Su, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Eriocephalus africanus (Asteraceae)
"Wild rosemary", 1m shrub, aromatic grey foliage, fl white/pink Sp, seeds like cotton wool. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus africanus var paniculatus (Asteraceae)
"Wild rosemary", 1m shrub, aromatic grey foliage, fl white/pink Sp, seeds like cotton wool, inland form. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus ambiguus (Asteraceae)
Erect much branched spiny shrub to 0.6m, small densely hairy silver grey aromatic lvs, woolly seeds Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus ambiguus ? (Asteraceae)
Erect much branched spiny shrub to 0.6m, small densely hairy silver grey aromatic lvs, woolly seeds Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus dinteri (Asteraceae)
Aromatic shrub to 1m, opposite silky-hairy lvs, small white & red fl Su/Wi, white fluffy seeds. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus merxmuelleri (Asteraceae)
To 1m, greyish aromatic foliage, attractive white fluffy seeds. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus microphyllus (Asteraceae)
Many stemmed shrub to 1m, small blue-green aromatic lvs, small fl Sp, fluffy seeds. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus pinnatus (Asteraceae)
Shrub to 0.5m, grey aromatic lvs, yellow fl, white fluffy seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Eriocephalus punctulatus (Asteraceae)
"Boegoekapokbossie", to 1m shrub, linear leaves, purplish peduncles of fl with white rays Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Eriosema psoraleoides (Fabaceae)
Shrub to 2m, greyish-green narrow lvs, bright yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Erythrina caffra (Fabaceae)
9-12m tree, short prickles on bark, 3-foliate leaves, spectacular scarlet fl in Sp before leaves attract birds, red seeds in pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Erythrina humeana (Fabaceae)
4m shrub, prickles on bark, 3-foliate leaves, brilliant scarlet fl Sp-Su, red seeds, dry scrub, coast, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Erythrina latissima (Fabaceae)
5-8m tree, grey-green 3-foliate leaves, crimson to brownish-red fl Sp before leaves, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Erythrina lysistemon (Fabaceae)
"Coral tree", 6-10m tree, prickly leaves, beautiful scarlet fl Sp before leaves, excellent garden tree, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. A pink form is sometimes
available.
Erythrina zeyheri (Fabaceae)
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"Plough breaker", 1m shrub, large underground rootstock, prickly stems die in Wi, bright scarlet showy fl Sp-Su, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erythrophleum africanum (Fabaceae)
"Umsenya", to 20m, grey poisonous bark, dense spikes cream fl in large heads Sp, sweetly scented. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Erythrophysa alata (Sapindaceae)
4m tree, grey bark, compound lvs, showy red fl Au-Wi, very attractive 3-lobed inflated red seed capsule, arid. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Esterhuysenia alpina (Mesembryanthemaceae)
To 15cm compact shrublet, reddish branches, free lvs, magenta fl Sp, found on high mountains in the SW Cape, needs cool conditions. Sow Au. Zone
7.
Euclea divinorum (Ebenaceae)
"Magic guarri", to 8m shrub/tree, smooth grey bark, leathery leaves, very small white to creamy-yellow fl in dense heads, fleshy purplish fruit, med.
Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Euclea natalensis (Ebenaceae)
To 12m shrub/tree, small scented greenish to cream fl Au-Su, berry-like fruit, med, hard wood white marked with brown. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Euclea pseudebenus (Ebenaceae)
"Ebony tree", 3-10m compact tree, many stems, slender drooping branches, greenish fl Sp, fruit edible, ebony-like timber, arid, good for bees. Sow
Sp. Zone 8.
Euclea tomentosa (Ebenaceae)
"Honey guarri", 3-4m shrub, fl Sp, red to purplish-black fruit, dry, good for bees. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Euclea undulata (Ebenaceae)
"Common guarri", to 5m tree, grey scaly bark, lvs crowded at the ends of branches, small whitish fl Su, black berry-like fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Eucomis (Hyacinthaceae)
All species come from the Su-rainfall area, except if otherwise indicated.
Eucomis autumnalis (Hyacinthaceae)
0.5m, green pineapple-like spikes of fl Su, sun or s/shade, rich soil, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 6. Seeds of a small compact form available.
Eucomis pallidiflora (old name E. pole-evansii) (Hyacinthaceae)
To 2m, wide-opening green fl Su, cluster of leaves at the tip of each fl spike, attractive greenish fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Eucomis sp (Hyacinthaceae)
Small slender plants, white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Eucomis vandermerwei (Hyacinthaceae)
Dwarf bulb to 15cm, attractive spotted lvs, plum-coloured pineapple fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. 6 seeds per packet.
Eulophia aculeata (Orchidaceae)
Stiffly erect lvs to 60cm, dense head of up to 27 dull ivory to pink or purple fl Su. Sow Au or Sp.
Eulophia speciosa (Orchidaceae)
To 0.9m, Su rain, 10-30 fl with spreading yellow petals Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Eumorphia prostrata (Asteraceae)
To 60cm spreading shrub over rock sheets, silky silvery leaves, white fl with pink tinge at base, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Eumorphia sericea (Asteraceae)
To 1.2m shrub, bare branches, silvery grey silky/woolly lvs, white/pink-tinged fl with yellow centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
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Euphorbia bubalina (Euphorbiaceae)
To 1m succ spineless shrub, glabrous leaves with crimson margins at apex of main stem, fl in umbels Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Euphorbia clandestina (Euphorbiaceae)
0.4, stem studded with tubercles, leaves at crown area only, green fl Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Euphorbia enopla (Euphorbiaceae)
Leafless shrub to 1m, many blue or grey-green branches with long red spines, fl with dark red bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 10 seeds per pkt.
Euphorbia evansii (Euphorbiaceae)
Tree to 10m, stems topped with short crown of 3 to 4-angled slender branches, paired thorns, greenish-yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 8 seds/pkt.
Euphorbia ferox (Euphorbiaceae)
Clumps of spiny branches to 25cm, numerous brown spines, fl with brown bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 10 seeds per packet.
Euphorbia horrida (Euphorbiaceae)
Dioecious shrub to 1m branching from base, 12-16 ribbed spiny branches. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 10 seeds per packet.
Euphorbia ingens (Euphorbiaceae)
"Candelabra tree", to 10m massively branched tree with rounded crown, yellowish-green fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 8 seeds/pkt.
Euphorbia mammillaris (Euphorbiaceae)
To 20cm clump-forming, erect branches with hexagonal tubercles. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Euphorbia mauritanica (Euphorbiaceae)
1-2m, tall reed-like stems, yellowish shrub, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Euphorbia schoenlandii (Euphorbiaceae)
1.3m, cylindrical stems, sharp woody spines, yellow fl Wi, dry areas, heliotropic (stem apex turns to sun), pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Euphorbia tirucallii (Euphorbiaceae)
6-9m tree, green/yellow-green branches with grooves, male fl white, female fl green. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Euryops brachypodus (Asteraceae)
To 1.2m branching shrub, closely set lvs, yellow fl with bronze-red reverse all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Euryops decumbens (Asteraceae)
Almost prostrate semi-woody plant which forms cushions on rocky surfaces, light green leaves, bright yellow fl Su, high altitude, Drakensberg sp. Sow
Sp. Zone 6.
Euryops imbricatus (Asteraceae)
Sprawling shrub to 1m, fleshy bright green lvs, yellow fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops lateriflorus (Asteraceae)
"Soetharpuisbos", 1m shrub, yellow fl Wi-Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Euryops namaquensis (Asteraceae)
Shrublet to 0.5m, narrow lvs, tiny yellow fl Wi, decorative heads of white fluffy seeds. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops othonoides (Asteraceae)
Compact grey-leaved rounded perenn, yellow fl on 10cm long stems, very showy, dry. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Euryops spathaceus (Asteraceae)
Densely leafy shrub to 1m, terete lvs, many bright yellow fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Euryops speciosissimus (Asteraceae)
2m erect shrub, many single yellow fls on leafless stalks Sp-Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops subcarnosus (Asteraceae)
Twiggy shrub to 1m, terete lvs, solitary yellow fl on long peduncles Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops tenuissimus (Asteraceae)
"Resin bush", to 2m shrub, orange/yellow fl on long stalks Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops thunbergii (Asteraceae)
Leafy shrub to 1m, cobwebby on young parts, narrow lvs, yellow fl in loose umbels Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops tysonii (Asteraceae)
1m rounded shrub, glossy elliptic leaves, yellow fl heads Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Euryops virgineus (Asteraceae)
To 3m rounded shrub, massed small yellow fl Su, lovely shrub for small gardens. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops wagnerii (Asteraceae)
2m shrub, greyish foliage, orange/deep yellow fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Eurystigma clavatum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Heuningslaai", low growing ann, masses of creamy yellow fl Sp, v.showy & tolerates extreme aridity. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Faidherbia albida (Fabaceae)
20m tree, grey bark, straight spines, cream flowers Wi, grows in river courses in dry areas, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Faucaria boscheana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
3cm fat succulent leaves in groups, very glossy green, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Faucaria britteniae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump-forming, rosettes of triangular yellowish-green lvs with thread-like teeth on margins, not unlike Venus flytraps, fl Su-Au. Sow Au.
Faucaria felina (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, clustered toothed leaves, yellow fl Au. Sow Au.
Faucaria paucidens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Tufted dwarf, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Faucaria species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact species, lvs triangular with white cartilaginous fringe, margins toothed, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Faucaria subintegra (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Tiger's jaw", smallish gaping leaves resemble jaws of a tiger, toothed margins, large yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Faucaria tigrina (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf "vygie", yellow fl, pot. Sow Au.
Faucaria tuberculosa (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, clustered toothed leaves with tubercles, fl yellow. Sow Au.
Felicia "Blue Skies" (Asteraceae)
Perennial shrublet, blue fl with yellow centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Felicia aethiopica (Asteraceae)
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"Wilde-aster", 1m perenn shrublet, oval leaves, blue fl with yellow eye all yr on long stalks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Felicia australis (Asteraceae)
Ann, needle like leaves, blue fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Felicia elongata (Asteraceae)
15-30cm ann, white fl with maroon band, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Felicia filifolia (Asteraceae)
0.6m hardy woody perenn, mauve fl all year, showy, high altitude form (Zone 7) plus Cape form available. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7/8.
Felicia fruticosa (Asteraceae)
1m shrub, blue/mauve/white fl Sp, floriferous. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Felicia hirsuta (Asteraceae)
Rounded shrublet to 50cm, grey narrow lvs, blue daisy with yellow centre Wi-Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Felicia hyssopifolia (Asteraceae)
20-60cm, blue/mauve/pink/white fl Au-Su. Sow Au. Zone 7. Only a white flowered form available.
Felicia linifolia (Asteraceae)
Shrublet to 50cm, linear lvs, solitary blue fl with yellow centres Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Felicia macrorrhiza (Asteraceae)
Gnarled woody shrublet to 15cm, discoid large yellow or orange fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Felicia ovata (Asteraceae)
Small shublet to 60cm, lvs with long white hairs, blue daisies with yellow centre Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Felicia quinquernervia (Asteraceae)
Robust perenn to 50cm in damp grassland, large lvs in basal tufts, pretty pink to magenta fl with yellow centre Sp-Au, . Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Felicia sp (Asteraceae)
Straggling perenn to 30cm, blue fl on long stalks, partial shade. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Felicia uliginosa (Asteraceae)
Dwarf mat-forming perenn in wet grassland, blue to mauve fl with yellow centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Fenestraria rhopalophylla ssp aurantiaca (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, small cushions of fingers, tips of leaves transparent, like windows, yellow fl, pot. Sow Au.
Feretia aeruginescens (Rubiaceae)
3-4m scrambling shrub/tree, brown bark, glossy leaves, white fl flushed with pink Sp-Su, very decorative crimson fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ferraria ferrariola (Iridaceae)
"Gifuintjie", 15-60cm greenish/blue/yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ficinia cinnamomea (Cyperaceae)
Slender leafy perenn to 0.4m in tufts, well developed stolons, attractive brown spikelets. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ficinia filiformis (Cyperaceae)
Tufted perenn, grasslike. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ficinia nigrescens (Cyperaceae)
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Tufted perenn to 30cm, spikelets brown Wi - Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Ficinia truncata (Cyperaceae)
Robust grey-green tufted perenn, chestnut brown spiklets, limestone soils. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 8.
Ficus cordata (Moraceae)
10m tree, grey smooth bark, ovate/heart shaped lvs, velvety brown/purplish figs Sp-Su, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus craterostoma (Moraceae)
"Rare forest fig", 12m tree, smoothish grey bark, triangular leathery leaves, small figs, rare. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus glumosa (Moraceae)
"African rock fig", 5-10m tree, pale grey bark, oval greyish-green lvs, young lvs have silky hairs, can be a rock splitter. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus ilicina (Moraceae)
"Laurel Rock Fig", to 5m tree in rocky places, whitish-grey smooth bark, elliptic dark green stiff lvs, solitary 10mm red figs. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Ficus ingens (Moraceae)
"Red-leaved rock fig", to 13m tree, grey to yellow-grey bark, pale green lvs, figs dull red when ripe Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus natalensis (Moraceae)
"Common wild fig", 5-20m evergr tree, small leaves, small figs Sp & Su, shade tree for larger gardens. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus polita (Moraceae)
"Heart-leaf fig", large tree to 30m in forest, strangler, buttressed in large trees, smooth light grey bark, heart-shaped lvs, large purple green fruits,
good pot plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus salicifolia (Moraceae)
"Wonderboom fig", 9m spreading tree, rock-splitter, pale grey bark darkening with age, leathery lvs folded along mid-rib, small round figs. Sow Sp.
Zone 9.
Ficus sur (Moraceae)
"Cape Fig", 12-25m spreading tree, red figs in clusters. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus sycamorus (Moraceae)
"Sycamore fig", 10-35m with spreading crown, white/yellow-orange powdery bark, large rough lvs, large reddish-orange figs, food plant, med, pot.
Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus thonningii (Moraceae)
"Common wild fig", to 20m tree, grey smooth bark with aerial roots hanging down, dark lvs, figs Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus trichopoda (Moraceae)
"Swamp fig", shrub/small tree, main stem horizontal above water /marshes, grey-green to brown bark, very large heart-shaped lvs, bright red fruit.
Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ficus vallis-choudae (Moraceae)
To 10m, fluted trunk, large heart-shaped to round lvs, solitary 1cm orange figs in leaf axils Su, E Zimbabwe. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Fingerhuthia africana (Poaceae)
"Thimble grass", perenn tufted grass, inflorescence looks like a thimble, in gravelly soil, used for grazing & for brooms. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Flacourtia indica (Flacourtiaceae)
4m small tree, bark smooth/flaky, beautiful Au foliage of red, plum & purple, greenish fl Sp, purplish edible berries, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Flueggea virosa ssp virosa (Euphorbiaceae)
"White berry bush", twiggy decid shrub to 2m often on termite mounds, rounded pale green lvs, small fl heads of yellowish green fl, 5mm fleshy white
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fruits, sweet & edible, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Freesia alba (Iridaceae)
"Duineaandblom", to 30cm, several erect/procumbent lvs, strongly scented creamy-yellow/white fl with purplish flush Wi-Sp, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Freesia caryophyllacea (Iridaceae)
To 10cm, blunt lvs often flat on ground, fragrant white fl with yellow markings early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Freesia fucata (Iridaceae)
Erect leaves to 30cm, showy spikes of bicoloured yellow and cream very sweetly scented fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Freesia laxa (Iridaceae)
45cm, red/blue/white fl with dark red blotches Su, moist shady places, Su growing. Red, & red & white forms available. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Freesia leichtlinii (Iridaceae)
20cm, scented cream fl with darker markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. Only a white flowered form available.
Freesia refracta (Iridaceae)
18-45cm, spicy scented white/greenish/purple fl with orange markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Freesia sparrmannii (Iridaceae)
12-18cm white fl flushed purple on reverse Sp, forest margins. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Freesia verrucosa (Iridaceae)
20cm, sword-shaped lvs, inclined/horizontal spike of pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Freylinia lanceolata (Scrophulariaceae)
"Honey bell bush", to 5m shrub/tree, narrow leaves, drooping branchlets, honey scented white to cream fl all yr, wet/water, attractive. Sow Au. Zone
9.
Galpinia transvaalica (Lythraceae)
"Wild pride of India", 6m shrub/tree, glossy dark lvs, showy fragrant white fl in dense panicles Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Galtonia candicans (Hyacinthaceae)
1m, Su growing, leaves grey-green, white fl Su, accent plant. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Galtonia viridiflora (Hyacinthaceae)
1m, Su growing, yellowish-green long-lasting fl Su, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Gardenia cornuta (Rubiaceae)
"Natal gardenia", 3m evergr tree, glossy leaves, showy fragrant cream fl Su, orange persistent fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Gardenia ternifolia ssp jovis-tonantis (Rubiaceae)
"Large-leaved Transvaal gardenia", to 7m tree, grey/yellowish-brown bark, hairy leaves with wavy margins, white sweetly scented fl Sp-Su, velvety
fruit, used to ward off lightning. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Gardenia thunbergia (Rubiaceae)
3m evergr tree, glossy lvs, showy large creamy fl Su, large greyish fruit all yr, med, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gardenia volkensii (Rubiaceae)
Large decid much-branched shrub or tree, lvs opposite or in whorls, glossy deep green above with hairy pits below, large showy white sweetly scented
fl Sp, turning yellow with age, large woody round fruits, used against lightning. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Garuleum bipinnatum (Asteraceae)
Twiggy perenn to 30cm, divided lvs, white/blue daisy fl with yellow centres Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
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Gasteria bicolor (Asphodelaceae)
Smooth shiny leaves often twisted sideways, light pink fl with green striations Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gasteria disticha (Asphodelaceae)
20cm, broad strap-like leaves with shark-skin texture, simple inflorescence, small red fl Wi-Su, arid, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gasteria pulchra (Asphodelaceae)
Linear triangular spotted leaves, fl Wi-Sp, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gazania krebsiana - grey leaves (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 20cm, very divided grey foliage, orange fl Sp - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gazania krebsiana - high altitude orange flowers (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, lobed leaves, orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Gazania krebsiana - high altitude yellow flowers (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, lobed leaves, clear yellow fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Gazania krebsiana - orange (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, lobed leaves, orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gazania krebsiana - red streak (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, lobed leaves, orange fl marked with red streaks Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gazania krebsiana - yellow (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, lobed lvs, yellow fl Sp, from the summer rainfall area. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gazania liechtensteinii (Asteraceae)
"Geelgousblom", 5-25cm ann, lobed slightly hairy lvs, yellow/orange fl with dark centre Au-Sp, dry, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gazania othonnites (Asteraceae)
Mat-forming perenn to 10cm, divided or entire lvs, beautiful yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gazania pectinata (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, strap-like or pinnately divided leaves, large yellow/orange fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gazania rigida (Asteraceae)
"Karoo gazania", to 25cm tufted perenn, white-woolly leaves with revolute margins, yellow/orange fl with dark ring Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza (Iridaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
Geissorhiza aspera (Iridaceae)
To 35cm, attractive blue-violet fl Sp. Sow Au. A white flowered form also available.
Geissorhiza barkerae (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, linear narrow lvs, spike of yellow fl with purple centres Sp, seasonally wet areas. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza bracteata (Iridaceae)
15cm, small white fl Sp, damp areas. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza brevituba (Iridaceae)
12-20cm, sword-shaped lvs with thickened midrib & margins, deep pink fl with darker veins Sp, after fire. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza cf purpurascens (Iridaceae)
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To 30cm, linear to sword-shaped lvs with margins raised into wings, sticky with sand adhering, mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza confusa (old name Engysiphon) (Iridaceae)
30cm, spray of long-tubed elegant pale pink to yellow fl early Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza foliosa (Iridaceae)
20cm, short lvs, 2-5 lilac to purple very showy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza grandiflora (Iridaceae)
30cm, narrow grooved lvs, 3 - 8 large pink fl per spike mid Su, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza hesperanthoides (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, spike of 1-3 blue to violet fl mid Su, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza heterostyla (Iridaceae)
40cm, large purple fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza imbricata ssp imbricata (Iridaceae)
20cm, leaves ribbed, white to yellow fl Sp, wet sandy areas. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza inaequalis (Iridaceae)
25cm, pale lilac/blue-mauve fl, white centres Sp. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza inconspicua (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, linear lvs, 4-7 white to purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza inflexa (Iridaceae)
20cm, variable fl colour Sp (purple, red, white to pale yellow with red reverse). Both white & red forms available.Sow Au.
Geissorhiza juncea (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, base of plant sticky, thin needle-like lvs, small cream to yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza leipoldtii (Iridaceae)
20cm, linear leaves, cup-shaped white fl Sp. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza longifolia (Iridaceae)
20cm, linear sticky leaves, large showy white fl with pale pink veins Sp. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza monanthos (Iridaceae)
15cm, dark blue-violet fl with yellow/red markings Sp, well-dr soil, sun. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza ornithogaloides (Iridaceae)
To 10cm, erect leaves, one/ two bright yellow star-like fl Sp. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza ornithogaloides ssp marlothii (Iridaceae)
To 10cm, 4 narrow lvs, bright yellow fl Sp, differs from ssp ornithogaloides in corm shape. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza ovata (Iridaceae)
6-15cm, oval leaves, long-tubed white fl, pink reverse Sp. Sow Au.
Geissorhiza pseudinaequalis ? (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, linear lvs, mauve fl with unequal stamens, found in shady damp spots, late Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza sp (Iridaceae)
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Growing on the Gifberg nr Vanrhynsdorp in damp places, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8.
6 - 10cm plant, fl not seen, cold area. Sow Au. Zone 7.
30cm, white flowers with equal stamens Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza splendidissima (Iridaceae)
16cm, very beautiful deep violet-blue fl Sp. Sow Au.
Geranium caffrum (Geraniaceae)
"Khoara", sprawling perenn, Su-rain, deeply lobed lvs, beautiful white/pale pink fl with darker pink markings Sp-Su, wet/water, high altitude plant.
Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Geranium incanum (Geraniaceae)
30cm, spreading groundcover, carrot-like foliage, mauve fl all year, sun or s/shade, ideal for small garden. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Geranium multisectum (Geraniaceae)
20-40cm, Su rain, clump-forming, 5-lobed leaves with rolled margins, pretty purple-magenta fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Geranium pulchrum (Geraniaceae)
1m, Su rain, many showy pink to mauve fl, attractive grey foliage, slightly sticky. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Geranium robustum (Geraniaceae)
1m shrub, Su rain, finely pinnately lobed lvs, silvery silky above, pale purple fl with white base Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Geranium schlechteri (Geraniaceae)
"Pink baby", straggling perenn, Su rain, hairy lvs with deeply dissected stipules, white fading to pink or white veined pink fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Gerbera ambigua (Asteraceae)
35cm perenn, bright green leaves, pink fl Sp, pretty. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gerbera crocea (Asteraceae)
40cm tufted perenn, white/pink fl on long stems, maroon on reverse Sp-Au, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gerbera jamesonii (Asteraceae)
"Barberton daisy", 40cm perenn, deep orange to rich red daisy fl Sp-Su. Sow immediately. Zone 9.
Gerbera tomentosa (Asteraceae)
"Tontelblaarbossie", 20-50cm tufted perenn, cream/yellow fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geum capense (Rosaceae)
30cm perenn, rosette of soft furry leaves, beautiful golden-yellow fl Sp, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Gibbaeum album (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, greyish-white united leaf-pairs, white/pink fl Su. Sow Au. Pink & white both available.
Gibbaeum album - pink (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, greyish-white united leaf-pairs, pink fl Su. Sow Au.
Gibbaeum comptonii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, cushion forming, magenta fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
Gibbaeum haagei (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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Dwarf plant, fat green leaves, pink fl. Sow Au.
Gibbaeum heathii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, fat grey-green leaves, pink/cream fl Wi, needs high light intensity to fl. Sow Au.
Gibbaeum petrense (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, united leaf-pairs, red fl Sp. Sow Au.
Gibbaeum shandii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Body resembles shark's head, 1 long finger-shaped leaf, 1 shorter leaf, purple fl . Sow Au.
Gibbaeum species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact in clumps or mats, finger-shaped lvs, white to purple fl. Sow Au.
Gibbaeum velutinum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, unequal grey-green leaf-pairs, white/pink fl Sp. Sow Au. White form available.
Gladiolus (Iridaceae)
Gladiolus abbreviatus (Iridaceae)
30-65cm, reddish fl with very short green to blackish lower tepals Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus acuminatus (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, narrow lvs, erect spike of 3-10 small cream to greenish fl flushed mauve on reverse, Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9. 10 seeds/pkt
Gladiolus alatus (Iridaceae)
20cm, scented orange fl, lower lobes yellow to lime-green Sp, well-dr soil, sun. Sow Au.
Gladiolus angustus (Iridaceae)
50cm, long-tubed white to yellow fl Sp, lower lobes with dark red or purplish red markings, easy. Sow Au.
Gladiolus appendiculatus (Iridaceae)
To 60cm, long lvs, 6-14 white to pink fl, lower tepals with dark markings Au, anthers with long tails. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gladiolus aquamontanus (Iridaceae)
To 1m, corm similar to an erect rhizome, lvs in fan, drooping stem with mauve-pink fl marked with dark purple streaks Su, grows in streams & on wet
cliffs. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Gladiolus brevifolius var brevifolius (Iridaceae)
50cm, pink/mauve fl with yellow marks on lower lobes early Sp, flowers precede leaves. Sow Au. Seeds of 3 forms available.
Gladiolus brevitubus (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, linear narrow lvs, spike of 2 - 8 fl not seen (should be orange) late Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gladiolus buckerveldii (Iridaceae)
Large sword-shaped trailing lvs, drooping stem with 12-20 ivory to cream fl with dark red markings on lower tepals mid Su. Plants grow vertically on
cliffs in running water with Disa uniflora. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gladiolus carinatus (Iridaceae)
To 1m, scented variable colour fl (yellow, blue, dark blue) Sp, showy. Sow Au. Yellow, blue, dark blue & 1 with a purple lip available.
Gladiolus carmineus (Iridaceae)
"Cliff gladiolus", to 35cm, beautiful deep pink fl Su-Au, rocky areas. Sow Au.
Gladiolus carneus (Iridaceae)
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"Painted lady", to 1m, variable colour fl (white to mauve) w/without markings, easy, good cut fl. Sow Au. Various colour forms available - please ask.
Gladiolus carneus (albidus) (Iridaceae)
A pure white form of Gladiolus carneus. Sow Au. Zone 8. A form with a yellow spot also available.
Gladiolus carneus (callistus) (Iridaceae)
Tall form of this Gladiolus species, uniformly pale pink with no markings. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gladiolus carneus (macowanianus) (Iridaceae)
A very colourful form of Gladiolus carneus with strong markings. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gladiolus crassifolius (Iridaceae)
1m, Su-growing, white or pink to mauve fl with darker markings late Su, montane to sub-alpine. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Gladiolus crassifolius densiflorus intermediate 1 (Iridaceae)
To 1m, unbranched spikes of mauve fl with darker mauve blotches on lower petals Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Plants cannot be identified as either species &
are believed to be intermediates between the 2.
Gladiolus crispulatus (Iridaceae)
Slender plant to 40cm, 4 narrow lvs, spike with 2-4 deep pink fl with darker markings on lower tepals, mid Su, fl after fire at high altitude. Sow Au.
Zone 8.
Gladiolus cunonius (Iridaceae)
40cm, sword-shaped lvs, bright red fl green below, upper petal spoon-shaped, lower petals much reduced, fl Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus dalenii (Iridaceae)
1m, Su-growing, yellow, orange/dark red fl Sp-Au, easy, cut fl. Seeds of a red form available. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Gladiolus dalenii ? (Iridaceae)
Flowers not seen, collected Mpumalanga. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gladiolus densiflorus (Iridaceae)
To 1.3m, Su-growing, soft blue-green lvs in fan, dense spike of small whitish fl densely spotted with red/maroon dots Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. A
non-spotted form also available - plain mauve.
Gladiolus densiflorus (old G invenustus) (Iridaceae)
To 1.3m, Su-growing, soft blue-green lvs in fan, dense spike of white fl Au, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gladiolus densiflorus ? (Iridaceae)
To 1.3m, Su-growing, soft blue-green lvs in fan, dense spike of small fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Two forms available - fl of both not seen
Gladiolus dolomiticus (Iridaceae)
To 1m, fan of pale green lvs with hairs, softly hairy stem, spike of about 10 pale pink fl with yellow markings on the lower tepals Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
10 seeds/pkt
Gladiolus ecklonii (Iridaceae)
30cm, Su-growing, attractive variable colour fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Various colour forms available, one with purple spots.
Gladiolus exiguus (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, 7 lvs in fan, inclined spike of pale creamy pink fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gladiolus exilis (Iridaceae)
To 75cm, long linear leaves, small slightly fragrant pale blue/ mauve/ white tinged with pale mauve fl Au. 8 seeds per packet.
Gladiolus ferrugineus (Iridaceae)
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35-60cm, Su-growing, 6-8 channelled leaves, largest leaves twisted, pink fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. White & pink forms available.
Gladiolus floribundus ssp floribundus (Iridaceae)
50cm, 5-7 firm wide leaves, very attractive pink to mauve fl in arching spray Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus geardii (Iridaceae)
40cm, stiff erect foliage, variable large showy pink fl Su. Sow Au.
Gladiolus gracilis (Iridaceae)
50cm, scented blue to grey blue fl Au-Sp, pot. Sow Au. Seeds of a blue form, and grey/yellow form available.
Gladiolus gueinzii (Iridaceae)
50cm, thick fleshy lvs, small pink/mauve/purplish fl marked with red Su, dunes & sandy beaches, rain all yr. Sow Au/Sp.
Gladiolus guthriei (old name G. odoratus) (Iridaceae)
50cm, pastel shades of rusty red to brownish-purple fragrant fl with yellow markings Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus hirsutus (old name G. punctulatus) (Iridaceae)
60cm, 3 hairy leaves, pink to mauve fl with dark spots and streaks Sp. Sow Au. Seeds of a very robust form also available.
Gladiolus hollandii (Iridaceae)
To 1m, Su-growing, several long wide leaves, pale pink fl minutely dotted with dark pink Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Gladiolus hyalinus (Iridaceae)
"Small brown afrikaner", 25-45cm, leaves have thickened margins, brown & cream aromatic fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus inflatus (Iridaceae)
"Tulbagh Bell", to 60cm, small inflated campanulate pink to mauve fl with yellow & red marks on lowest lobe Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus liliaceus (Iridaceae)
70cm, large night-scented variable fl Sp, fl colour changes from rusty-red in the day to bluish-mauve at night. Sow Au. Various forms available - please
ask.
Gladiolus longicollis (Iridaceae)
40-80cm, Su-growing, 2 clasping leaves, single fl spike white-cream or yellow fl Su, night scented. Sow Sp. Zone 7. White form available.
Gladiolus maculatus (Iridaceae)
"Bruinafrikaner", 30-60cm, brownish, purplish or reddish speckled fl Au-Wi. Sow Au. 8 seeds/pkt
Gladiolus marlothii (Iridaceae)
To 1m, very beautiful faintly scented minutely speckled mauve fl Sp, dry, rarely seen. Sow Au.
Gladiolus martleyi (old name G. pillansii) (Iridaceae)
25-60cm, 2-3 leaves, hysteranthous (flowers before leaves), small blue-grey to pink fl Au. Sow Au.
Gladiolus meliusculus (Iridaceae)
"Pink kalkoentjie", 15cm, strongly ridged leaves, honey-scented pink to brick-red/orange fl, yellow on lower tepals edged with purple Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus miniatus (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, fan of 4 leaves, long wide-necked cream to salmon pink fl with dark stripes Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus mortonius (Iridaceae)
40-72cm, Su-growing, fan-like leaves, large long-tubed pink fl with red streaks Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gladiolus mostertiae (Iridaceae)
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To 30cm, linear hairy lvs, 4-10 fl/spike, pale pink fl with yellow-green markings on lower tepals Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gladiolus oppositiflorus ssp salmoneus (Iridaceae)
0.8-1.5m, Su-growing, very beautiful large salmon-pink fl Su-Au, cliff dweller. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Gladiolus papilio (Iridaceae)
"Butterfly gladiolus", to 1m in colonies, Su growing, fan of leaves, light mauve fl with purple blotches on nodding stems Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Gladiolus pardalinus (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, spikes of pale yellow fl speckled with red markings Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. 8 seeds per packet.
Gladiolus permeabilis ssp edulis (Iridaceae)
80cm, Wi/Su-growing, scented cream/pink fl with yellow marks Sp. Sow Au /Sp.
Gladiolus permeabilis ssp permeabilis (Iridaceae)
30-50cm, Su-growing, long narrow leaves sheathed at base, scented white/ cream fl tinged at tips with pink/ mauve Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gladiolus pole-evansii (Iridaceae)
To 1.1m, fan of narrow glaucous-green lvs, branched fl stem, translucent flesh-pink fl with markings on lower tepals Su, bracts exude sugar solution
which attracts large ants. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 2 colour forms available - I spotted & 1 not.
Gladiolus pretoriensis (Iridaceae)
40-70cm, Su-growing, 3-5 slender terete leaves, pale lilac to pinkish fl with spade-shaped yellow mark outlined in purple on lower tepals Su. Sow Sp.
Zone 8.
Gladiolus pulcherrimus (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, grey-green sword-shaped lvs, salmon fl, lower 3 tepals greenish with salmon apices Sp, similar to G alatus. Sow Au. Zone 8/
Gladiolus quadrangularis (Iridaceae)
To 1m, bright to light red fl Sp, showy. Sow Au.
Gladiolus quadrangulus (Iridaceae)
20cm, small scented white/pink/blue fl with small reddish markings, open in bright sun, pot. Sow Au.
Gladiolus recurvus (Iridaceae)
"Voorlopertjie", to 50cm, pale yellow/cream, greenish mauve to greyish green fl with mauvish streaks Wi-Sp. Sow Au. 8 seeds per pkt.
Gladiolus rehmanii (Iridaceae)
30-50cm, sword-shaped fan-like leaves, large white to pale lilac fl with yellow markings Su-Au, dry bushveld. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gladiolus rogersii (Iridaceae)
30-65cm, beautiful blue/mauve/purple fl with darker streaks or dots on lower perianth tubes Sp. Sow Au. 12 seeds/pkt.
Gladiolus rudis (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, sword-shaped lvs, cream to pale pink fl with spear-shaped markings on lower petals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. 15 seeds per pkt.
Gladiolus rufomarginatus (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, narrow lvs, distinctive cream fl mottled with dark red, lower 3 petals yellow green & tips of petals bright pink Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gladiolus saccatus (Iridaceae)
"Suikerkannetjie", 25-80cm, bright red fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus saundersii (Iridaceae)
To 90cm, Su-growing, large scarlet, bright vermilion or salmon-red fl with lower half of 3 lower lobes white Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Gladiolus sericeovillosus (Iridaceae)
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To 2m, Su-growing, yellow-ribbed leaves, cream to pink to wine red fl with yellow or green marks Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Gladiolus splendens (Iridaceae)
"Roggeveld lepelblom", 0.5-1.1m, 5-7 sword-shaped lvs, very attractive bright scarlet fl with very large lower tepals Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus sufflavus (Iridaceae)
To 70cm, lvs cross-shaped in section, hairy stem, pale yellow to greenish bell-shaped fl with dark markings on lower tepals Sp, scented. Sow Au. Zone
8. 15 seeds per pkt.
Gladiolus taubertianus ? (Iridaceae)
30cm, very narrow lvs, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gladiolus trichonemifolius (old name G. tenellus) (Iridaceae)
30cm, erect funnel-shaped cream to yellow fl usually tinged with pink or red Sp, sweetly scented at night. Sow Au. White & yellow forms available.
Gladiolus tristis (Iridaceae)
To 1.5m, night-scented tubular cream-yellow fl, densely striped and stippled with brown/green Sp-Su. Sow Au. Various forms available - please ask.
Gladiolus undulatus (Iridaceae)
To 1.5m, long-tubed pinkish cream to greenish fl with markings on each lower tepal Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Gladiolus venustus (Iridaceae)
"Purple kalkoentjie", 20-60cm, several slender leaves, 2 lipped rose scented fl, mauve or cerise, lower tepals flexed downwards, greenish-yellow below
Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus venustus ? (Iridaceae)
20-60cm, several slender leaves, Flowers not seen. Sow Au.
Gladiolus vigilans (Iridaceae)
30-40cm, long narrow leaves, pale rose pink fl with darker spade-shaped marks on lower lobes Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus watermeyeri (Iridaceae)
10-30cm, ribbed lvs, striking scented cream to grey fl with purple veins & green & orange markings Wi-Sp. Sow Au. 6 seeds per pkt.
Gladiolus wilsonii (Iridaceae)
30-60cm, linear leaves, sweetly scented white-cream fl with pink flush on reverse of upper tepals Sp, Su-rainfall species but Wi-growing. Sow Au. Zone
8.
Gloriosa superba (Colchicaceae)
"Flame lily", creeper, Su-growing, tendrils on leaf tips, scarlet & yellow fl Su, sun or s/shade, cut fl, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gloriosa superba mauve and yellow, and other colour forms (Colchicaceae)
"Flame lily", creeper, Su-growing, tendrils on leaf tips, mauve & yellow fl Su, sun or s/shade, cut fl, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9. Please ask which other colour
forms are available.
Gloriosa superba yellow (Colchicaceae)
"Flame lily", creeper, Su-growing, tendrils on leaf tips, yellow fl Su, sun or s/shade, cut fl, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Glottiphyllum cruciatum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Plants form small groups, light green to red semi-cylindrical leaves, light yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Glottiphyllum depressum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Stemless succ, yellow fl Wi. Sow Au.
Glottiphyllum linguiforme (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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"Tongblaarvygie", spreading perenn, tongue-shaped to erect grey leaves, yellow fl Sp, tumbling fruits. Sow Au.
Glottiphyllum longum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Stemless, sprawling fat leaves, yellow fl Su. Sow Au.
Glottiphyllum nelii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Cushion forming plant, rounded bright green lvs, yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Glottiphyllum regium (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Stemless, erect thick leaves, yellow fl Wi. Sow Au.
Glottiphyllum species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clumped plants, yellow fl, mixture of species. Sow Au.
Glumicalyx flanaganii (Scrophulariaceae)
60cm perenn, hairy leaves, creamy fl bright orange inside, fl Su, damp rocks & rocky stream gullies. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Glumicalyx goseloides (Scrophulariaceae)
Perenn herb, attractive compact growth, large nodding heads of bright red fl Su, damp rocky grass slopes. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Glumicalyx lesuticus (Scrophulariaceae)
35cm perenn, round heads of creamy fl with orange & violet in Su, gravel patches/rock sheets, high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Glumicalyx montanus (Scrophulariaceae)
Tufted perenn to 30cm, leathery leaves, nodding heads of yellow fl Su-Au, crevices of rocks. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Glumicalyx nutans (Scrophulariaceae)
40cm perenn, hairy lvs, fl orange to deep brick red inside, buff outside, very showy, fl Su, rocky grass slopes & gritty places. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Gnidia kraussiana (Thymelaeaceae)
Shrublet to 0.5m, grey to yellow green lvs, bright yellow scented fl in compact terminal inflorescences, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gnidia polycephala (Thymelaeaceae)
Shrub to 1m, linear lvs, terminal heads rich yellow fl Sp, grassland Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gomphocarpus cancellatus (Apocynaceae)
Hairy shrub to 1.5m, milky sap, leathery lvs, cream fl, inflated fruits with soft spines. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gomphocarpus filiformis (Apocynaceae)
Graceful grey-green shrub branched from the base, paired long thread-like lvs, drooping umbels of yellowish-green to cream fl, very dry areas. Sow
Sp. Zone 8.
Gomphocarpus fruticosus (Apocynaceae)
0.5-2m, stem much-branched from base, white fl, spindle-shaped fruits, attracts butterflies. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gomphostigma virgatum (Loganiaceae)
1m erect waterside plant, rush-like grey foliage, masses of white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Gonioma kamassi (Apocynaceae)
3-10m tree, yellow-grey corky bark, whorled glossy lvs, sweetly scented white fl Sp-Su, fruit consists of 2 straight horn-like carpels held at an angle to
the stalk. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gorteria diffusa (Asteraceae)
"Beetle daisy", 30cm spreading ann, hairy lvs, orange fl with black eye & green spot, purple below, Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gossypium herbaceum ssp africanum (Malvaceae)
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"Wild cotton", 1m shrub, 5-lobed hairy lvs, yellow & maroon fl, fruits burst releasing white cotton fibre Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Gossypium triphyllum (Malvaceae)
Compact 1m shrub, attractive greyish compound hairy leaves, intriguing blue-green fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Graderia subintegra (Orobanchaceae)
Perenn with erect or trailing shoots from woody rootstock, alternate lvs with short hairs, pink fl with lower surface whitish, Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Grewia bicolor (Tiliaceae)
Shrub/tree, grey peeling bark, leaves dark above, silvery below, profuse yellow fl Su, reddish-brown edible fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Grewia caffra (Tiliaceae)
Climber, shiny leaves, yellow fl Su-Au, yellow-brown to red edible berries, good for embankments. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Grewia flava (Tiliaceae)
To 4m compact shrub/tree, elliptic leaves, yellow fl Su, spherical red-brown edible fruits, all parts of tree used by indigenous people. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Grewia flavescens (Tiliaceae)
1-5m shrub/scrambler, green hairy toothed leaves, yellow fl Su, shiny yellowish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Grewia hexamita (Tiliaceae)
To 5m shrub/tree, reddish-brown bark, large golden-yellow fl Sp, yellowish-brown to reddish edible fruit, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Grewia microthyrsa (Tiliaceae)
2m multi-stemmed shrub, glossy green lvs, yellow fl in clusters Sp-Su, pear-shaped fruits on long stalks. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Grewia monticola (Tiliaceae)
"Grey grewia", to 8m shrub/small tree, rough dark brown/grey bark, leathery bright green lvs, bright yellow fl Sp-Su, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Grewia occidentalis (Tiliaceae)
4m evergreen shrub/tree, drooping branches, mauve fl Su, reddish brown berries attract birds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Grewia villosa (Tiliaceae)
1-3m shrub, hairy stem, round lvs with quilted upper surface, densely hairy below, yellow fl Su-Au, red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Greyia radlkoferi (Greyiaceae)
"Transvaal bottlebrush", 5m tree, large lvs hairy below, showy scarlet bell-shaped fl before lvs Sp, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Greyia sutherlandia (Greyiaceae)
"Natal bottlebrush", 3-7m shrub/tree, large leaves, showy red bell-shaped fl Sp, decorative, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Grielum grandiflorum (Neuradaceae)
Prostrate perenn with cobwebby stems, aerial parts die back in Su, silvery lvs, glossy bright yellow fl Sp, coastal, very showy in fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Grielum humifusum (Neuradaceae)
Prostrate ann, lobed leaves, lemon-yellow fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Grielum sinuatum (Neuradaceae)
Very woolly prostrate perenn with trailing annual stems, bright yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Grubbia tomentosa (Grubbiaceae)
To 1.5m multi-stemmed shrub, lavender-like lvs, cone-like clusters of many short-haired pinkish fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gunnera perpensa (Haloragaceae)
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"River pumpkin", 20-50cm prostrate perenn, large lvs, small greenish fl in spikes Sp-Su, wet/water. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Gymnosporia bachmannii (old name Maytenus) (Celastraceae)
Shrub/small tree to 4m resembling a willow, usually unarmed, spirally arranged apple-green lvs, small star-shaped creamy white fl Su, pear-shaped
pinkish red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gymnosporia buxifolia (Celastraceae)
Small erect tree to 4m, 2-5cm spines, oblanceolate lvs, small white strange-smelling fl any time of yr, brown fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gymnosporia heterophylla (old name Maytenus) (Celastraceae)
"Gewone pendoring", 4-9m tree/shrub, white fl Sp-Su, yellow/brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gymnosporia senegalensis (old name Maytenus) (Celastraceae)
"Red Spikethorn", shrub/small tree to 10m, with/without 7cm spines, bluish serrated lvs, profuse tiny white scented fl Sp, red 2-valved fruit Su, med.
Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Gymnostephium corymbosa (Asteraceae)
2m woody shrub, long narrow serrated lvs, heads of white daisy flowers with yellow centres Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gyrocarpus americanus (Hernandiaceae)
"Propeller tree", 9-15m decid tree, small yellow to yellowish-green fl in dense heads Au-Wi, seeds like propellers, fast, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Harpagophytum procumbens (Pedaliaceae)
"Grapplethorn", perenn with long runners, bignonia-like fl, large thorny fruit, med. Difficult to germinate. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 6 seeds/pkt.
Harpephyllum caffrum (Anacardiaceae)
"Wild plum", 6-10m tree, shiny green lvs turn red prior to falling every 2 yrs, fleshy red fruit used for jelly & wine. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Haworthia arachnoidea (Asphodelaceae)
"Spinnekopbolletjie", compact rosettes, green leaves with long white spines, white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Haworthia attenuata (Asphodelaceae)
12cm succulent, rosettes often clustered, leaves erect with small white tubercles, white fl with green veins Su, potplant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Haworthia attenuata var radula (old name H radula) (Asphodelaceae)
Basal rosette of long tapering lvs, both leaf surfaces with rough tubercles, white fl Su. Sow Au or Sp. Zone 9.
Haworthia coarctata (Asphodelaceae)
20cm plants forming clusters, thick leaves, white fl with green veins on long stalk, very variable. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Haworthia fasciata (Asphodelaceae)
Broad green leaves with white banded tubercles in dense rosettes. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Haworthia glabrata (Asphodelaceae)
Rosette of lvs to 12cm, lanceolate scabrid lvs, white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Haworthia margaritifera (Asphodelaceae)
This is not a valid species name, but we are not sure whether this is H minima, maxima or pumila! The lvs are spirally arranged & have tubercles. Sow
Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Haworthia scabra (Asphodelaceae)
Basal rosette of dark brownish lvs, branched inflorescence of spirally arranged pinkish-white fl with grey green keels Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Haworthia truncata (Asphodelaceae)
Plant is buried except for truncated narrow leaf-ends arranged parallel, white fl on 20cm stems Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9.
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Haworthia viscosa (Asphodelaceae)
To 30cm, leaves arranged trifariously and have pungent tips. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hebenstreitia cordata (Scrophulariaceae)
Shrublet to 30cm, leafy branches, heart-shaped lvs, dense spikes white fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Hebenstreitia dentata (Scrophulariaceae)
"Katstert", 6-50cm perenn, white fl with orange markings Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hebenstreitia dura (Scrophulariaceae)
0.6m multi-stemmed shrub, dense compact fl heads all yr, each small white fl has red splash. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hebenstreitia paarlensis ? (Scrophulariaceae)
15cm attractive compact perenn, densely leafy, slender fl stems & attractive bicoloured white & orange fl growing at 2100m, alpine habit. Sow Au.
Zone 7.
Hebenstreitia repens (Scrophulariaceae)
Sprawling ann to 15cm, linear lvs, dense clusters white fl with orange markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Helichrysum adenocarpum (Asteraceae)
"Pink everlasting", 5-40cm, grey woolly leaves, pink fl Su-Au, dry fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum album ? (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 15cm on steep slopes, rosettes of greyish white woolly lvs, solitary white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum anomalum (Asteraceae)
50cm shrub, simple linear very furry leaves, flat heads of yellow fl Au-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Helichrysum aureum (Asteraceae)
To 60cm perenn, golden-yellow fl Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum chionosphaerum ? (Asteraceae)
"Dwarf everlasting", mat-forming perenn, rosettes of greyish-white silky leaves, glossy white fl with yellow centre Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum confertifolium (Asteraceae)
20cm, silvery leaves, fine petalled white daisy-like fl with yellow centre, everlasting. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum cooperi (Asteraceae)
30cm compact shrub, large yellow fl, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum crispum (Asteraceae)
"Everlasting", 0.5m sprawling perenn, creamy fl Sp-Su, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Helichrysum cymosum (Asteraceae)
Woolly shrub to 1m, leaf margins rolled under, lvs white below, yellow fls crowded in flat topped clusters Sp - Au. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Helichrysum diffusum (Asteraceae)
Rounded white woolly perenn to 50cm, oblong woolly lvs, discoid white fl in big clusters Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Helichrysum foetidum (Asteraceae)
"Everlasting", 1m biennial, bright yellow/cream fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Both colour forms available.
Helichrysum helianthemifolia (Asteraceae)
Ann/perenn, woolly leaves, straw-coloured discoid fl with silvery bracts Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Helichrysum herbaceum (Asteraceae)
45cm, golden yellow fl with pointed buds Su, everlasting. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum krausii (Asteraceae)
Perenn much branched shrublet to 1m densely covered with aromatic lvs, leaf margins strongly rolled under & lower surface white-felted, yellow fl in
flat-topped clusters at branch ends Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Helichrysum marginatum (Asteraceae)
Mat-forming dwarf shrub, attractive silvery grey leaves, large white fl with yellow centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum moeserianum (Asteraceae)
Ann to 30cm, grey woolly lvs & stems, bright yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Helichrysum monticola (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 20cm, slender lvs in rosette, white fl sometimes tinged with pink late Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Helichrysum nudifolium (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 1m, lvs with hairy margins, pale yellow discoid fl. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Helichrysum odoratissimum (Asteraceae)
"Everlasting", 0.5m shrublet, brown & yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Helichrysum patulum (Asteraceae)
"Everlasting", 0.5m shrub, pale yellow fl Su, coast. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Helichrysum petiolare (Asteraceae)
1m straggly shrub, aromatic whitish leaves, white fl Su, s/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Helichrysum platypterum (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 1m, basal lvs, silvery-white fl in flat topped clusters Su-Au, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Helichrysum rugulosum (Asteraceae)
Perenn, white felted stems, greyish-green narrow lvs, compact clusters of yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Helichrysum setosum (Asteraceae)
0.7m erect/decumbent perenn, golden yellow fl Su, dry fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Helichrysum sp (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 40cm, silvery grey lvs, small white fl Sp, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
60cm shrub, heads of small yellow fl, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
15-20cm in grassland, felted lvs, clusters of white flowers Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
60cm shrub, 5cm lvs, white/orange/pink fl with yellow centre. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum splendidum (Asteraceae)
To 90cm erect or sprawling shrub, woolly, bright yellow fl Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Helichrysum stellatum (Asteraceae)
To 45cm rounded shrublet, grey-woolly leaves, golden brown & white fl in heads Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Helichrysum tenax (Asteraceae)
Shrub to 1m, each branch topped with rosette of sticky lvs, lvs white-woolly below, glossy yellow fl Su, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum trilineatum (Asteraceae)
"Alpine everlasting", 15-60cm rounded shrub, yellowish-green leaves, bright yellow heads of fl in clusters all yr, Drakensberg species. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Helichrysum witbergense (Asteraceae)
Rounded shrub to 40cm, branchlets white-woolly, lvs broadest at base, narrowed to a sharp tip, upper surface green, lower white, bright yellow fl
Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Heliophila africana (Brassicaceae)
Ann to 40cm, lance-shaped lvs, blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Heliophila coronopifolia (Brassicaceae)
60cm erect ann, deeply lobed lvs, blue fl at ends of branches with lighter centres Sp. About 1500 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Heliophila digitata (Brassicaceae)
Ann to 50cm, divided lvs, pink or blue fl Sp, linear fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Heliophila linoides (Brassicaceae)
Unbranched ann to 50cm, linear lvs, mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Heliophila rigidiuscula (Brassicaceae)
75cm ann, 4-petalled delicate pink fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Heliophila scoparia (Brassicaceae)
To 1m shrub, purple/lilac/white fl Au-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Heliophila trifurca (Brassicaceae)
Annual to 60cm, linear grey-green lvs may be lobed, 1cm mauve/blue fl early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hemimeris racemosa (Scrophulariaceae)
Ann to 45cm with oval toothed lvs, sticky buds open to lovely yellow 2-lipped fl with pouch at base Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hemizygia bracteosa (Lamiaceae)
Perenn to 0.7m, hairy lvs, white fl tinged with mauve Su-Au, large persistent bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hermannia albiflora (Sterculiaceae)
Sprawling shrublet to 20cm, sprouts after fire, deeply lobed lvs, creamy white to pale pink fl not tightly twisted Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Hermannia alnifolia (Sterculiaceae)
1m grey-green shrub, toothed lvs with hairs beneath, many small yellow fl in terminal clusters Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia althaeifolia (Sterculiaceae)
"Doll's roses", to 50cm, many branches, woolly bright yellow fl heads with twisted petals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia amabilis (Sterculiaceae)
To 75cm erect hairy bush, large leaves on lower half of plant, upper half is mass of hanging bell-like white to pale pink fl with darker patch. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
Hermannia angularis (Sterculiaceae)
Sprawling shrublet to 60cm, lvs square at ends, yellow to red fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia coccocarpa (Sterculiaceae)
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To 30cm shrublet, interesting linear toothed leaves, purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia desertorum (Sterculiaceae)
Perenn to 30cm, yellow & orange twisted bell-shaped fl Su, very drought resistant & palatable to stock. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia filifolia var grandicalyx (Sterculiaceae)
Twiggy shrub to 1m, linear lvs, orange to red fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Hermannia glanduligera (Sterculiaceae)
Shrublet to 60cm, hairy branchlets, pale pink to violet fl in leaf axils Sp - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hermannia grossularifolia (Sterculiaceae)
30cm shrublet, erect/sprawling, yellow spiral fl Sp, swollen fruits, fl after fires. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia hyssopifolia (Sterculiaceae)
2m shrub, yellow to cream fl with twisted petals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia saccifera (Sterculiaceae)
Sprawling shrublet, yellow to orange bell-shaped fl Sp, good for rockeries/containers, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia scabra (Sterculiaceae)
Low spreading shrublet with rough stems, lobed lvs, nodding yellow fl turning orange with age Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia trifurca (Sterculiaceae)
50cm shrub, pink to purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermas villosa (Apiaceae)
1m shrub, shiny rigid carrot-scented ground-level lvs with white-haired reverse, globose yellow-green fl on long stem Su, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hesperantha (Iridaceae)
Hesperantha bachmannii (Iridaceae)
25cm, white strongly scented fl facing downwards & open late afternoon Sp. Sow Au.
Hesperantha baurii (Iridaceae)
75cm, Su-growing, beautiful deep pink fl Au, shade-loving. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Hesperantha baurii ? (Iridaceae)
20cm plant growing in damp grassland, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Hesperantha ciliolata (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, 3 linear hollow lvs, musk-scented pink to violet fl open during the day Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hesperantha coccinea (old name Schizostylis) (Iridaceae)
"Scarlet river lily", 60cm, Su-growing, large star shaped red/pink fl Su, cut fl, sun, well-dr moist soil. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Seeds of a scarlet form
available.
Hesperantha cucullata (Iridaceae)
25cm, fl white with red or brown on reverse Sp, night-flowering. Sow Au.
Hesperantha falcata (Iridaceae)
20cm, fl small, white or yellow with red to brown on back, white forms night flowering and scented. Sow Au. White & yellow forms available.
Hesperantha grandiflora (Iridaceae)
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To 70cm, Su-growing, 1-6 large pink flowers with fl tube curved at tip on opening, opens in daylight, found on damp grassy streambanks. Sow Sp.
Zone 7.
Hesperantha grandiflora? (Iridaceae)
Identification not confirmed, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Hesperantha hantamensis (Iridaceae)
To 5cm, 3 falcate lvs, sweetly scented white fl open in afternoon Sp. Sow Au.
Hesperantha luticola (Iridaceae)
5-10cm, basal leaves, beautiful long-tubed white fl with purple blotches at base of inner tepals Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Hesperantha oligantha (Iridaceae)
To 10cm, linear to falcate lvs, dark purple fl with pale throat Sp, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Hesperantha pauciflora (Iridaceae)
20cm, fragrant pink to purple fl in Sp, open in afternoons. Sow Au.
Hesperantha rivulicola (or acuta) (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, slightly fleshy lvs, scented white fl with brown reverse to tepals open in late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8
Hesperantha sp (Iridaceae)
30cm, narrow leaves, fl not seen, northern Kwazulu Natal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hesperantha sp (Iridaceae)
Two high altitude species from the summer rainfall area of South Africa, growing in damp places, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Hesperantha spicata ssp graminifolia (Iridaceae)
"Rooibontaandblom", 12-35cm, terete to lanceolate leaves sometimes with crisped margins, small white fl Sp. Sow Au.
Hesperantha spicata ssp spicata (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, lanceolate lvs sometimes with crisped margins, spike of white fl with cinnamon scent in the evenings, fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hesperantha vaginata (Iridaceae)
15cm, yellow fl with black markings in Sp. A rare & very beautiful species. Sow Au.
Heterolepis aliena (Asteraceae)
40cm evergreen shrub, large yellow-orange daisy fl, drought resistant, beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Heterolepis peduncularis (Asteraceae)
To 40cm evergreen perenn, yellow fl on long stalks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Heteromorpha trifoliata (Apiaceae)
"Parsley tree", to 3m tree, green to yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Heteropogon contortus (Poaceae)
"Spear grass", clump forming, folded lvs to 1m, inflorescence a single raceme with long brown velvety awns, palatable to stock when young. Sow
Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Heteropyxis canescens (Heteropyxidaceae)
"Forest Lavender-tree", tree to 12m, greyish brown bark flaking to show pink underneath, glossy lvs, tiny white fl in dense clusters Au. Sow Sp. Zone
9.
Heteropyxis natalensis (Heteropyxidaceae)
"Lavender tree", 7m tree, attractive bark, light green lvs, tiny fragrant fl, twigs & leaves aromatic, lovely garden tree. About 6000 seeds/gram. Sow
Sp. Zone 9.
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Hibiscus atromarginatus (Malvaceae)
Slender perenn to 60cm, 3-5 palmatisect lvs, peduncles of creamy fl with dark centres Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hibiscus calyphyllus (Malvaceae)
Large shrub, velvety leaves, large yellow fl Su, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hibiscus cannabinus (Malvaceae)
To 3m shrub, prickly stems, deeply lobed leaves, pale yellow fl with purple centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hibiscus castroi (Malvaceae)
Tall straggly shrub, serrated lvs, white bell-shaped fl, woolly seeds covered in dense white hairs. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hibiscus diversifolius (Malvaceae)
Erect prickly perenn to 2m, palmate coarsely toothed lvs, terminal racemes of large yellow fl with dark centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hibiscus engleri (Malvaceae)
1m perenn, lobed leaves with highly irritant hairs, striking yellow fl with maroon centres Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hibiscus fuscus (Malvaceae)
Erect shrub to 2m, 30cm white fl facing the ground, very floriferous. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hibiscus micranthus (Malvaceae)
Slender shrub to 2m, hairy stems & lvs, white fl turning purple/pink with age, petals held backwards, seeds with cotton floss. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hibiscus pedunculatus (Malvaceae)
1m perenn, grey foliage, pink fl Su, sun, well-dr soil, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hibiscus physaloides (Malvaceae)
Erect or decumbent ann or perenn, simple lvs with 5 lobes, margins toothed, yellow fl with reddish centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hibiscus praeteritus (Malvaceae)
Tall, slender erect shrub, small deeply toothed lvs, delicate pink to red fl with staminal column & styles extended Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hibiscus tiliaceus (Malvaceae)
To 6m shrub/tree, pale bark, almost circular hairy leaves, large showy yellow fl ageing to apricot with deep maroon/blackish centre Sp-Su, stems &
branches make excellent string & rope. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hibiscus trionum (Malvaceae)
25cm straggly ann, lobed/deeply cut lvs, yellow fl with black centres Sp-Su, inflated calyx as fruit ripens, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hippobromus pauciflorus (Sapindaceae)
"Pisgoed", 2-5m aromatic shrub/tree, compound lvs, greenish-cream fl Wi-Sp, dark purple fruit, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hippocratea africana (Celastraceae)
"African paddle-pod", climbing shrub to 15m in dry bush, 4-angled stems with prominent white lenticels, opposite lvs with margins rolled under, small
fl Sp-Su, paddle-shaped pods each with up to 14 seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hippocratea delagoensis (Celastraceae)
"Zulu Paddle-pod", to 10m scrambling shrub, oblong lvs with toothed margins, clusters of green fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hippocratea longipetiolata (Celastraceae)
Shrub/scrambler to 6m, yellow green lvs with long petioles, 4-angled stems, green fl Su, seeds in unusual pods. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hirpicium armerioides (Asteraceae)
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Gazania-like plant with white fl & alpine habit, high Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Hirpicium gazanioides (Asteraceae)
Ann to 30cm, masses of large bright yellow daisy fl Su, Su growing, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Holothrix burchellii (Orchidaceae)
15-50 cm, glabrous lvs, cream-coloured fl Sp. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Holothrix scopularia (Orchidaceae)
To 30cm, Su rain, slender to robust plant, broad hairy leaves, many delicate white to pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Holothrix villosa (Orchidaceae)
10-30cm orchid, fl green to yellow Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Holubia saccata (Pedaliaceae)
Low bushy perenn, long-stalked spinach-green lvs, large tubular white fox-glove like fl pink when closed Su-Au, large angled decorative fruit, African
genus with 1 species. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Homeria species (Iridaceae)
See Moraea.
Hoodia gordoni (Apocynaceae)
40cm erect plant, slender spines, floriferous, slightly concave pale purple fl with faint greenish-yellow stripes. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hoslundia opposita (Lamiaceae)
Spreading/erect shrub to 1m, grey-green hairy lvs with toothed margins, small white/cream fl Su, berry-like orange fruits attract birds. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Huernia zebrina (Apocynaceae)
To 70cm, toothed stems, large yellowish fl cross-striped in maroon/rusty-red. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hygrophila auriculata (Acanthaceae)
Perenn to 1m, linear lvs, densely packed royal blue fl with 2-6 spines in each whorl Su-Au, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Hymenogyne glabra (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Prostrate ann, yellow/straw-coloured fl on long pedicels, unusual winged seeds, coastal to dry sandy conditions. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hymenolepis crithmoides (old name parviflora) (Asteraceae)
1-3m compact shrub, finely divided foliage, showy yellow fl Su, easy. About 400 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hymenolepis indivisa (Asteraceae)
Slender shrub to 1.3m, filiform lvs, discoid yellow fl in rounded heads Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hypericum aethiopicum (Clusiaceae)
10-30cm perenn, primrose yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hypericum lalandii (Clusiaceae)
10-60cm erect/sprawling perenn, yellow fl Su-Au, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Hypericum revolutum (Clusiaceae)
"Curry bush", 1-3m shrub, forest pioneer, attractive bright yellow fl sporadically all year, beautiful shrub, curry smell. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hyperocanthus amoenus (= Gardenia neuberia) (Rubiaceae)
To 7m shrub/small tree, ash-grey bark, dark green shiny lvs, very attractive sweetly scented rosy-pink to white fl Su-Au, shiny dark-green fruits. Sow
Sp. Zone 9.
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Hypertelis salsoloides (Molluginaceae)
25cm branched perenn, cylindrical succ leaves, pink fl with reflexed petals & long yellow stamens, grows in saline soils. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hypocalyptus sophoroides (Fabaceae)
4m shrub, maroon stems, tri-foliate bluish-grey leaves, large heads of magenta fl with yellow centres Sp, beautiful plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hypoestes aristata (Acanthaceae)
1m shrub, 4-angled stems, soft leaves in whorls, 2-lipped pale purple fl with dark purple dots Su-Wi, attractive, coast, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hypoxis hemerocallidea (old name H. rooperi) (Hypoxidaceae)
"Gifbol", 50cm, compact, decid/evergeen, many large bright yellow fl Sp-Su, sun, med, moist areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Hypoxis iridifolia ? (old name H. obtusa) (Hypoxidaceae)
25cm, leaves appear before fl, leaf margins with white hairs, yellow fl Sp, sand. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Hypoxis rigidula (Hypoxidaceae)
Yellow star-shaped fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Ilex mitis (Aquifoliaceae)
"African holly", 25m tree, shiny dark lvs, profuse white scented fl Su, edible red berries attract birds, med, likes water. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Impatiens hochstetteri ssp hochstetteri (Balsaminaceae)
"Wild balsam", 20-60cm erect/straggling perenn, soft leaves, pink/white fl Sp-Au, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Impatiens madagascariensis (Balsaminaceae)
Ann to 60cm, rosy pink stems, flat pink to lilac fl with white centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Imperata cylindrica (Poaceae)
Perenn to 1m, lvs broad in middle, reddish in winter, beautiful silky white panicle, seasonally damp places. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Indigofera alpina (Fabaceae)
Perenn to 25cm, densely leafy, 3-foliate lvs, racemes of brick-red fl Sp - Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Indigofera arrecta (Fabaceae)
"African indigo", to 2m, lvs sometimes folded, dull red to pink fl Su-Au, roots used for blue dye. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Indigofera brachystachya (Fabaceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, silky grey leaflets, heavily scented pink fl on short stalks Sp, coastal & limestone areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Indigofera cytisoides (Fabaceae)
2m robust shrub, beautiful pea-like rose-coloured fl Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Indigofera eriocarpa (Fabaceae)
"Isikhubabende", 1m rounded shrub, crowded spreading lvs, attractive pink-red fl Su-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Indigofera frutescens (old name I. cylindrica) (Fabaceae)
4-7m, shrub/scrambler, lovely scented pink fl Su, reddish pod, med, good garden plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Indigofera hilaris (Fabaceae)
60cm, salmon-red fl Sp, sun-loving. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Indigofera hispida (Fabaceae)
Erect shrub to 3m, stems densely hairy/bristly, grey hairy pinnate lvs, masses of pink fl in racemes Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Indigofera langebergensis (Fabaceae)
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3m shrub, rose to purple fl Sp, reddish-brown seed capsules, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Indigofera nigromontana (Fabaceae)
Erect spiny shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, pinkish purple fl in racemes Wi-Au. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Indigofera pappei (Fabaceae)
Erect slender shrub to 1m, 5-9 foliate lvs, racemes pink fl in masses Su-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Indigofera psoraloides (Fabaceae)
Erect shrublet to 80cm, 3-foliate lvs with narrow lance shaped leaflets, racemes of pink, red/purple fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Indigofera spicata (Fabaceae)
Low growing perenn, leaves broad at base taper to narrow tip, dense inflorescence of red/pink fl Sp-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Indigofera stricta (Fabaceae)
Erect or scrambling re-sprouting shrub to 1m, angular stems, pinnate hairy lvs, racemes of pink to brick-red fl all yr. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Indigofera superba (Fabaceae)
Willowy grey hairy shrub to 3m, pinnate lvs with roundish leaflets, dense racemes of pink fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Indigofera tristoides ? (Fabaceae)
Shrub to 2m, long leaflets, red or rose-pink fl Su, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Ipomoea albivenia (Convolvulaceae)
"Wild cotton", scrambler/climber, grey foliage, attractive crinkly white fl with pale pink/yellow in the throat Su, night-flowering, fl dies back by noon,
dry. Sow Sp. Zone 10. A pure white form & white with pink throat are both available.
Ipomoea pes-capre ssp brasiliensis (Convolvulaceae)
"Goats foot, Strand patat", perenn with trailing stems & fleshy leaves, large mauve fl Su, dune plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ipomoea verbascoidea ? (Convolvulaceae)
To 1.5m suberect/climbing shrub, oblong grey lvs, white/rose-purple/mauve fl with deeper mauve throat, fruit resembles fluffy cotton balls, arid areas.
Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ixia (Iridaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant unless otherwise specified.
Ixia amethystina (Iridaceae)
30cm, inclined spike of pale mauve fl with small darker eye Sp, stony clay. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia curta (Iridaceae)
15-40cm, bright orange fl with brown/green centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia divaricata (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, 3-5 firm lvs, branched fl stem with white to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia dubia (Iridaceae)
25-60cm, orange star-shaped fl with darkish centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia flexuosa (Iridaceae)
50cm, small pink faintly scented fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. Pink & white forms available.
Ixia latifolia (Iridaceae)
20-50cm, broad leaves, pink-purple fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Ixia longituba (Iridaceae)
4-6 firm lvs, 6-12 pale to deep pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia maculata (Iridaceae)
35cm, large orange fl with blackish centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia marginifolia (Iridaceae)
25-75cm, 3-4 veined leaves, small pale blue/mauve/grey-blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia meterlekampiae (Iridaceae)
To 70cm, linear leaves, beautiful pink-lilac fl with purple centre Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia micrandra (Iridaceae)
25-50cm, slender plant, white to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia monadelpha (Iridaceae)
35cm, fl from white through pink to purple all with a circular stain in the centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia odorata (Iridaceae)
"Geelkalossie", 40cm, small yellow aromatic fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia orientalis (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, linear grass-like lvs, 5-10 cream to mauve-pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia orientalis ? (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, linear grass-like lvs, 5-10 cream to mauve-pink fl Sp, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia patens (Iridaceae)
40cm, large white fl with dark central merkings in Sp, deep pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia paucifolia (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, linear lvs, white fl with pinkish blush with very long tube Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia pavonia (Iridaceae)
To 0.5m, 4 narrow lvs, large blue-mauve to pink fl mostly half nodding Sp, Roggeveld escarpment. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Ixia polystachya (Iridaceae)
"Koringblommetjie", 0.3-1m, white to pink fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. A yellow form also available.
Ixia pumilio (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, red fl with wide tube Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. 8 seeds per packet.
Ixia rapunculoides (Iridaceae)
To 55cm, quite variable delicate blue/mauve fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. The normal mauve form plus a very dark almost red form available.
Ixia rapunculoides var rigida (Iridaceae)
Stem with stiff zig-zag branchlets, lanceolate firm leaves, pink to purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia rapunculoides var subpendula (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, 1-5 filiform pendulous branches, linear lvs, white/pink/pale blue campanulate fl Sp-Su, in damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia rivulicola (Iridaceae)
To 1m, branched spikes of white fl late Sp, grows on river banks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia rouxii (Iridaceae)
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To 55cm, 1-3 short stiff branches, green fl with a large circular purple-black stain in the middles, late Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. 8 seeds per packet.
Ixia scillaris (Iridaceae)
Long spikes of rose-pink fl Sp-Su, long fl period. Sow Au. Zone 8. A form with very crinkly edged leaves available.
Ixia sp (Iridaceae)
Seeds of various unidentified species of Ixia, one from limestone rocks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia sp (Iridaceae)
50cm spike, firm lvs, white to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia sp (Iridaceae)
10-15cm, short lvs, fl not seen, high altitude. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia thomasiae (Iridaceae)
70cm tall robust Ixia, pink fl, almost Dierama-like in habit, from the Roggeveld Plateau in the Karoo. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia trifolia (Iridaceae)
30cm, 5-9 deep pink fl with darker centre per spike Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia vanzijliae (Iridaceae)
25cm, reddish-pink or pinkish-mauve Sp, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Jamesbrittenia argentea (Scrophulariaceae)
Straggling shrub to 1m, toothed lvs, white fl with yellow throat all year. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9.
Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca (Scrophulariaceae)
"Cape saffron", small aromatic herb, tufted, fine lvs with glandular hairs, orange to pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Jamesbrittenia grandiflora (Scrophulariaceae)
70cm perenn, narrow leaves, shimmering mauve fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Jamesbrittenia macrantha (Scrophulariaceae)
To 1m shrub, toothed lvs, many large purple fl with yellowish throat Wi, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Jamesbrittenia microphylla (Scrophulariaceae)
Small woody perenn to 20cm, velvety mauve fl Wi-Sp, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora (Scrophulariaceae)
Shrublet to 50cm with glandular hairs, coarsely toothed lvs, mauve to violet fl with orange throat all year. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae)
"Physic nut", 2.5-6m shrub/tree, veined ovate leaves, green-yellow to yellow-white fl in clusters at ends of branches, Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Jordaaniella cuprea (old name Cephalophyllum) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Procumbent rambling groundcover, large copper coloured fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Jordaaniella dubia (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Low ground hugging Mesem on coastal dunes, delicate pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Jordaaniella spongiosa (old name Cephalophyllum) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Low spreading perenn, large scarlet fl with yellow anthers. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Julbernardia globifera (Fabaceae)
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"Munondo", to 15m well branched rounded tree, smooth grey bark, dark green leaves which flush from soft pink to red, small white fl in clusters
Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Juncus effusus (Juncaceae)
Tufted perenn to 1m, stem-like cylindrical lvs, green fl in tight clusters Su, in wet areas. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Juncus krausii (Juncaceae)
Hard dark green tufted perenn to 1.2m, cylindrical stem-like lvs, panicles of brown fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Juttadinteria albata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Short erect stems, white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Kalanchoe alticola (Crassulaceae)
To 1m, thick fleshy leaves with reddish margins, small yellow fl in clusters Au, striking plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Kalanchoe brachyloba (Crassulaceae)
Rosette of lvs with toothed/lobed margins, 2m long fl spike with flat-topped head of yellowish-green fl Au. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 10.
Kalanchoe lanceolata (Crassulaceae)
Erect perenn, lanceolate leaves, yellow/orange tubular fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Kalanchoe luciae (Crassulaceae)
To 2m, basal rosettes of obovate green leaves with red margins, pale yellowish-green fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Kalanchoe paniculata (Crassulaceae)
Wide flat-topped inflorescence, yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Kalanchoe rotundifolia (Crassulaceae)
"Nentabos", to 1m perenn, orange/yellow fl Au-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (Crassulaceae)
1m, basal rosette of large lvs with lower leaves rounded & covered with white powdery bloom, greenish fl with yellow recurved lobes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Karomia speciosa forma speciosa (Verbenaceae)
"Cups-and-saucers", 1.5m shrub, fl have saucer-like dusty pink calyx and violet corolla, pretty & interesting. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Karroochloa tenella (Poaceae)
Ann to 25cm, rolled leaf blades, fl Wi-Sp, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Khadia acutipetala (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact clusters of keeled leaves, dark pink/magenta/shiny plum-colour fl Su, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Khadia alticola (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Mat-forming perenn, roots at nodes as it spreads, bright green leaves, large pink fl (4cm), high altitude plant in rock crevices. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kiggelaria africana (Flacourtiaceae)
"Wild peach", 4-13m evergr tree, cream fl Sp, sep sexes, orange-red sticky seeds attract birds, fast. Seed perishable - ripe in March/April. Order in
advance. Sow immediately. Zone 8.
Kirkia acuminata (Kirkiaceae)
"White syringa", 6-15m decid tree, compound lvs gold & red in Au, fl Sp, fast, drought resistant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Kirkia wilmsii (Kirkiaceae)
"Mountain syringa", to 8m tree, grey bark, lvs beautiful colours in Au, small greenish-white fl heads on long slender stalks Su, easy from seed. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
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Kniphofia (Asphodelaceae)
All the species listed below are from the Su rainfall area unless otherwise specified.
Kniphofia albescens (Asphodelaceae)
0.6-1m, dull green fibrous leaves, dense inflorescence of white/cream pendulous fl Su-Au, grasslands. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia bruceae (Asphodelaceae)
To 1.5m, erect leaves which fold in middle, yellow to greenish fl with protruding stamens. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia caulescens (Asphodelaceae)
40-70cm, aerial stems, grey leaves, coral-pink to flame coloured fl in upper half & lower half pale greenish-yellow to cream Su-Au, attractive. Sow Sp.
Zone 6.
Kniphofia cf uvaria (Asphodelaceae)
1m, evergreen, Su rain, attractive orange-yellow to greenish-yellow fl, buds red-tinged Su, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia fluviatilis (Asphodelaceae)
"River poker", to 70cm, in groups, erect blue-green leaves, hanging buds, dark to orange-red fl Sp-Su, mountain streambanks. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Kniphofia ichopensis (Asphodelaceae)
50cm, dull yellow buds open to cream, yellowish or orange fl Su, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia laxiflora form C (Asphodelaceae)
0.5-1m, evergreen, fl pale yellow or orange to red Su-Au, full sun. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Kniphofia linearifolia (Asphodelaceae)
"Red hot poker", to 1.5m, striking red fl becoming yellow with age Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia multiflora cream (Asphodelaceae)
"Giant Poker", to 2m, soft lvs, cylindrical spike of many small tubular cream fl Su-Au, wet, rare. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia multiflora yellow/orange (Asphodelaceae)
"Giant Poker", to 2m, soft lvs, cylindrical spike of many small tubular yellow/orange fl Su-Au, wet, rare. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia northiae (Asphodelaceae)
To 1.7m, rosettes of long broad grey-green lvs, distinctive growth, orange-red buds opening to pale fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia parviflora (Asphodelaceae)
"Ihlinzanyoka", 25-80cm, recurving keeled leaves, scented creamy yellow to greenish fl in elongated one-sided inflorescence Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia praecox (Asphodelaceae)
Robust plant, leaves to 2m, dense inflorescence, buds orange to scarlet, fl yellow Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Kniphofia rooperi (Asphodelaceae)
To 1.5m, orange-red to yellow-green fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Kniphofia sarmentosa (Asphodelaceae)
1m, Wi-growing, soft leaves, erect coral-scarlet buds, open to pendulous salmon fl Sp, very showy, Karoo. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Kniphofia stricta (Asphodelaceae)
To 0.7m, lvs erect with rolled in margins, orange buds open to pendulous yellow fl Su-Au, grassy slopes. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia typhoides (Asphodelaceae)
Erect distichous leaves, light brown to purplish brown faintly scented fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Kniphofia uvaria (Asphodelaceae)
1m, evergreen, Wi/Su rain, attractive orange-yellow to greenish fl, buds red-tinged Su, damp areas. Sow Au or Sp. Zone 8.
Knowltonia species (Ranunculaceae)
See Anemone.
Lablab purpureus ssp uncinatus (Fabaceae)
"Bonavist bean", climber, heart-shaped leaves, magenta/purple fl on long stems Su-Au, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Lachenalia (Hyacinthaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8.
Lachenalia alba (Hyacinthaceae)
15cm, showy white fl late Sp, very showy plant from near Nieuwoudtville. Sow Au.
Lachenalia aloides var aloides (Hyacinthaceae)
15-25cm, heavily marked leaves, pendulous cylindrical variably coloured fl Wi-Sp, excellent pot plant. Sow Au.
Lachenalia arbuthnotiae (Hyacinthaceae)
18-40cm, plain/marked green/maroon leaves, bright yellow scented fl Sp fade to red. Sow Au.
Lachenalia attenuata (Hyacinthaceae)
15cm, pale blue and white fl. Sow Au.
Lachenalia bachmannii (Hyacinthaceae)
15-30cm, linear unmarked leaves, campanulate white fl with brown mark Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia bolusii (Hyacinthaceae)
One dark green leaf with purple stripes on under surface, attractive pendulous pale blue & white fl Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia bolusii ? (Hyacinthaceae)
One dark green leaf with purple stripes on under surface, fl not seen Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia calcicola (old name Polyxena) (Hyacinthaceae)
Dwarf plant to 5cm, 2 lanceolate spreading lvs with grooves, head of few large white fl Au, grows in limestone areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachenalia carnosa (Hyacinthaceae)
8-25cm, robust, 2 ovate green unmarked leaves, dull white sessile fl with broad mauve/magenta tips Sp, showy. Sow Au.
Lachenalia cernua (Hyacinthaceae)
Narrowly lanceolate leaf may have maroon blotches, urceolate nodding creamy white fl with green markings Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia comptonii (Hyacinthaceae)
5-20cm, dark hairy leaves, heavily scented wide open white fl with purple filaments late Sp, well-dr soil, pot. Sow Au.
Lachenalia congesta (Hyacinthaceae)
Dwarf species 8-14cm, dense inflorescence pale blue shading to white or very pale yellow Wi-Sp, heavily scented. Sow Au.
Lachenalia contaminata (Hyacinthaceae)
6-25cm, grass-like leaves, widely open white fl with maroon markings Sp, does well in pot. Sow Au.
Lachenalia corymbosa (old Polyxena) (Hyacinthaceae)
To 7cm, pink to white fl Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachenalia doleritica (Hyacinthaceae)
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To 15cm, 2 spreading lvs with recurved tips, yellowish-green bell-shaped fl with darker markings at tips Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia elegans var elegans (Hyacinthaceae)
20cm, variable colour fl Sp, good potplant. Sow Au.
Lachenalia ensifolia ssp ensifolia (old Polyxena) (Hyacinthaceae)
To 5cm, white to mauve/pale blue fl at ground level Au-Wi, loved by bees. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachenalia ensifolia ssp maughanii (old Polyxena) (Hyacinthaceae)
To 5cm, 2 prostrate leaves, white fl with stigmas & stamens well inside the fl, Au. Illustrated as P. maughanii in the "Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs".
Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachenalia fistulosa (Hyacinthaceae)
8-30cm, scented cream/yellow/blue/lilac/violet fl Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia framesii (Hyacinthaceae)
15cm, green unspotted lvs, outer segments of fl greenish-yellow, inner segments bright purple Wi, floriferous. Sow Au.
Lachenalia gillettii (Hyacinthaceae)
To 20cm, bright green plain leaves, white fl tinged with lilac at base Sp, pot. Sow Au.
Lachenalia haarlemensis (Hyacinthaceae)
15cm, leaves banded with maroon, small greenish-grey fl with mauve protruding filaments Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia hirta var hirta (Hyacinthaceae)
10-20cm, hairy leaf margins, white to yellow & pale blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Purple blue & pale blue forms available.
Lachenalia juncifolia (Hyacinthaceae)
20cm, white fl tinged with pale pink Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia juncifolia var juncifolia (Hyacinthaceae)
Succulent terete lvs with maroon bands at base, very attractive bell-shaped white or pink fl Sp, pot. Sow Au. Both colour forms available.
Lachenalia karoopoortensis (old name elegans var flava) (Hyacinthaceae)
20cm, yellow fl with maroon tips Wi. Sow Au.
Lachenalia lactosa (Hyacinthaceae)
To 25cm, 1 or 2 oblong lvs maroon below, urn-shaped bluish or greenish-white fl Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia latimerae (Hyacinthaceae)
15-28cm, 1 or 2 lvs, pale pink fl with greenish-brown markings Wi. Sow Au.
Lachenalia leipoldtii (Hyacinthaceae)
Narrow canaliculate leaf, small peduncle of many white fl with green & maroon gibbosities, good pot subject. Sow Au.
Lachenalia liliflora (Hyacinthaceae)
10-20cm, leaves pustulate, white fl with pale magenta tips Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia longibracteata (Hyacinthaceae)
20cm, 1 or 2 plain/spotted leaves, spike of pale blue fl with cream inner segments Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia longituba (old Polyxena) (Hyacinthaceae)
5cm, large lilac fl at ground level. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachenalia lutea (Hyacinthaceae)
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To 20cm, 2 lanceolate green lvs with purple spots, dense inflorescence of sessile sweetly scented greenish-yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachenalia marginata (Hyacinthaceae)
To 30cm, solitary leaf with thickened margins, greenish yellow fl with large dark brown markings Wi. Sow Au.
Lachenalia marlothii (Hyacinthaceae)
To 16cm, one lanceolate leaf with purplish spots & bands on lower surface & undulate margins, dense spike of white fl with green & brown markings,
scented, Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachenalia maximiliani (Hyacinthaceae)
To 20cm, solitary broad leaf, pale blue & white fl with reddish markings Wi. Sow Au.
Lachenalia mediana var rogersii (Hyacinthaceae)
20-40cm, single broad leaf with undulate to crisped margins, blue to pink fl Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia mutabilis (Hyacinthaceae)
10-45cm, very variable colour fl but usually pale blue with dark yellow inner segments Sp, showy. Sow Au. Various colour forms available including a
yellow one.
Lachenalia namaquensis (Hyacinthaceae)
To 20cm, folded leaves, fl pale blue at base shading to magenta Sp, floriferous. Sow Au.
Lachenalia nardousbergensis (Hyacinthaceae)
To 30cm, 2 prostrate lvs with dark green pustules, many-flowered raceme of campanulate magenta fl with exserted stamens Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia nervosa (old L. latifolia) (Hyacinthaceae)
2 ovate prostrate plain/pustulate leaves, leaves wither before flowers, widely campanulate very fragrant white fl with dark pink stripe Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Lachenalia orchioides var orchioides (Hyacinthaceae)
"Wild hyacinth", 12-25cm, blue-purple/yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia orthopetala (Hyacinthaceae)
20cm, grass-like leaves, dark maroon peduncle, white fl with maroon markings face upwards Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia pallida (Hyacinthaceae)
12-30cm, numerous cream to yellow or blue fl Sp, fade to red. Sow Au.
Lachenalia peersii (Hyacinthaceae)
15-30cm, green to maroon leaves, white scented fl fade to pink Su, floriferous. Sow Au.
Lachenalia polyphylla (Hyacinthaceae)
6-18cm, many grass-like leaves, pale blue fl shading to rose-pink Sp, rare, seed limited. Sow Au.
Lachenalia pusilla (Hyacinthaceae)
1-4cm, rosette of prostrate spotted leaves, ground level white scented fl Au, interesting pot plant. Sow Au.
Lachenalia pustulata (Hyacinthaceae)
15-35cm, variable fl in shades of cream, yellow, pink or blue Sp, floriferous. Sow Au. White, pink & blue forms available.
Lachenalia rosea (Hyacinthaceae)
8-30cm, 1 leaf, blue to rose-pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Pink & pink-blue forms available.
Lachenalia rubida (Hyacinthaceae)
6-25cm, fl often before leaves, pendulous pink to ruby-red fl often speckled Au-Wi. Sow Au.
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Lachenalia splendida (Hyacinthaceae)
6-25cm, many sessile fl pale blue at base, shading to white or lilac, protruding inner segments dark lilac Wi. Sow Au.
Lachenalia stayneri (Hyacinthaceae)
12-30cm, 2 broad leaves, pale blue fl with red-brown markings Sp, showy. Sow Au.
Lachenalia thomasiae (Hyacinthaceae)
20cm, tall late flowering Lachenalia, white fl Sp, showy. Sow Au.
Lachenalia trichophylla (Hyacinthaceae)
8-20cm, heart-shaped hairy leaf, fl pale yellow occasionally flushed with pink Sp, excellent potplant. A very hairy form & a smooth form available. Sow
Au.
Lachenalia unicolor (Hyacinthaceae)
8-30cm, pustulate green/maroon leaves, very variable fl Sp, floriferous & showy. Sow Au. White, dark pink, cream & blue forms available.
Lachenalia unifolia var unifolia (Hyacinthaceae)
10-35cm, 1 leaf, attractive fl blue at base shading to white, yellow or pink Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia variegata (Hyacinthaceae)
15-25cm, greenish fl with purple markings Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia ventricosa (Hyacinthaceae)
To 45cm, 1 lanceolate channeled leaf with undulate margin, sessile yellow fl green near tip Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia violacea (Hyacinthaceae)
10-30cm, fl pale blue-green or white at base, shading to magenta/purple Wi-Sp, very striking. Sow Au.
Lachenalia xerophila (Hyacinthaceae)
To 25cm, 1 or 2 lvs with crisped margin, dense many flowered inflorescence of pale blue to white fl with large dull red swellings, dry areas. Sow Au.
Lachenalia zebrina (Hyacinthaceae)
Single leaf distinctly banded with maroon, long raceme of campanulate cream fl on long pedicels, stamens protrude conspicuously Sp. Plants require
good drainage. Sow Au.
Lachnaea densiflora (Thymelaeaceae)
To 50cm erect shrub, linear lvs, many cream to dark pink fl in heads Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lachnostylis hirta (Euphorbiaceae)
"Coal wood", to 2m shrub/small tree, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Lampranthus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
All species listed below come from the Wi rainfall area and are hardy to Zone 8.
Lampranthus amoenus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
1m shrubby mesem, magenta fl Sp, sandy dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus argenteus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Branched shrub to 30cm, smooth light grey lvs, cymes of pale pink fl with darker margins. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus bicolor (Mesembryanthemaceae)
20cm spreading plant, lovely orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus falciformis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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To 20cm shrub, reddish branches, falcate lvs, terminal cymes of light pink scented fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus glaucus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
30cm compact rounded shrublet, masses of bright yellow to orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8
Lampranthus hoerleianianus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Rounded shrublet, forms large displays of magenta fl Sp, common in Namaqualand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus maximiliana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
9cm dwarf shrublet, triangular greyish-green leaves with dark angles, pink fl Wi-Sp, attractive, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus multiradiatus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
30cm, mauve, pink & white fl Sp, beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus roseus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
30cm shrubby mesem, purple fl Sp, rockeries. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus spectabilis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
20cm, low & spreading, magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lanaria lanata (Haemodoraceae)
0.5m tussocks, stiff ribbed leaves, fl stalk & heads covered with woolly hairs, pinkish-purple fl Su, dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Landolphia kirkii (Apocynaceae)
"Rubber vine", woody climber to 4m, reddish-brown stems covered in white lenticels, all parts with milky rubbery latex, opposite glossy dark green lvs,
small white sweetly scented fl Su, large round edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Lantana mearnsii var latibracteolata (Verbenaceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, bright pinkish mauve or white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Lantana rugosa (old name L. salvifolia) (Verbenaceae)
"Bird's brandy", bushy perenn, hairy lvs, dark pink fl Sp-Au, clusters of juicy purple fruit, med, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Lapeirousia (Iridaceae)
Lapeirousia anceps (Iridaceae)
30cm, white/pale pink/pale lilac fl with red markings on 3 lower lobes Wi-Sp, sandy soil. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia barklyii (Iridaceae)
To 12cm, short stem with narrow lanceolate lvs, large deep pink fl with white markings Sp, extremely attractive in arid areas on red sand. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia corymbosa (Iridaceae)
15cm, branched inflorescence, blue fl with white markings in centre Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia divaricata (Iridaceae)
7-25cm, white to pale pink fl with red markings in throat Sp, damp sandy areas. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia fabricii (Iridaceae)
20cm, large cream/pink fl Sp. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia jacquinii (Iridaceae)
10cm, purple fl with cream stripes Sp. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia littoralis (Iridaceae)
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To 20cm, 1 to 3 slender ribbed lvs, spike of 8 cream to yellow fl Sp, arid areas. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia micrantha (Iridaceae)
35cm, solitary leaf with smooth or crisped margins, greenish yellow to brown & maroon fl Sp-Su, mountain sp. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia montana (Iridaceae)
Small plants, leaves lightly ribbed & sometimes lightly crisped, white to palest blue fl, perianth sometimes marked with violet spots Sp. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia oreogena (Iridaceae)
7cm, striking violet fl with cream markings Sp. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia plicata (Iridaceae)
"Blousterretjie, haasuintjie", 5cm, leaves crisped, fragrant small blue fl Sp, dry, clay or sandy soils. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia pyramidalis ssp pyramidalis (Iridaceae)
7cm, scented cream/pink/blue fl in Sp. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia pyramidalis ssp regalis (Iridaceae)
10cm, compact spikes of bright pink fl Sp. Sow Au.
Lapeirousia sandersonii (Iridaceae)
2 narrow linear long leaves, Su-growing, numerous mauve fl in a much-branched inflorescence Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Lapeirousia silenoides (Iridaceae)
10cm, magenta to cerise fl with white and dark red markings Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Lapidarea margaretae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Group of Stones", dwarf, 5cm golden-yellow fl, pot. Sow Au.
Lasiospermum bipinnatum (Asteraceae)
50cm perenn, white daisy flowers Au-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 6.
Lasiospermum brachyglossum (Asteraceae)
Erect ann to 40cm, divided lvs, button-shaped daisy fl, female ray florets are red-purple, bisexual disc florets are yellow, Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lasiospermum pedunculare (Asteraceae)
Tufted/sprawling perenn to 20cm, silvery grey silky lvs, button-like yellow fl with no ray florets Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Laurophyllus capensis (Anacardiaceae)
"Iron martin", 3-6m shrub/tree, yellowish fl Sp-Su, wet/water. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lebeckia cytisoides (Fabaceae)
1-2m shrub, greyish stems & leaves, bright yellow pea-like fl Sp-Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lebeckia sepiaria (old name simsiana) (Fabaceae)
50cm shrub, undivided hairless very narrow long grey leaves, very showy yellow fl in dense spikes Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lebeckia sericea (Fabaceae)
To 1.5m shrub, silvery leaves, yellow fl Wi-Sp, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ledebouria marginata (Hyacinthaceae)
Firm erect leaves w/without purple spots, Su-growing, mauve or greenish fl in 20cm inflorescence Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Leonotis intermedia (Lamiaceae)
"Klipdagga", robust shrub to 2m, branching stems, velvety lvs silvery below, dull orange fl Su-Au, fl full of nectar, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
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Leonotis leonurus (Lamiaceae)
2m shrub, cane-like 4-angled stems, narrow lvs, spherical whorls of orange velvety fl Sp-Wi, adaptable. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Leonotis ocymifolia var ocymifolia (Lamiaceae)
Robust branching shrub to 2m, velvety toothed leaves, dull orange fl in compact clusters, med and good bee & bird plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Leonotis ocymifolia var raineriana (Lamiaceae)
"Wild dagga", 2m shrub, velvety leaves, orange fl in widely spaced whorls Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Lessertia annularis (Fabaceae)
Prostrate to sprawling resprouting perenn to 0.5m, divided lvs, dense clusters of mauve fl Sp, coiled papery seed capsules. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 8.
Lessertia diffusa (Fabaceae)
Prostrate perenn, very divided leaves, mauve pea-like fl in a long spike, inflated fruits, dry sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lessertia frutescens (= old name Sutherlandia frutescens) (Fabaceae)
1.5m shrub, grey compound leaves, groups of red pea fl Sp-Su, inflated pods, easy, med. Sow Au. Zone 8. One form from the Roggeveld - very cold
tolerant.
Lessertia perennans (Fabaceae)
0.7m shrub, long narrow leaves, many cerise fl Su, lovely. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Lessertia sp (Fabaceae)
0.5m rounded shrub, masses of mauve-pink fl Su - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Lessertia sp A (macrostachys var atomaria) (Fabaceae)
Semi-sprawling shrub to 0.5m, pinnate very divided lvs, purple fl clustered at ends of shoots, papery seed pods dotted with purple. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lessertia spinescens (Fabaceae)
1m shrub, spines formed from old fl spikes, divided leaflets, white & purplish-pink fl Sp, inflated fruits, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Leucadendron argenteum (Proteaceae)
"Silver tree", 10m, large silver leaves, fl Sp, large cones, unpredictable in cultivation. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucadendron chamelaea (Proteaceae)
To 2m, very narrow lvs, bright yellow involucral bracts Sp, endangered. Sow Au.
Leucadendron comosum (Proteaceae)
1.7m, leaves needle-shaped, broad yellowish upper leaves crowded around dark red fl heads Sp, large decorative cones to 10cm, high alt. Sow Au.
Zone 7.
Leucadendron conicum (Proteaceae)
6m, leaves very dark green, fl late Sp, rounded cone. Sow Au.
Leucadendron coniferum (Proteaceae)
2m, narrow yellow-green leaves, fl Sp, red cones, alk soils. Sow Au.
Leucadendron corymbosum (Proteaceae)
To 2m erect shrub, clustered slender fl stems with needle-shaped lvs, fl Sp, urn shaped cones. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucadendron discolor (Proteaceae)
2m, broad oval leaves, male plants very colourful with yellow bracts in Sp, red fl, adaptable. Sow Au.
Leucadendron dregei (Proteaceae)
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0.6m sprawling shrub, narrow fleshy leaves, greenish fl Su, attractive red cones, rare. Sow Au.
Leucadendron dubium (Proteaceae)
1.3m branched shrub, closely overlapping small elliptic very hairy leaves, densely hairy cones. Sow Au.
Leucadendron eucalyptifolium (Proteaceae)
To 5m, linear eucalyptus-like leaves, bright yellow involucral leaves in Wi-Sp, pleasantly scented fl. Sow Au.
Leucadendron galpinii (Proteaceae)
2-3m, greyish foliage, female fl showy Sp, silky cones, very attractive. Sow Au.
Leucadendron glaberrimum (Proteaceae)
Shrub to 1.3m with single stem, green leathery lvs with red margins, fl have pleasant smell, round cones. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Leucadendron laureolum (Proteaceae)
2m, oblong leaves, beautiful floral foliage Wi, large cones. Sow Au.
Leucadendron laxum (Proteaceae)
1.5m shrub, needle-like foliage, fl Sp, highly attractive egg-shaped colourful cones. Sow Au.
Leucadendron linifolium (Proteaceae)
2m, erect slender branches, glabrous leaves, yellow fl Sp, globose greyish cones, popular cut fl, alk/acid soils. Sow Au.
Leucadendron loranthifolium (Proteaceae)
2m, grey-green broad leaves, greenish fl-heads in late Wi or Sp. Sow Au.
Leucadendron muirii (Proteaceae)
2m erect plant, thick fleshy leaves, ellipsoid flower-heads on stout peduncle in Sp, ash-grey cones, limestone. Sow Au.
Leucadendron nervosum (Proteaceae)
1.5m, silver hairy leaves, coloured involucral leaves, shaggy white hairs around fl Sp. Sow Au.
Leucadendron orientale (Proteaceae)
1.3m, bright green leaves, involucral leaves yellow in Wi around scented flowers. Sow Au.
Leucadendron procerum (Proteaceae)
3m, well branched, involucral leaves pale green or ivory, male fl globose & red in Sp. Sow Au.
Leucadendron pubescens (Proteaceae)
2.5m, greyish-green hairy leaves, fl Wi-Sp, silver cones densely hairy, attractive. Sow Au.
Leucadendron rubrum (Proteaceae)
2.5m, males have many small narrow flower-heads, cones green with red edges to bracts, very attractive, adaptable, cut foliage. Sow Au.
Leucadendron salicifolium (Proteaceae)
3m, narrow twisted leaves, male fl have small light-coloured basal bracts in Sp, damp areas. Sow Au.
Leucadendron salignum (Proteaceae)
To 2m, male involucral foliage red/yellow, female foliage ivory, fl Sp to Su, adaptable. Sow Au. Red & yellow forms available.
Leucadendron sessile (Proteaceae)
1.5m, involucral leaves yellow when young, red when older, fl Sp, tolerant of soil types, attractive. Sow Au.
Leucadendron sheilae (Proteaceae)
Small shrub to 1m, narrowly lanceolate grass-green lvs, greenish fl Sp, round brown cones. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Leucadendron spissifolium ssp fragrans (Proteaceae)
0.6-1.3m, numerous stems, pale involucral leaves, flowers in late Sp, very variable species. Sow Au.
Leucadendron strobilinum (Proteaceae)
2.6m stout shrub, dark green foliage, lovely involucral leaves ivory-white or silvery-yellow, fl Sp, rare endemic. Sow Au.
Leucadendron teretifolium (Proteaceae)
To 1m dense shrub with needle-like leaves, inflorescences on peduncles in Sp, green to red cones, dry areas. Sow Au.
Leucadendron thymifolium (Proteaceae)
To 2m shrub, small elliptic leaves clasp stem, fl with yeasty odour Sp, adaptable. Sow Au.
Leucadendron uliginosum ssp uliginosum (Proteaceae)
2.3m shrub, silver leaves, silky hairs, silver cones, beautiful cut foliage. Sow Au.
Leucadendron xanthoconus (Proteaceae)
1-2m, soft narrow sickle-shaped leaves, involucral leaves bright yellow, fl Sp, silvery cones. Sow Au.
Leucosidea sericea (Rosaceae)
"Ouhout", to 7m tree, reddish-brown bark, small greenish fl clustered in silky sprays Sp-Su, wet, med, easy from seed. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Leucospermum catherinae (Proteaceae)
3m, yellowish-green foliage, red-gold fl early Su, good cut fl, under utilised species. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum conocarpodendron (Proteaceae)
5m tree-like shrub, grey hairy leaves, large bright yellow fl Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum cordifolium "yellow" (Proteaceae)
1.5m shrub, yellow fl Sp-Su. Seed from open-pollinated plants. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum cuneiforme (Proteaceae)
3m shrub, numerous stems, toothed cuneate leaves, yellow fl Sp - Su, fire-resistant, adaptable. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum erubescens (Proteaceae)
2m shrub, many large flowers in clusters, pale yellow changing to crimson in Su, low winter rainfall. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum formosum (Proteaceae)
2m, grey very hairy leaves, yellow fl with long styles which progressively curve away from the fl centre after opening Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum glabrum hybrid (x conocarpodendron) (Proteaceae)
Deep orange-red fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum guenzii (Proteaceae)
2.5m shrub, red fl with pollen presenters deflected clockwise Su, moist habitat. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum hybrids & selections (L. conocarpo x glabrum etc) (Proteaceae)
Seeds of hybrids & selections are available. Please ask for details. These seeds are collected from open-pollinated plants, so the progeny may not be
true to type. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron x conocarpodendron (Proteaceae)
Hybrid between prostrate creeping shrub and 4m tall shrub. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum muirii (Proteaceae)
To 1.5m shrub, narrow leaves, small yellow fl borne singly or in groups Wi-Sp, excellent garden plant. Sow Au. Zone 9.
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Leucospermum parile (Proteaceae)
Rounded shrub to 1.5m, grey linear lvs, rounded heads of yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum patersonii (Proteaceae)
Large rounded shrub/tree to 4m, oblong lvs, orange to crimson fl, limestone soils. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum praecox (Proteaceae)
3m shrub, large yellow fl Wi, persistent styles turn orange Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum reflexum red (Proteaceae)
3m shrub, small grey lvs, crimson fl with perianths and styles bent backwards (reflexing) Sp & Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum reflexum yellow (Proteaceae)
3m shrub, small grey leaves, yellow flowers with perianths and styles bent backwards (reflexing) Sp & Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum rodolentum (Proteaceae)
3m spreading shrub, greyish hairy leaves, small scented yellow flowers Sp, sandy soil, low rainfall. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Limonium longifolium (Plumbaginaceae)
0.5m shrublet, profuse white fl on long spikes Au, attractive in fl & seed, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Limonium purpuratum (Plumbaginaceae)
"Papierblom, strandroos", 40cm, long-stemmed pink fl Sp-Su, dry sandy areas, good cut & dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Linum thunbergii (Linaceae)
To 30cm herbaceous perenn, narrow leaves, red buds open to yellow fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Liparia hirsuta (Fabaceae)
Single stemmed shrub to 3m, racemes of yellow fl Sp - Au. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Lithops aucampiae "Danielskuil" (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A variant of L aucampiae. Sow Sp.
Lithops aucampiae aucamp. aucamp "Storm's Snowcap" (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Cultivar with white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops aucampiae aucampiae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, 2 joined lvs, shallow fissure separates translucent windows at ground level which admit light, solitary yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops aucampiae mixture (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Lvs truncate in profile, fairly smooth, very variable. Sow Sp.
Lithops bromfieldii mixture (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of all the forms of L bromfieldii, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops bromfieldii var bromfieldii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Forms clumps of 10 or more bodies, face with grooves or humps, reddish-brown to orange, yellow fl Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops bromfieldii var glaudinae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Broad flattened with blackish red apex, many dots with graphitic lustre of pencil lead. Sow Sp.
Lithops bromfieldii var insularis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
2cm body with concave upper surface with larger dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops bromfieldii var menellii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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Solitary/clump forming, very dark green leaves, window marked with dark red lines, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops bromfieldii var sulphurea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Bright green bodies, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops dinteri ssp dinter var brevis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump-forming, unfused leaf-tips, mustardy colour with few spots/unspotted. Sow Sp.
Lithops dinteri var dinteri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Solitary/clump forming, window transparent brown-green bordered by coloured band & containing unevenly distributed blood-red dots, yellow fl. Sow
Sp.
Lithops dinteri var friedericii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Smaller form, more convex lvs with delicate markings. Sow Sp.
Lithops dinteri var multipunctata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Larger size than L dinteri, bold red lines, dashes, dots & hooks on beige face, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops divergens var amethystina (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Sunken bodies in small clusters, grey-green with open windows, yellow fl with white centres Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops divergens var divergens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Solitary/clump forming, large transparent light greyish-green window with cobwebby covering, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops doretheae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump forming, large transparent window containing small irregular-shaped buff-coloured islands, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops francisci var francisci (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Solitary/clump forming, large transparent light-green/whitish green windows with many lines/dots, covering has minute circular openings, yellow fl.
Sow Sp.
Lithops fulviceps var fulviceps (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Very variable in colour, raised dusky dots darker in colour, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops fulviceps var fulviceps lydiae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Plant may form clumps, leaf pairs round or oval from above, face often finely wrinkled and is a dingy greyish-lilac in colour, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops fulviceps var lactinea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Pale pink to skimmed-milk blue bodies. Sow Sp.
Lithops gesinae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Margins distinctly outlined (pinkish), windows & channels greyish green or brown, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops gesinae var annae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Larger & more reddish brown in colour, many tiny dusky dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp
Lithops geyeri (old names L herrei ssp geyeri and ssp hill (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Distinct pale margins, variable patterning in greyish to greenish colours, yellow fl may have white center. Sow Sp. Both forms available.
Lithops hallii brown form (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Brown bodies! Sow Sp.
Lithops hallii ssp hallii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Very distinct pale margins, regular network of channels form beautiful patterns, white fl. Sow Sp.
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Lithops hallii var ochracea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Bodies more pink in colour. Sow Sp.
Lithops hallii var salicola/reticulate (Mesembryanthemaceae)
This name appears to be incorrect as no reference to it can be found!
Lithops helmutii var helmutii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Glassy greenish & greyish colours, yellow fl with white centers. Sow Sp.
Lithops herrei herrei (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Convex top surface, pale milky grey in colour with slightly darker channels & dusky dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri "brunnea violacea" = var subfenestrata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Obscurely translucent windows with shallow channels, dark brownish slate colour, polished appearance, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri mixed forms (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Top surface flat, no windows, extensive network of grooves & channels, brown to orange colours, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var dabneri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Grey variety with close vermiculite pattern, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var elephina (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dull grey elephant colour wrinkled bodies. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var hookeri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Pale brown leaves with one leaf larger than the other, patterned window, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var lutea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Convex orange-brownish bodies with bumps surrounded by reddish lines, large yellow fl Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var marginata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Finely scratched lines & lovely patterns on bodies. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var subfenestrata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Rich chocolate brown bodies with a sheen. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var susannaea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Pale tan-grey or even yellow coloured plants. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri var vermiculata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Grey/pale brown faces with brown lines & markings forming patterns, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops julii ssp fulleri var brunnea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Smaller than L. julii with convex upper surface, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops julii ssp fulleri var fulleri acf "Fullergreen" (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Margins & islands creamy greenish-grey, windows & channels opaque greyish blue-green. Sow Sp.
Lithops julii ssp julii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Very variable, some smooth, others strongly reticulated & some with windows, most whitish grey with darker markings, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops julii ssp julii "littlewoodii" (Mesembryanthemaceae)
This form has been put into L julii ssp julii. Sow Sp.
Lithops julii var fulleri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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Small plants, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops jullii different forms (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Oval lvs, variable in colour and pattern. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana - mixed forms (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf succulent, mottled leaves, white fl Au, pot, dry in Wi & early Su. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana (Signalberg) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Local form of L karasmontana ssp karasmontana. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp bella (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clustered plant, soft leaf pairs, green & yellow patterns. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp eberlanzii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Modest cluster, whitish bodies with fine subtle markings. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp eberlanzii (old name L. erniana) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Modest cluster, whitish bodies with fine subtle markings. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp karas var aiaiensis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Wrinkled upper surface, opaque grey body with shades of green/brown/pink/cream, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp karas var karas "mickbergensis" (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Multi-headed, elliptic lvs, hills & grooves with chocolate markings. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp karas var tischeri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Brick red plants, humps surrounded by valleys or grooves, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp karasmontana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Plant multi-headed, leaf pairs truncate with whitish sides, apex with hillocks and many grooves, large white fl late Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana var. lericheana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Elliptical leaves with pastel tints of pink/bronze/dull green with windows, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops leslei mixed variants (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Leaf pairs large, roundish from above, sides brownish, apex smooth, various colours, always windowed, large clear yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops leslei ssp leslei grey form (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A grey coloured form of L lesliei with yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops leslei var mariae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Forms clusters, very fine busy spots, toffee brown. Sow Sp.
Lithops lesleii var venterii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf perenn, largely subterranean window topped leaves, yellow fl Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops lesliei pietersburg form (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Local form of L lesliei ssp lesliei var lesliei. Sow Sp.
Lithops lesliei ssp lesliei var hornii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Margins & islands various shades of beige or pinkish brown, windows & channels reddish brown, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops lesliei ssp lesliei var lesliei (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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Usually has green windows & channels with rust brown islands, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops lesliei ssp lesliei var stormsalbinigold (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Gold flowers. Sow Sp.
Lithops lesliei ssp leslieli albinica form (Mesembryanthemaceae)
No brownish pigments, bright yellowish-green bodies with white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops localis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
See L terricolor.
Lithops marmorata "diutina" (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A local form of L marmorata which has now been sunk into L marmorata var marmorata. Sow Sp.
Lithops marmorata mixed species (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of different forms and varieties.
Lithops marmorata var elisae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
No windows making face opaque, milky grey to cream colour with darker channels, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops marmorata var framesii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
2.5-3cm body, pale grey leaves with darker grey markings, deep fissure, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops marmorata var marmorata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Convex top surface, distinct pale margins, windows & channels pinkish to greenish, white fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops naureeniae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Lovely speckled plant, golden fl with white centres. Sow Sp.
Lithops olivacea var nebrownii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Round yellowish/pinksih-beige spotted body, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops olivaceae ssp olivaceae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Rounded plants with clear windows, very distinct margins (paler than the face), yellow fl with white centers. Sow Sp.
Lithops otzeniana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump-forming, large transparent windows, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops pseudotruncatella mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of all the forms of L. pseudotruncatella. Sow Sp.
Lithops pseudotruncatella ssp pseudo var riehmerae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Small very smooth subtly spotted bodies. Sow Sp.
Lithops schwantesii (kuibisensis) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
This form has been put into L schwantesii ssp schwantesii var schwantesii. Sow Sp.
Lithops schwantesii mixed forms (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Smooth to bumpy bodies, variation in colour, yellow fl Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops schwantesii ssp schwantesii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Opaque greyish/pinkish-grey/reddish-brown body with dark green/red dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops schwantesii ssp schwantesii var marthae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dainty greyish green bodies. Sow Sp.
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Lithops schwantesii var urikosensis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Distinctive colour variant face greenish with dark grooves, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of different species. Sow Sp.
Lithops terricolor (peersii) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Very dense pattern of dusky dots, face is various shades of opaque greens, blues, reddish brown, dots are greysih-green, yellow fl . Sow Sp.
Lithops terricolor mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of various forms of L terricolor. Sow Sp.
Lithops terricolor prins albert form (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Very robust form. Sow Sp.
Lithops terricolor ssp terricolor (localis) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Pink/grey/red body with violet/greenish dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops verruculosa (inae) (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Form with many pimples! Sow Sp.
Lithops verruculosa mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of all the forms of L. verruculosa. Sow Sp.
Lithops verruculosa sidi balrani (Mesembryanthemaceae)
No description found. Sow Sp.
Lithops verruculosa ssp verruculosa (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Conspicuous small red pimples (verruculae) on the face (which is grey/beige), fl variable in colour from white to pink to yellow (normally yellow). Sow
Sp.
Lithops verruculosa var glabra (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Leaf pairs kidney shaped, pale bluish grey to whitish-pink in colour, bronze to apricot to lemon fl Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops villetii ssp deboeri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Margins & islands various shades of opaque blue or pinkish, many windows, white flowers Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops villetii ssp villetii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Greenish-grey plants with windows of greyish-green! White fl. Sow Sp.
Lobelia chamaepitys (Lobeliaceae)
20cm branched perenn, violet-blue fl Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobelia comosa (Lobeliaceae)
40cm shrublet, basally branched, blue fl Sp-Au, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobelia coronopifolia (Lobeliaceae)
10-50cm perenn, large dark blue/pink/white fl Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobelia erinus (Lobeliaceae)
"Wild lobelia", 10-80cm erect/straggling ann, blue/violet/pink/white fl all yr. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Lobelia pinifolia (Lobeliaceae)
50cm rounded perenn, light blue fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Lobelia pubescens (Lobeliaceae)
Annual or perenn to 50cm, very hairy lvs with toothed margins, white fl Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobelia setacea (Lobeliaceae)
Slender perenn with narrow thread-like lvs along stem, pale blue fl in axils Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobelia tomentosa (Lobeliaceae)
30cm branched shrublet, blue/violet fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Lobelia valida (Lobeliaceae)
60cm clump-forming perenn, fleshy stems & leaves, large heads of blue fl with white centre Sp-Au, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobostemon fruticosus (Boraginaceae)
1m shrub, hairy branches & leaves, funnel-shaped fl in shades of pink & blue Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobostemon glaucophyllus (Boraginaceae)
0.8m shrub, blue fl, occasionally pink Sp, sandy dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lobostemon stachydeus (Boraginaceae)
Shrub to 60cm, coarsely hairy stems & lvs, beautiful blue fl 10mm in diameter fade to pink Sp-Su, Little Karoo. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lopholaena coriifolia (Asteraceae)
"Pluisbossie", evergr woody shrub, stalkless strap-shaped leaves, interesting creamy yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Lopholaena disticha (Asteraceae)
Perennial to 0.6m, white fl solitary or in small clusters almost all year. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Lotononis galpinii (Fabaceae)
Prostrate to erect silvery grey shrublet to 30cm, small silvery leaflets, blue fl with white eye and yellow spot Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Lotononis lotononoides (Fabaceae)
Tufted perenn to 50cm, leafy stems, oval grey-green lvs, lovely dark blue pea fl towards ends of branches Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Lotononis umbellata (Fabaceae)
Prostrate shrublet, 3-foliate lvs, yellow fl on slender stems Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Loxostylis alata (Anacardiaceae)
5m evergr tree, flaky grey bark, compound lvs, red petal-like calyx, petals white Su, small fleshy fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ludwigia octovalvis (Onagraceae)
Robust shrub to 1m in damp swampy areas, fluted stems, grey-green lvs, yellow fl open in morning, fl all yr., visited by butterflies. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Lycium afrum (Solanaceae)
Thorny shrub to 2m, leathery lvs in tufts, purple tubular fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lycium ferocissimum (Solanaceae)
2m shrub, bell-shaped cream & maroon fl Au-Sp, red fruit, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lycium horridum (Solanaceae)
Stiffly branched thorny shrub to 2m, tufted lvs, tubular white & purple fl, red berries. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9.
Lycium oxyrocarpum (Solanaceae)
"Wolwedoring", oblanceolate leaves, tubular cream fl with mauve petals Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Lyperia lychnidea (Scrophulariaceae)
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Spreading perenn, young stems velvety, leathery leaves, sweetly scented pale greenish yellow fl at tips of branches Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Mackaya bella (Acanthaceae)
3m evergr shrub, lovely mauve fl Sp, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Macledium spinosum (old name Dicoma) (Asteraceae)
Shrub to 50cm, spiny grey-velvety lvs, very attractive pink, white & purple flowerheads Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Macowania glandulosa ? (Asteraceae)
Dwarf compact cushions to 40cm, green lvs covered in gland dots, white-woolly below, yellow stalkless fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Macowania pulvinaris (Asteraceae)
Dwarf spreading aromatic cushion-forming shrub, lvs green above & white woolly below, yellow daisy fls on short stalks Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Macrotyloma axillare (Fabaceae)
Climbing or trailing perenn, stems to 3.5m long with dense hairs, pale yellow pea-like fl Sp - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Maerua angolensis (Capparaceae)
"Bead bean", medium tree to 10m, greyish stem, simple shiny drooping lvs, sweetly scented fl with no petals Wi-Sp, pod-like fruit constricted round
the seeds like a string of beads. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Maerua cafra (Capparaceae)
"Bush-cherry", to 8m tree, grey mottled bark, compound leaves, green fl Sp, plum-like fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Maerua rosmarinoides (Capparaceae)
Shrub/small tree to 5m, tri-foliate linear lvs with bristle-tipped apex, white fluffy fl Sp, seeds in short drooping beans, butterfly plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Maesa lanceolata (Myrsinaceae)
5-10m evergreen shrub/tree, simple glossy leaves, small sweet smelling white to cream fl Su-Sp, fleshy fruit in bunches, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Mairia corymbosa (Asteraceae)
To 60cm erect shrublet, blue Felicia-like fl Sp, streambanks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Malephora crassa (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Rounded succulent, long yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Malephora crocea var crocea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
To 20cm erect shrublet, purple to red fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Manilkara concolor (Sapotaceae)
Semi-decid tree to 5m, grey bark, milky latex, alternate dark green lvs, small cream sweet smelling fl in large clusters Sp, edible sweet yellow to
orange fruits, med, lovely wood. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Manilkara discolor (Sapotaceae)
"Forest Milkberry", tree to 15m, fluted trunk, dark green hairy lvs with margin rolled under, small creamy white fl in clusters, edible (delicious) sweet
fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Manulea adenocalyx (Scrophulariaceae)
Ann to 45cm, toothed lvs, head-like raceme of creamy white fl with orange centres Wi - Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Manulea altissima (Scrophulariaceae)
20-60cm ann/perenn, basal rosette of leaves, white fl in dense heads on leafless branches Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Manulea diandra (Scrophulariaceae)
Ann to 10cm, hairy glandular lvs, terminal racemes of bright yellow fl Sp, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 7.
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Manuleopsis dinteri (Scrophulariaceae)
Multi-stemmed shrub to 3m, smooth grey bark, bright green lvs, loose terminal sprays of tubular white fl with purple stripes in throat, late Su, very
attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Margaritaria discoidea (Euphorbiaceae)
"Common pheasant-berry", 8-20m variable tree, pale grey smooth bark, ovate bright green leaves, greenish-yellow fl Sp, sexes on different trees,
Marsdenia floribunda (Apocynaceae)
Climber or scrambling shrub to 4m, woody stems, soft lvs, dense inflorescence of small white fl with wet dog scent, paired fruits attractive when dry.
Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Massonia depressa (Hyacinthaceae)
Prostrate, 2 rounded leaves on ground with cream fl, yellow stamens & green bracts between them Wi-Sp, edible, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Maytenus acuminata (Celastraceae)
8m evergreen shrub/tree, white to creamy-green fl Su, red/orange berry. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Maytenus lucida (Celastraceae)
"Cape maytenus", 0.6-1.2m much-branched shrub, whitish fl Wi, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Maytenus oleioides (Celastraceae)
4m shrub/tree, corky bark, small white fl flecked with brown Sp, orange seeds attract birds. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Maytenus procumbens (Celastraceae)
"Duinekokoboom", to 3m shrub/tree, cream fl Au-Wi, yellow fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Maytenus species (Celastraceae)
Some species of Maytenus have been re-classified as Gymnosporia, so please look under Gymnosporia as well.
Melasphaerula ramosa (Iridaceae)
35cm, branched inflorescence, many small greenish-cream fl Sp, excellent shade plant for dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Melianthus comosus (Melianthaceae)
2m shrub, curious reddish-brown fl Sp, inflated fruits, attractive foliage has strange smell when touched. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Melianthus major (Melianthaceae)
2m shrub, large grey leaves, fl spikes with maroon bracts Sp, dampish places in dry areas, feature plant. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Melianthus pectinatus (Melianthaceae)
1.5m shrub, fl bracts red, greenish fl Sp, inflated fruits. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Melianthus villosus (Melianthaceae)
"Kruidjie-roer-my-nie", 2m shrub, attractive silver-grey leaves, purple black fl which look like wings of an insect Sp, pale green inflated fruit. Sow Sp.
Zone 7.
Melica racemosa (Poaceae)
Perenn tufted grass to 0.5m, lvs flat or rolled, fl Sp-Au, attractive seed heads, on mountain slopes. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Melinis repens ssp repens (Poaceae)
Ann/short lived perenn tufted grass, decorative inflorescence fluffy, pink fading to white Su, palatable pioneer. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Melolobium adenodes (Fabaceae)
Perenn to 60cm, 3-foliate lvs, lax raceme of yellow pea fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Melolobium candicans (Fabaceae)
"Heuningbossie", thorny shrub to 1m, 3-foliate lvs, pale yellow pea fl, dry areas. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Melolobium exudans (Fabaceae)
Sticky perenn to 60cm, 3-foliate lvs, lax racemes yellow fl fading to orange Wi - Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Merremia kentrocaulos (Convolvulaceae)
Large woody twining/mat-forming perenn, palmate lvs, pale lemon-yellow fl with dark purple centre Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Merwilla plumbea (old Scilla natalensis & krausii) (Hyacinthaceae)
To 1m, Su-growing, shades of blue fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7. 2 forms available - a tall one of over 1m, and a short one.
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
10cm succ, bi-ann, spreading, dewy with glistening silvery papillae on leaves, yellow-white fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Mesembryanthemum excavata (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Prostrate ann, channelled lvs with enlarged water storage & bladder cells, yellow fl. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9.
Mesembryanthemum guerichianum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
20cm spreading perenn, plant glistens with dew drop-like water cells, pale pink/yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Metalasia aurea (Asteraceae)
White-woolly shrub to 1.5m, twisted lvs, dull yellow fl in clusters Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Metalasia densa (Asteraceae)
Erect shrub to 2m, small lvs, outer fl bracts brownish, inner bracts white to red Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Metalasia fastigiata (Asteraceae)
To 1m decumbent/erect shrub, white-woolly branches, pale to bright pink fl in clusters Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Metalasia muricata (Asteraceae)
"Blombos", 2m shrub, tufts of short woolly needle-like lvs, many fl heads of white/pink fl Wi, sand. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Metarungia longistrobus (Acanthaceae)
Tall soft shrub, golden brown 2-lipped fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Metrosideros angustifolia (Myrtaceae)
1-5m evergr shrub/tree, flaky bark, long narrow leaves, clustered white/cream fl Su, along streams. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Micranthus alopecuroides (Iridaceae)
"Vleiblommetjie", 25-40cm, Wi-growing, flat leaves, blue fl Su, showy en masse, forms big colonies. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Micranthus junceus (Iridaceae)
25-45cm, dense spikes of small blue fl, showy en-masse, wet sandy soil. Sow Au. Zone 8. White & blue forms available.
Microloma sagittatum (Apocynaceae)
Climbing perenn, narrow arrow-shaped lvs, cherry-red wax-like fl in clusters on slender stems Sp, curved fruit. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Milletia dura (Fabaceae)
Tree to 8m, lvs with about 15 leaflets, beautiful lilac fl in long racemes, tough wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Milletia grandis (Fabaceae)
"Umzimbeet", 13m tree, upright spikes beautiful mauve pea-shaped fl Su, velvety pods, easy from seed, coastal, med, wood used for furniture. Sow
Sp. Zone 10.
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Mimetes cucullatus (Proteaceae)
0.5-1.5m shrub, leaves green at bottom of branch & bright red at top, red & yellow fl Su-Au, sandy acid soils. Sow Au.
Mimusops zeyheri (Sapotaceae)
"Transvaal red-milkwood", to 15m shrub/tree, creamy-white star-shaped fl in profusion Sp-Au, golden yellow edible fruits. Seeds perishable. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
Miscanthus capensis (Poaceae)
"Daba grass", 1-2.4m densely tufted perenn, hairy grey/brown panicle of fl Su-Au, graceful plant with potential as an ornamental, wet/water. Sow Sp.
Zone 8.
Miscanthus junceus (Poaceae)
Robust perenn tufted grass to 2m in damp areas, very ornamental with beautiful fl and seed spikes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Mitriostigma axillare (Rubiaceae)
Compact shrub in forests, sweetly scented white fl ageing to yellow Sp - Su, round orange fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Mitrophyllum grande (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Perenn with compact centres from which erect long shoots develop, flat yellowish-green lvs, white or yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Mitrophyllum mitratum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Shrubby plant to 0.6m, white fl with golden anthers. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Momordica balsamina (Cucurbitaceae)
Perenn climber, leaf margins irregularly toothed, orange-red knobbed fruit, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Mondia whytei (Periplocaceae)
3-6m vigorous climber, attractive heart-shaped leaves, panicles of yellow and reddish-purple fl Sp, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Monilaria pisiformis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"String of pearls", clump-forming plants, leaf sheath is cup shaped & small, solitary white/yellow/red fl. Sow Au.
Monocymbium ceresiiforme (Poaceae)
"Boat Grass", attractive short grass with reddish tint, lvs twisted like corkscrews, used for grazing, high altitude grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Monopsis debilis (Lobeliaceae)
15cm ann, loose clusters of blue-purple fl, wet. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Monopsis lutea (Lobeliaceae)
Straggling perenn, narrow leaves on thin stems, attractive sulphur-yellow fl Su-Au, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Monopsis unidentata (Lobeliaceae)
10-15cm herb, attractive reddish-purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Monsonia angustifolia (Geraniaceae)
Prostrate ann, leaves narrowly elliptic, umbels of mauve/blue fl. Sow Sp.
Monsonia emarginata (Geraniaceae)
10-25cm sprawling perenn, Su rain, white/cream/pink fl with blue-green calyx Sp-Au, fruit like a stork's bill. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Monsonia umbellata (Geraniaceae)
Ann, prostrate plant, Su rain, showy heads of white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Moraea alticola (Iridaceae)
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To 1m, Su-growing, solitary leaves, large pale yellow fl with darker yellow nectar guides Sp-Au, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Moraea amabilis (Iridaceae)
Similar to Moraea tripetala but lvs differ and inner tepals shorter. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea angusta (Iridaceae)
20-40cm, solitary leaf, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea anomala (Iridaceae)
30cm, 1 terete leaf, unbranched stem, pale yellow fl with darker nectar guides Sp-Su, large flat seeds, fl well after fire. Sow Au.
Moraea bellendenii (Iridaceae)
To 1m, 1 long trailing leaf, yellow fl early Su. Sow Au.
Moraea bipartita (Iridaceae)
20-30cm, pale blue fl with white/yellow markings Sp, open after midday, dry areas. Sow Au.
Moraea bituminosa (Iridaceae)
40cm, sticky stems, bright yellow fl with deep yellow nectar guides Su. Sow Au.
Moraea brachygyne (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, 1 linear channelled leaf, small star-like pink fl with yellow speckles early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea ciliata (Iridaceae)
2.5-15cm, ciliate leaves, 1 fragrant white/blue/yellow/brown fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea collina (Iridaceae)
30cm, unifoliate, yellow/salmon fl Au-Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea cookii (Iridaceae)
30-60cm, single leaf, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea cooperi (Iridaceae)
To 25cm, branched stems, pale yellow 3-tepalled fl with delicate purple veins Su. Sow Au.
Moraea crispa (Iridaceae)
20cm, single leaf, tiny blue-mauve fl with yellow/orange nectar guides open late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea crispa ? (Iridaceae)
20cm, single leaf, tiny blue-mauve fl with yellow/orange nectar guides open late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. Fl not seen.
Moraea elegans (Iridaceae)
"Poublom", 15-30cm, yellow & orange fl with large green blotches Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea elliottii (Iridaceae)
50cm, Su-growing, terete/channelled leaf, attractive blue-violet fl with yellow to orange nectar guides, Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Moraea falcifolia (Iridaceae)
To 5cm, several leaves form dense rosette, beautiful white fl with blue & purple markings Au-Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea flaccida (Iridaceae)
"Rooitulp", 30-60cm, salmon fl with yellow centre or entirely yellow Sp, wet/water. Sow Au.
Moraea fugacissima (old name Galaxia fugacissima) (Iridaceae)
3cm, yellow star-shaped fl Wi-Sp, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Moraea fugax (Iridaceae)
12-50cm, branched, beautiful strongly scented blue/yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Yellow & blue forms available.
Moraea galaxia (old name Galaxia ovata) (Iridaceae)
"Oorlosieblom", 3cm, alpine-like habit, spectacular yellow fl opens in strong light, fl at ground level Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea galpinii (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, Su-growing, single slender leaf, bright yellow fl with darker yellow nectar guides outlined with dark spots Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Moraea gigandra (Iridaceae)
20-40cm, single leaf, beautiful large blue-purple fl with dark blue nectar guides Sp, one of the largest and most striking Moraea species. 12 seeds /
packet. Sow Au.
Moraea herrei (old name Barnardiella spiralis) (Iridaceae)
5-15cm dwarf, delicate pale blue/ mauve star shaped fl late Sp, long dormancy in Su. Sow Au.
Moraea hesperantha ? (Iridaceae)
40cm, 2 linear trailing lvs, dark blue-purple fl opening late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Moraea huttonii (Iridaceae)
1m, Su-growing, evergreen, unbranched, sweetly scented yellow fl with large deeper yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, wet areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Moraea inconspicua (Iridaceae)
20-45cm, sticky branched stem, small cream/dull yellow to dark brown fl Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Moraea incurva (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, 1 long channeled trailing leaf, blue-violet fl with yellow nectar guides late Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea knersvlaktensis (Iridaceae)
To 35cm with many branches, lvs with undulate/crsiped margins, pale yellow fl early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea lewisiae (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, whip-like lvs, bright yellow fl open in afternoon Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
Moraea lugubris (Iridaceae)
To 16cm, branched, bright to dull slate blue fl with yellow nectar guides Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Moraea luteoalba (old name Galaxia luteoalba) (Iridaceae)
To 3cm, deep yellow fl fading to cream at tips of petals Wi-Sp, wet areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea macrocarpa (Iridaceae)
30-80cm, scented blue-mauve fl with yellow nectar guides Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea macronyx (Iridaceae)
9-25cm, leaves with wavy margins, pale yellow scented fl Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea macronyx ? (Iridaceae)
9-25cm, leaves with wavy margins, fl not seen, Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea miniata (Iridaceae)
60cm, 2 leaves, white/yellow/pink fl grouped along stem Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea muddii (Iridaceae)
15-70cm, Su-growing, solitary linear lvs, small cream/yellow fl with deep yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, high altitude species. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
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Moraea nana (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, channeled trailing lvs, pale yellow fl in clusters close to the ground Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea neglecta (Iridaceae)
20-40cm, unbranched, deep yellow fl with nectar guides lined with black dots Sp-Su, well-drained sandy soil. Sow Au.
Moraea ochroleuca (Iridaceae)
65cm, yellow fl with beautiful orange centres Sp, pot. Sow Au.
Moraea pallida (old Homeria) (Iridaceae)
Slender plants in colonies, 1 long trailing leaf, yellow sweetly scented fl with greenish brown speckles Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Moraea papilionaceae (Iridaceae)
10-15cm, branched, scented salmon pink/pale yellow fl with yellow nectar guides Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Moraea pendula (Iridaceae)
1m, long flowering stems, showy unusual pendulous yellow fl, a Namaqualand endemic. Sow Au.
Moraea polyanthos (Iridaceae)
15-45cm, branched, fragrant blue-purple fl with yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, dry rocky/shale flat areas. Sow Au.
Moraea polystachya (Iridaceae)
50-80cm, violet to pale blue fl with yellow to orange nectar guides Au-Wi, dry areas. Sow Au.
Moraea pritzeliana (old name Gynandriris) (Iridaceae)
20cm, spiral lvs, attractive large blue iris-like fl Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea pyrophila (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, single leaf, yellow fl Au after fires, flowers en masse. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea ramossisima (Iridaceae)
"Geeltulp", to 1.2m, spectacular bright yellow fl Sp-Su on branched spikes, damp areas. Sow Au.
Moraea saxicola (Iridaceae)
To 0.8m, 1 linear channelled leaf often trailing with undulate margins, white to pale blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea setifolia (old name Gynandriris) (Iridaceae)
20cm, small pale mauve iris-like fl Sp, pot. Sow Au.
Moraea simulans (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, 1 leaf slightly spiralled, blue fl Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea spathulata (Iridaceae)
50-90cm, Su-growing, evergreen, yellow fl all year with deep yellow nectar guides, large pot/garden. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Moraea speciosa (Iridaceae)
40-75cm, branched, large pale blue-mauve fl with yellow nectar guides Wi-Sp, arid areas, potplant. Sow Au.
Moraea stricta ? (Iridaceae)
15-25cm, Su-growing, pale lilac to blue-violet fl with yellow-orange spotted nectar guides Wi-Su, fl before leaf. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Moraea tricuspidata (Iridaceae)
25-60cm, white to cream fl, speckled brownish at centre with yellow to brown speckled nectar guides Su. Sow Au.
Moraea tripetala (Iridaceae)
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10-50cm, pale to dark blue to purple fl with white or yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, adaptable. Sow Au. A form from Nieuwoudtville and one from
Bainskloof (small, late flowering) available.
Moraea tulbaghensis (Iridaceae)
25-35cm solitary leaf, beautiful orange fl with green markings Sp. Sow Au.
Moraea unguiculata (Iridaceae)
15-60cm, small white/cream/yellow/brown fl with white to yellow nectar guides Sp-Su. Sow Au. A brown coloured form available.
Moraea virgata (old Hexaglottis) (Iridaceae)
To 80cm, trailing lvs, yellow unscented fl Sp. Sow Au.
Morella cordifolia (old name Myrica) (Myricaceae)
To 1.5m evergr shrub, underground stems sucker, fl Wi, waxy small round bluish fruits, coastal, used for candles & soap. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Morella quercifolia (old name Myrica) (Myricaceae)
1m shrub, lobed leaves, yellowish catkins Sp, sand. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Morella serrata (old name Myrica) (Myricaceae)
"Lance-leaf waxberry", 3-4m shrub/tree, rough grey to brownish bark, yellowish-green aromatic leaves with golden dots, short spikes of male & female
fl Sp, edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae)
"Horseradish tree", to 8m tree, dark green leaves, cream fragrant fl in panicles, winged black oily seeds used for perfumery, roots edible, bark yields a
useful gum. From India but naturalised in S.A. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae)
Climber, hairy leaflets, blackish purple fl Sp, oblong hairy pods, non-irritant form of this creeper. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Mundulea sericea (Fabaceae)
3m shrub/tree, corky bark, silky hairs on branches & lvs, beautiful mauve pea-like fl Su, golden pod, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8. 2 forms available:
green leaved Mpumalanga form & grey leaved form.
Myrothamnus flabellifolius (Myrothamnaceae)
"Resurrection plant", 0.5m erect shrublet, paired folded lvs, inconspic male & female fl on different plants Sp-Su. In droughts the whole plant dries out,
but revives within hours of rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Nananthus aloides (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Brakvygie", small aloe-like tufts of boat-shaped leaves with many white spots, yellow fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Nemesia affinis (Scrophulariaceae)
Ann to 30cm, toothed lvs, racemes of white (with yellow throat), white or blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nemesia barbata (Scrophulariaceae)
"Bloubekkie", 8-35cm ann, tinted blue & white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nemesia fruticans (Scrophulariaceae)
To 40cm shrublet, linear-lanceolate slightly toothed leaves, racemes of pink/lilac fl with raised yellow palate Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Nemesia ligulata (Scrophulariaceae)
25cm ann, blue/white & yellow fl, spur thickened at tip Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nemesia macrocarpa (Scrophulariaceae)
Short-lived perenn to 40cm, toothed lvs, white to pale pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nemesia melissifolia (Scrophulariaceae)
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Short lived perenn to 50cm, racemes of white fl with grey veins Su, grows at forest margins. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Nemesia pinnata (Scrophulariaceae)
Slender ann to 25cm, divided lvs, racemes orange to yellow fl Sp often after fire. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nesaea sagittifolia (Lythraceae)
Perenn to 40cm, lvs arrowhead-shaped, lovely pink fl up stems Au., very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Newtonia buchananii (Fabaceae)
"Forest newtonia", to 40m large tree, brown to greyish-brown bark, small feathery leaves, white/yellow fl spikes Wi-Sp, long slender pods, wet. Sow
Sp. Zone 10.
Nivenia corymbosa (Iridaceae)
0.5-2m shrub, erect stems, gentian blue fl in pseudopanicle Su-Au, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Noltea africana (Rhamnaceae)
'Soap dogwood', to 4m shrub/tree, simple glossy lvs, tiny white fl Sp, 3-lobed spherical seed capsule, lvs & twigs used for soap for laundry! Sow Au/Sp.
Zone 9.
Nuxia floribunda (Loganiaceae)
3-10m evergr tree, creamy-white fragrant mass of fl Au-Sp, plenty of water. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Nylandtia scoparia (Polygalaceae)
1m shrub, leafless at flowering, many small pea-like pink fl with fringed crest Sp, red edible berries. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nylandtia spinosa (Polygalaceae)
"Skilpadbessie", 1m shrub, spine-tipped branches, pink to purple fl Au-Sp, red edible berries, sandy areas, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nymania capensis (Meliaceae)
4m shrub, attractive pink to red fl Wi onwards, beautiful inflated papery red fruit Su, very drought resist. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Odontophorus nanus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump-forming, grey to dark green leaves with dentate margins, creamy yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Oldenburgia grandis (Asteraceae)
"Mountain hunch back", to 5m bushy shrub/tree, dark thick corky bark, large stiff leathery leaves, individual purple thistle-like fl in large flat heads,
fruit small brown nutlet. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Olea europaea ssp africana (Oleaceae)
7m tree, narrow greyish leaves, green-white scented fl Su, small fruits much beloved by birds, drought tolerant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Olea exasperata (Oleaceae)
"Coast olive", 1-7m shrub/rounded tree, greyish-brown bark, narrow leathery leaves, small white fl in heads, yellowish-purple fruit, coastal. Sow Au.
Zone 10.
Oncoba spinosa (Flacourtiaceae)
"Snuff-box tree", 3-5m shrub/small tree, spiny, dark green shiny leaves, showy scented white fl with golden stamens Sp, reddish-brown fruit, med.
Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Oncosiphon africanum (Asteraceae)
Erect ann to 30cm, divided lvs, white daisy fl with yellow centres Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Oncosiphon grandiflorum (= Pentzia grandiflora) (Asteraceae)
To 40cm ann, dissected aromatic leaves, yellow fl heads Sp. About 7500 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Oncosiphon intermedium (Asteraceae)
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Robust aromatic ann to 40cm, divided lvs, deep yellow to orange fl Sp, heads have fluffy appearance. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Oncosiphon piluliferum (Asteraceae)
"Karoostinkkruid", to 30cm ann, yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Oncosiphon suffruticosa (Asteraceae)
30-50cm much-branched ann, aromatic leaves, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Onixotis punctata - see Wurmbea (Colchicaceae)
"Hanekammetjie", 10-20cm geophyte, lanceolate leaves, short spikes of white to pink fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Onixotis stricta - see Wurmbea (Colchicaceae)
20-50cm, 3 channelled leaves, pale pink fl with dark purple centre Sp, wet/water. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Oophytum nanum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, ovoid pulpy leaves, white pink-tipped fl, pot. Sow Au.
Oophytum oviform (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf tufted plant in clusters, pink fl Au, dry Su, water sparingly Au & Wi. Sow Au.
Oplismenus hirtellus (Poaceae)
"Basket grass", creeping or rambling perenn, broad lvs, purple sticky awns, grows in dense shade in forests. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Orbea variegata (Apocynaceae)
4-angled toothed stems form mat, fl variable, but usually yellow with purple-brown dots Au, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ormocarpum kirkii (Fabaceae)
"Small caterpillar pod", to 7m shrub/tree, dark brown scaly bark, small leaflets, large pink pea-shaped fl flushed deep mauve in centre Sp-Su. Sow Sp.
Zone 9.
Ormocarpum trichocarpum (Fabaceae)
"Caterpillar pod", 3m shrub/tree, blackish-brown bark, compound leaves, mauve-pink pea fl Sp-Su, pod with stiff gold hairs. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ornithogalum (Hyacinthaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing & Su-dormant & are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
Ornithogalum cf monophyllum (Hyacinthaceae)
Single leaf, fl not seen, growing in rock pavement. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ornithogalum conicum (Hyacinthaceae)
"Viooltjie", 0.4-1m, showy white fl Su. Sow Au.
Ornithogalum dubium (Hyacinthaceae)
10-50cm, white/yellow/orange fl Sp-Su, cut fl, sun, well-dr soil. Sow Au. White & yellow colour forms available.
Ornithogalum hispidum (Hyacinthaceae)
10-40cm, pubescent leaves, white fl Sp-Su, clay flats or rock outcrops, dry. Sow Au.
Ornithogalum juncifolium (Hyacinthaceae)
15cm, Su-growing, white fl with brown streaks Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Ornithogalum maculatum (Hyacinthaceae)
8-50cm, orange or yellow fl, outer petals with dark tips Sp. Sow Au. Seeds of yellow, orange & dark orange forms available.
Ornithogalum multifolium (Hyacinthaceae)
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"Geelviooltjie", 3-25cm, terete leaves, orange-yellow fl Sp, grows in cracks on rock sheets, very showy. Sow Au.
Ornithogalum pulchrum (Hyacinthaceae)
Robust handsome plant, Su growing, lvs spotty at base, 1m fl spike with green and white fl, very arid area. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ornithogalum sardienii (Hyacinthaceae)
10cm, bulb above ground, upright leaves, white fl Sp. Sow Au.
Ornithogalum saundersiae (Hyacinthaceae)
1-1.5m, Su-growing, white/cream fl Su-Au, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ornithogalum seineri (Hyacinthaceae)
To 40cm, Su-growing, white fl with green stripes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ornithogalum sp (Hyacinthaceae)
10cm, compact heads of white fl, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ornithogalum suaveolens (Hyacinthaceae)
10-50cm, yellow fl with green keels Sp-Su, dry. Sow Au.
Ornithogalum synanthifolium (Hyacinthaceae)
50cm, rosette of broad almost evergreen lvs, head of white fl Sp-Su, easy garden plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ornithogalum thyrsoides (Hyacinthaceae)
"Chinkerinchee", 20-50cm, white fl very variable Sp-Su, cut fl. Sow Au.
Ornithoglossum viride (Colchicaceae)
20cm, channelled leaves, brownish-green fl Sp-Su, very poisonous, dry, Wi & Su rain areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. 8 seeds/pkt.
Orphium frutescens (Gentianaceae)
0.8m shrub, soft thick leaves, stalked deep pink fl Su, coastal often marshy areas, spectacular in flower. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Orthosiphon serratus (Lamiaceae)
To 0.9m multi-stemmed shrub, oval serrated leaves, tubular pink to mauve fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Oscularia caulescens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Small shrub, 3-angled lvs, leaf margins finely dentate, solitary pink fl Sp-Su, fl close at night. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Oscularia cedarbergensis ? (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Erect shrublet to 15cm, keeled lvs, terminal clusters of pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Oscularia deltoides (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Groundcover, pink stems, grey leaves, compact, attractive mauve fl, a little known but very elegant plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Oscularia vredenburgensis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Branched small shrub, crescent shaped lvs, small cymes of bright to purplish pink fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Oscularia vredenburgensis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Branched small shrub, crescent-shaped lvs, cymes of bright pink to purplish-pink fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Osteospermum polygaloides (Asteraceae)
Leafy shrub to 2m, leathery lvs, many yellow daisy fl Sp-Su. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 8.
Osteospermum scariosum (old name Tripteris aghillana) (Asteraceae)
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To 20cm perenn, rough hairy lvs in basal clusters, lovely big yellow fl on long stalks Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Osteospermum sinuatum (Asteraceae)
20-50cm shrublet, semi-succulent greyish-green leaves, yellow fl Wi-Su, 3-winged fruit, dry, palatable plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Osyris speciosa (Santalaceae)
To 2m shrublet, leathery leaves with thickened margins, greenish fl in terminal heads Sp-Au, red to black fruits, grows in coastal sand and limestone.
Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium arborescens (Fabaceae)
Loosely branched tree to 5m, 3-foliate hairy lvs, white fl with purple keel tip Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium bracteolatum (Fabaceae)
Erect or decumbent shrub, densely leafy, tri-foliate leaves, many blue fl in dense spikes. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Otholobium caffrum (Fabaceae)
Erect shrub to 6m on forest margins, leaflets gland dotted, inflorescence of lilac fl with woolly calyx Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Otholobium hirtum (Fabaceae)
2m shrub, stiff branches, small silvery leaves, blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium racemosum (Fabaceae)
Slender re-sprouting small shrub to 0.8m, 3-foliate lvs, slender racemes of purple fl late Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium rubicundum (Fabaceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate glandular lvs, mauve-pink & dark purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8
Otholobium sericeum (Fabaceae)
To 2m with support, scrambling shrub, dense heads of purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Otholobium spicatum (Fabaceae)
Tangled shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate lvs, showy white & violet pea-fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium stachyerum (Fabaceae)
5m loosely branched tree, 3-foliate lvs, white pea-fl with purple keel tip Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium striatum (Fabaceae)
4m shrub/tree, creamy-yellow fl Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium trianthum (Fabaceae)
Slender shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, pale mauve fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Otholobium uncinatum (Fabaceae)
Shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, mauve fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Othonna alba (Asteraceae)
Perenn geophytic succulent perenn to 30cm, yellow daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Othonna arbuscula (Asteraceae)
Fleshy shrub to 2m, often leafless, toothed lvs, yellow fl Au-Wi., dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Othonna carnosa (Asteraceae)
To 20cm, spirally arranged succ leaves, yellow fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Othonna coronopifolia (Asteraceae)
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1-2m shrub, single radiate yellow fl Au-Su, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Othonna cylindrica (Asteraceae)
To 1m loosely branched shrub, yellow/orange fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Othonna filicaulis (Asteraceae)
70cm straggling perenn, white/yellow daisy fl Wi-Sp, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Othonna parviflora (Asteraceae)
"Bobbejaanskool", to 2m robust shrub, leaves with finely toothed margins, dense heads of yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Othonna triplinervia (Asteraceae)
Brittle-stemmed shrub to 1.5m, lvs crowded at branch tips, yellow fl in corymbs on long peduncels Au-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Oxyanthus pyriformis (Rubiaceae)
Shrub/multi-stemmed tree, shiny dark green quilted lvs, clusters of scented white fl moth pollinated, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Oxyanthus speciosus (Rubiaceae)
Slender understorey tree to 8m, glossy dark green lvs with quilted appearance, dense heads of fragrant white fl Su, spindle-shaped fruits. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
Ozoroa paniculosa (Anacardiaceae)
"Common resin tree", to 6m shrub/tree, grey bark, long slender lvs, small whitish fl in loose heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Ozoroa sphaerocarpa (Anacardiaceae)
To 7m tree, wavy leaves with thickened margins, creamy white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pachypodium saundersii (Apocynaceae)
1.5m, gnarled silvery stem, branches with long spines, pinky-white wax-like star-shaped fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Paederia bojeriana ssp foetens (Rubiaceae)
Climbing shrub, velvety stems to several meters, lvs in whorls, campanulate white to greenish yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Panicum natalense (Poaceae)
"Natal buffalo grass", perenn, densely tufted to 0.5m, flat lvs, fl Sp-Au, grazed in spring. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Panicum schinzii (Poaceae)
"Sweet grass", ann tufted grass to 1m, inflorescence is a panicle, very palatable & makes good hay. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Papaver aculeatum (Papaveraceae)
"Wild poppy", 0.8m ann, densely covered with stiff bristly hairs, orange fl Su, disturbed ground. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Paranomus reflexus (Proteaceae)
1-2m shrub, lower leaves dissected, upper leaves entire, spike of greenish-yellow fl Au-Wi, attractive & interesting garden plant. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Parinari curatellifolia (Chrysobalanaceae)
"Hissing tree", to 16m large-crowned tree, dark grey rough bark, small white sweetly scented fl Wi-Sp, yellow fruit, foodplant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Parkinsonia africana (Fabaceae)
"Wild green-hair tree", 4m shrub/tree, branches bent in angular patterns, spiny, attractive yellow fl Sp, very arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Passerina corymbosa (Thymelaeaceae)
Shrub to 2m, linear lvs, spikes fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 8.
Passerina filiformis (Thymelaeaceae)
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"Gonnabos", to 2m erect/pendulous shrub, reddish fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Passerina obtusifolia (Thymelaeaceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, linear lvs, fl in dense spikes Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Passerina rigida (Thymelaeaceae)
1.2m branched shrub, small lvs closely pressed to stem, cream fl turning pink with age, red berries used for dye, dune plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pavetta cf barbertonensis (Rubiaceae)
Shrub / small tree to 2m, lvs clustered towards ends of branches, loose clusters lovely white fl followed by shiny black berries. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Pavetta cooperi (Rubiaceae)
0.8m evergreen shrub, scented fl Su, frost sens, attractive.
Pavetta edentula (Rubiaceae)
"Large-leaved bride's bush", to 4m tree, distinctive angular growth habit, corky bark, shiny lvs, dense heads of sweetly scented showy white fl Sp-Au,
very decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pavetta gardenifolia (Rubiaceae)
"Common bride's bush", to 4m shrub, shiny leaves, heavily scented white to cream fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pavetta lanceolata (Rubiaceae)
"Forest bride's bush", to 7m shrub/tree, glossy leaves, dense white fl heads Su, black fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pavetta schumanniana (Rubiaceae)
"Poison Bride's bush", shrub or small tree, rough bark, opposite obovate lvs in whorls of 3, white strongly scented fl Sp-Su, round black fruits. Sow Sp.
Zone 9.
Pavonia burchellii (Malvaceae)
To 1m hairy herbaceous shrublet in light shade, 3-5 lobed pale green lvs, white to orange fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pavonia clathrata (Malvaceae)
To 1.25m erect branched soft-wooded shrub, palmate hairy leaves, pale yellow fl, decorative bird-cage like seed cases. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pavonia praemorsa (Malvaceae)
2-3m shrub, yellow hibiscus-like fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pelargonium acraeum (Geraniaceae)
1m weakly branched shrub, typical "geranium" lvs, pink fl Au-Su, sun or s/shade, heavier soil, Su-rain. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pelargonium alchemilloides (Geraniaceae)
40cm straggling perenn, attractively marked lvs, umbels of white/pink fl all yr. Sow Au.
Pelargonium aromatic species mixed (Geraniaceae)
A mixture of seeds of aromatic species of Pelargoniums from the Wi rainfall area. Sow Au.
Pelargonium betulinum (Geraniaceae)
1m rounded shrub, coarse lvs with reddish serrated margins, purple fl with darker markings Sp. Sow Au.
Pelargonium betulinum white (Geraniaceae)
1m rounded shrub, coarse lvs with reddish serrated margins, white fl with darker markings Sp. Sow Au.
Pelargonium capitatum (Geraniaceae)
Sprawling perenn, rose-scented velvety lvs, dense heads of rose-pink fl most of year, ground cover, hanging baskets. Sow Au.
Pelargonium cordifolium (Geraniaceae)
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1m shrub, heart-shaped lvs with red margins, mauve-pink fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Pelargonium cotyledonis (Geraniaceae)
30cm, thick succ stem with rough scaly bark, rounded lvs clustered at stem tips, branched inflorescens of white fl in pseudo-umbels, from St Helena.
Sow Sp. Zone 9. 8 seeds/pkt
Pelargonium crithmifolium (Geraniaceae)
50cm succulent shrublet, thick fleshy knobby stems, fleshy pinnate leaves, white fl with red marks Au-Sp, dry hot areas. Sow Au. 10 seeds per packet.
Pelargonium cucullatum (Geraniaceae)
1.6m shrub, hooded leaves, purple fl Sp-Su, slightly aromatic. Sow Au.
Pelargonium denticulatum (Geraniaceae)
2m shrub, balsam-scented sticky finely divided leaves, pinkish purple fl Wi-Su, prune plant to keep it compact, strong light. Sow Au.
Pelargonium hispidum (Geraniaceae)
2.5m shrub, aromatic palmate leaves, pink fl with 2 large & 3 narrow petals Su, light shade, prune, water all yr. Sow Au.
Pelargonium magenteum (Geraniaceae)
1m perenn shrublet, cordate roundish greyish-green lvs, attractive pink/magenta fl with dark spots & stripes Au-Sp. Sow Au. Seed limited - 8 per pkt.
Pelargonium multicaule ssp multicaule (Geraniaceae)
30cm perenn, trailing stems, incised lacy leaves, many magenta fl with darker markings Su, fast, ground cover/hanging baskets. Sow Au.
Pelargonium nanum (Geraniaceae)
Ann/semi-ann prostrate herb with radiating branches, tiny white fl with dark wine-red markings Sp-Su, dry, sun. Sow Au.
Pelargonium papilionaceum (Geraniaceae)
1.5m shrub, large soft aromatic leaves, pinkish fl with dark marking, partial shade. Sow Au.
Pelargonium peltatum (Geraniaceae)
Climbing perenn, stems to 2m, fleshy 5-angled leaves often zoned, pink fl all yr, ancestor of ivy-leaf Pelargoniums, med. Sow Au.
Pelargonium salmoneum (Geraniaceae)
1m multistemmed shrub, with fleshy leaves, umbels of bright salmon pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Pelargonium scabrum (Geraniaceae)
2m shrub, sometimes aromatic rough lvs, white/pink/mauve fl. Sow Au.
Pelargonium sp (Geraniaceae)
Sprawling perenn, variegated lvs, cream fl with red centre Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pelargonium suburbanum (Geraniaceae)
30cm perenn, trailing stems, simple pinnate lvs, pseudo-umbel of dark pinkish-purple fl with dark red marks Wi-Su, ground-cover or hanging basket.
Very attractive. Sow Au.
Pelargonium tabulare (Geraniaceae)
30cm, short-lived perenn, hairy straggly stems, kidney-shaped often zoned leaves, white or pink fl Sp. Sow Au.
Pelargonium vitifolium (Geraniaceae)
To 1m shrub, very aromatic, large slightly rough cordate leaves, capitate inflorescence of pink fl all yr, vigorous. Sow Au.
Pelargonium zonale (Geraniaceae)
1m erect/scrambling shrub, orbicular many-lobed lvs w/without zonation, pink fl with reddish stripes, parent of many hybrids. Sow Au.
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Peltophorum africanum (Fabaceae)
8m spreading decid tree, compound leaves, showy yellow fl Su, leathery pods, med, soft wood, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Pentas micrantha ssp whyliei (Rubiaceae)
Biennial shrublet to 60cm, dark green lvs, white fl in terminal inflorescence all year, damp forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pentzia incana (Asteraceae)
To 1m semi-prostrate greyish-green shrub, heads of yellow fl Wi, pungent but pleasant herbal smell when bruised, dry. Sow Au.
Pergularia daemia var daemia (Apocynaceae)
Twiner, heart-shaped lvs, small white-green-yellow bell-shaped fl opening towards evening Sp-Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Peucedanum caffrum (Apiaceae)
1m shrublet, attractive glaucous fern-like aromatic lvs, umbel of creamy-white fl Sp, good accent plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Peucedanum capense (Apiaceae)
"Lidbossie", 1m shrub, yellow fl Sp-Au, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Peucedanum dregeanum (Apiaceae)
Shrublet to 50cm, pinnate lvs, leaflets with rolled margins, green fl in umbels Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Peucedanum ferulaceum (Apiaceae)
Perenn, finely divided fern-like foliage, long stalked umbels of creamy yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Peucedanum galbaniopse (Apiaceae)
Shrub to 1m, 3-pinnate lvs with glaucous toothed leaflets, compound umbels of yellowish fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Peucedanum galbanum (Apiaceae)
"Blister bush", to 3m shrub, resinous-scented, compound leaves with diamond-shaped leaflets, contact may cause severe skin irritation.
Peucedanum strictum ? (Apiaceae)
Tufted stiffly leafy perenn to 60cm, basal tuft of deeply dissected lvs, compound umbels of yellow fl Su, large fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Peucedanum thodei (Apiaceae)
To 2m perenn, square grooved hollow stems, carrot-like leaves, minute yellowish green fl Su-Au, wet/water, Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Phaenocoma prolifera (Asteraceae)
"Everlasting", 0.6m erect shrub, stiff branches, scale-like leaves, large showy red/pink/white fl Sp-Au, lovely dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pharnaceum lanatum (Molluginaceae)
Erect shrublet to 80cm, white fl in lax cymes Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Philenoptera violacea (old name Lonchocarpus capassa) (Fabaceae)
"Apple leaf/Rain tree", to 18m tree, grey-green pinnate lvs, compact clusters of blue-mauve fl, aromatic. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Phygelius capensis (Scrophulariaceae)
1.5m shrub, red/yellow pendant fl Su, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Phylica axillaris (Rhamnaceae)
0.8-1.5m bushy shrub, long narrow dark green lvs, creamy-white fl in loose heads, cliff tops. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phylica cephalantha (Rhamnaceae)
Shrublet with greyish-yellow branches, narrow leathery lvs with margins rolled under, tiny scented fl in white-woolly heads at branch tips Sp. Sow Au.
Zone 8.
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Phylica imberbis (Rhamnaceae)
1m compact rounded shrub, conical fluffy fl followed by small brown fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phylica litoralis (Rhamnaceae)
Compact rounded shrub to 1m, long dark green lvs, white fl in heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Phylica oleaefolia (Rhamnaceae)
3m shrub, dark green leaves white below, edges rolled under, small white fl Wi, 3-lobed reddish-brown capsule, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phylica pubescens (Rhamnaceae)
1m evergr shrub, feathery foliage, white fl in plumose racemes Au-Sp, cut/dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phylica stipularis (Rhamnaceae)
1m shrub, leaves with tiny stipules, heads of white fl Au-Sp, beautiful red seed capsules. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phyllanthus reticulatus (Euphorbiaceae)
"Potato bush", to 8m shrub/tree, arched branches, small yellow fl before leaves Sp, plant smells of baked potatoes in the afternoon, black berries,
Phyllobolus nitidus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Shrub to 30cm, sometimes low & cushion-like, cylindrical lvs with conspicuous bladder cells, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phyllobolus oculatus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Prostrate succ, flattened ovate lvs with large bladder cells, pale yellow to salmon fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phyllobolus oculatus ? (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Prostrate succ, flattened ovate lvs with large bladder cells, pale yellow to salmon fl Sp, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Phyllobolus splendens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Large shrub to 1m, cylindrical lvs, cream/yellow/pink fl Sp. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Phymaspermum acerosum (Asteraceae)
To 1.5m soft wooded shrub, tufted feathery lvs, showy heads of tiny bright yellow fl Au, med, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Phymaspermum leptophyllum (Asteraceae)
Twiggy sprawling shrub to 1m, fleshy linear lvs, white fl with yellow centres at branch tips Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Piliostigma thonningii (Fabaceae)
"Camel's foot", 3-10m tree, large leathery 2-lobed leaves, tiny white fl Su, large reddish pods edible, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pimpinella stadensis (Apiaceae)
Slender perenn, lvs absent at flowering, unbels of white fl, pink-tipped fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Pittosporaceae)
To 10m tree, leaves brilliant green in sunlight, sweetly scented greenish-white to cream fl Su, golden bunches of fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Platylophus trifoliatus (Cunoniaceae)
"Witels", evergreen tree to 20m in forests & on stream banks, trifoliate narrow lvs with toothed margins, small cream fl in dense heads Su, important
honey tree, useful wood. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Plectranthus ambiguus (Lamiaceae)
25cm spreading perenn, violet-purple fl Au, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Plectranthus calycina (old name Rabdosiella) (Lamiaceae)
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1m, sparsely branched shrub, tiny pink & mauve velvety fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Plectranthus chirindensis (Lamiaceae)
Perenn to 1.5m, aromatic lvs, deep blue fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Plectranthus dolichopodus (Lamiaceae)
60cm, serrated leaves, very dark blue fl, deep shade, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Plectranthus ecklonii (Lamiaceae)
"Large spur-flower bush", to 2m shrub, large leaves with toothed margins, mauve/purple fl Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Plectranthus fruticosus (Lamiaceae)
0.9m shrub, decorative leaves with purple reverse, blue fl Au, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Dark blue form available.
Plectranthus hadiensis (Lamiaceae)
Semi-erect succ shrub, toothed lvs, mauve to purple fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Plectranthus hereroensis (Lamiaceae)
1-1.5m shrub, lovely dark blue fl late Su, good summer annual for hot climates. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Plectranthus leptophyllus (Lamiaceae)
Aromatic perenn shrub to 2m, 4-angled stems, lvs with serrated margins, blue fl, semi-shade, tropical Africa. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Plectranthus oertendahlii (Lamiaceae)
5-20cm perenn, compact mat-forming, silvery variegated leaves, white fl Au, shade, pot. Sow Sp.
Plectranthus petiolaris (Lamiaceae)
Perenn to 1m, mint-scented coarsely toothed lvs, slender fl spikes of deep purple fl Su, grows in shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Plectranthus rubropunctatus ? (Lamiaceae)
Soft perenn, erect/decumbent stems to 2m, furry leaves with reddish glands on under surface, panicles of white fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Plectranthus verticillatus (Lamiaceae)
0.5m perenn groundcover, roots at nodes, white fl Au, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pleiospilos bolusii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf stemless perenn, grey-green thick leaves, bright yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Pleiospilos compactus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Fat green leaves, conspicuously dotted, yellow fl Au. Sow Au/Sp.
Pleiospilos compactus ssp canus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
7cm stemless perenn, dull green leaves, yellow fl with white centre Wi. Sow Au/Sp.
Pleiospilos nelii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, hemispherical leaves, salmon-pink to yellow fl. Sow Au.
Pleiospilos simulans (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, slightly outspread leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Pleiospilos species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of several species. Sow Au.
Podalyria burchellii (Fabaceae)
1m willowy much-branched shrub, silky lvs, felted below, dark pink, magenta & white fl most of the yr. Sow Au. Zone 8. White colour form available.
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Podalyria buxifolia (old name P glauca) (Fabaceae)
Spreading re-sprouting shrublet to 90cm, shiny linear lvs with margins rolled under & felted below, magenta fl Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Podalyria calyptrata (Fabaceae)
3m evergr shrub, greyish lvs, showy mauve/pink pea-like scented fl Wi-Sp, hairy pod, easy, fast, lovely in fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Podalyria leipoldtii (Fabaceae)
Re-sprouting shrub to 2m with small silvery silky paddle-shaped lvs, beautiful pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Podalyria myrtillifolia (Fabaceae)
To 50cm silvery shrub, rosy fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Podalyria rotundifolia (Fabaceae)
1m velvety shrub, beautiful bright pink & white pea-like fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Podalyria sericea (Fabaceae)
0.6m shrub, silvery silky foliage, lovely pale pink fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. A white flowered form also available.
Podocarpus falcatus (Podocarpaceae)
"Outeniqua yellowwood", 30m tree, flaking bark, narrow dark green leaves, fleshy round fruit eaten by bats, valuable wood. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Podranea brycei (Bignoniaceae)
"Zimbabwe creeper", creeper, beautiful pink fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Podranea ricasoliana (Bignoniaceae)
"Zimbabwe creeper", climber, glossy green leaves, lovely pink fl Su, vigorous grower. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pogonarthria squarrosa (Poaceae)
"Herringbone grass", 0.3-1.2m erect sparse/densely tufted grass, short brown racemes of fl which curl slightly upwards Su-Au, used for making hand
brooms, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Pollichia campestris (Illecebraceae)
"Waxberry", 20-60cm straggling shrublet, white fl all yr, edible white berries. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Polygala fruticosa (Polygalaceae)
To 1.5m shrub/semi-decumbent, pointed heart-shaped leaves, pink fl with paler keel Su-Sp.Sow Au. Zone 8.
Polygala microlopha (Polygalaceae)
To 60cm shrub, sparse leathery leaves, purple fl in short terminal racemes Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Polygala myrtifolia (Polygalaceae)
To 3m shrub/tree, bright green leaves, magenta/pink pale-crested fl all year, adaptable, attractive. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Polygala virgata (Polygalaceae)
2m shrub, slender branches, sprays of deep magenta fl with dark tuft on keel Sp-Su, attractive in fl. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Prenia pallens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Prostrate succ plant, flattened lvs, pink fl with white centres. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prionium serratum (Prioniaceae)
"Palmiet", robust bluish-green plants with sharply serrated lvs, resemble pinapple tops, stems absorb water, plants root into streambeds in big stands,
fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Prismatocarpus crispus (Campanulaceae)
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Robust hairy ann to 50cm, few linear toothed lvs, beautiful blue/lilac cup-shaped fl Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prismatocarpus diffusus (Campanulaceae)
15-45cm shrublet, narrow leaves, violet/white fl with reflexed petals Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prismatocarpus fruticosus (Campanulaceae)
50-90cm erect/straggling shrublet, white/blue fl with dark reverse Su-Au, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prismatocarpus pedunculatus (Campanulaceae)
Erect/sprawling perenn to 50cm, needle-like lvs, bowl-shaped white fl with brown/purple reverse Su - Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Protea acuminata (Proteaceae)
1-2m rounded shrub, smooth flat linear leaves, fl small with wine-red bracts in late Wi & Sp. Sow Au.
Protea aurea (Proteaceae)
3-5m, oblong leaves, candle-shaped buds open to a cream/pink fl like a shuttle-cock Su-Au, very adaptable. Sow Au.
Protea compacta (Proteaceae)
3.5m, cup-shaped fl have long pink involucral bracts with ciliate margins Au & Wi, ideal cut fl, very attractive. Sow Au.
Protea coronata (Proteaceae)
2-3m, deep cup-shaped fl with apple-green bracts & white to pink woolly awns forming a crown Au-Sp, easy. Sow Au.
Protea cynaroides - spring (Proteaceae)
"King Protea", 0.3-2m, distinctive lvs, huge fl heads with white/pink/red bracts all yr depending on the variant, easy. Spring flowering variant. Sow Au.
Protea cynaroides - summer (Proteaceae)
"King Protea", 0.3-2m, distinctive leaves, huge fl heads with white/pink/red bracts all yr depending on the variant, easy. Summer flowering variant.
Sow Au.
Protea cynaroides - winter (Proteaceae)
"King Protea", 0.3-2m, distinctive lvs, huge fl heads with white/pink/red bracts all yr depending on the variant, easy. Winter flowering variant. Sow Au.
Protea decurrens (Proteaceae)
0.5m, small pinkish-brown fl clustered on lower branches Sp, yeasty smell, rodent pollinated, sun, well-dr soil. Sow Au.
Protea eximia (Proteaceae)
2-5m, broad cordate leaves, large red fl Sp with long spathulate inner bracts widely splayed, easy in cultivation. Sow Au.
Protea grandiceps (Proteaceae)
2m, broad oval blue-green leaves, pink to red fl Sp to Su, dense white/maroon beards, tolerates frost, showy. Sow Au.
Protea hybrids (Proteaceae)
Various attractive natural hybrids including P neriifolia x longifolia. Please ask for details. Sow Au.
Protea laurifolia (Proteaceae)
8m shrub/tree, blue-green leaves with horny margins, white to pink bearded fl all yr, dry areas. Sow Au.
Protea lepidocarpodendron (Proteaceae)
2-3m shrub, luxuriant foliage, narrow oblong fl, attractive white/pink inner bracts edged with dense dark beard Wi, coast, fast. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Protea longifolia (Proteaceae)
1.5m shrub, long narrow lvs, white/pink/green bracts with prominent woolly black knob in centre Wi, coast, fast. Sow Au.
Protea lorifolia (Proteaceae)
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1-3m shrub, large strap-like leaves, large fl with creamy/pink bracts & central purple-brown beard Au-Wi, dry. Sow Au.
Protea mundii (Proteaceae)
3-8m shrub/tree, small oblong red/white fl Su-Wi, fast, easy, good cut fl. Sow Au.
Protea neriifolia (Proteaceae)
To 3m shrub, narrow oblong leaves, fl bracts creamy-green to deep pink, beard white to purple-black Su-Sp, coast. Sow Au.
Protea nitida (Proteaceae)
5m tree, light bluish/sea green leaves, young leaves crimson, creamy-white saucer-like fl Wi, coast, good wood. Sow Au.
Protea obtusifolia (Proteaceae)
2-4m shrub, rich dark green leaves, large red fl Au-Sp, coastal, excellent cut fl, alk soils. Sow Au.
Protea punctata (Proteaceae)
2-4m shrub/tree, blue-grey leaves, waterlily-like fl, bracts open wide & white/pink fl is in middle Su-Wi, dry areas. Sow Au.
Protea repens (Proteaceae)
"Sugarbush", 4m shrub/tree, long narrow lvs, involucral bracts red/white & sticky Wi-Su, easy, adaptable, variable, cut fl. Sow Au. Red, white and
red-tipped white forms are available.
Protea repens red (Proteaceae)
"Sugarbush", 4m shrub/tree, long narrow lvs, involucral bracts red & sticky Wi-Su, easy, adaptable, variable, cut fl. Sow Au. Seeds of a small form are
also available.
Protea repens white (Proteaceae)
"Sugarbush", 4m shrub/tree, long narrow lvs, involucral bracts white & sticky Wi-Su, easy, adaptable, variable, cut fl. Sow Au.
Protea scolymocephala (Proteaceae)
1m shrub, linear pointed lvs, small creamy-green fl with outwardly splayed creamy/pinkish bracts Wi-Sp, sand, coastal, easy, very attractive. Sow Au.
Protea stokoei (Proteaceae)
Shrub to 2m, beautiful pink fl with dense brown beard Au-Sp, very rare. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Protea subvestita (Proteaceae)
2-5m shrub/tree, Su-rain, elliptic leaves, creamy-white/pink/carmine fl Su-Wi, similar to P. lacticolor. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Protea sulphurea (Proteaceae)
0.5m spreading shrub, pendulous sulphur yellow bowl-shaped fl with greenish-purple bracts Au-Wi. Sow Au.
Protea susannae (Proteaceae)
2-3m shrub, crushed lvs have sulphurous odour, attractive brownish-pink fl Au-Sp, sandy acid/alk soil, fast, robust. Sow Au.
Pseudarthria hookeri (Fabaceae)
"Velvet bean", to 2m shrub, sandpapery ovate leaves, loose sprays of beautiful dainty pink fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia (Euphorbiaceae)
"Kudu berry", to 12m decid tree, fiery coloured leaves Au, small fl Wi-Su, yellow round fruit eaten by game, med, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pseudosbeckia swynnertonii (Melastomataceae)
1.2m shrub, leaves dark green above, yellowish green below, beautiful saucer-like purple fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pseudoschoenus inanis (Cyperaceae)
Rhizomatous perenn, stout reed-like stems to 1m, spikelets pale brown, high altitude plant. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
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Pseudoselago serrata (Scrophulariaceae)
30-90cm perenn, crowded recurved hairless leaves, dense heads of mauve fl Su, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pseudoselago spuria (Scrophulariaceae)
15-60cm ann/perenn, toothed leaves, heads of purple/pink/white fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Psoralea affinis (Fabaceae)
To 3m slender erect shrub, 5-9 foliate leaves, blue fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Psoralea aphylla (Fabaceae)
1-3m shrub, tiny scale-like leaves, branches arch under weight of blue scented fl Su, damp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Psoralea kougaensis sp nova (Fabaceae)
"Broad-lvd fountain bush", woody shrub to 3m, angular branches, compound lvs, blue pea-like very showy fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Psoralea montana sp nov (Fabaceae)
Tree-like shrub to 2m, 7-9-foliate lvs, profuse blue & white fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Psoralea odoratissima (Fabaceae)
Tree-like shrub to 6m, yellowish stems, 9-12 foliate lvs, white to pale mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Psoralea sp (Fabaceae)
2m shrub, atrractive green/grey foliage with sprays of bicolored blue fl, showy, high altitude. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Psoralea triflora (Fabaceae)
Erect re-sprouting shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, white & purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Psoralea verrucosa ? (Fabaceae)
Erect shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, blue or mauve fl late Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Psychotria capensis (Rubiaceae)
To 7m evergr shrub/tree, glossy lvs, small cream fl Sp-Su, red berries attract birds, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Psychotria kirkii (Rubiaceae)
"Nodule-leaved bird-berry", to 6m shrub, dot-like nodules on leaves, creamy-white to yellow-green fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Ptaeroxylon obliquum (Rutaceae)
"Sneezewood", to 20m decid shrub/tree, lvs compound, whitish bark, attractive scented cream fl Sp-Su, good rose-red wood, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pterocarpus angolensis (Fabaceae)
"Kiaat", to 16m tree, dark bark, velvety leaves, orange-yellow pea-shaped fl in large branched sprays Sp-Su, distinctive circular pod covered with
harsh bristles surrounded by membranous wavy wing, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pterocelastrus tricuspidatus (Celastraceae)
"Cherrywood", 6m shrub/tree, shiny dark green lvs pink when young, creamy to white scented fl Wi-Su, orange fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Pteronia camphorata (Asteraceae)
0.3-1m aromatic shrub, white stems, needle-like leaves, yellow fl with papery bracts Sp, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pteronia glauca (Asteraceae)
1m rounded compact grey-leaved shrub, masses of clear yellow fl Sp, very showy in dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Pteronia incana (Asteraceae)
To 0.6m much branched grey-leafed shrub, clear yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Pteronia mucronata (Asteraceae)
To 80cm compact rounded shrub, hard silvery leaves, clusters of golden fl, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Pteronia undulata (Asteraceae)
Dense shrub to 1m, small undualate lvs, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pterygodium acutifolium (Orchidaceae)
Slender plants to 40cm, 3-4 lvs up stem, rich yellow fl Sp - Su usually after fires, found in seasonally wet habitats. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pterygodium alatum (Orchidaceae)
To 20cm, basally clustered narrow lvs, dense raceme of pale greenish yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pterygodium catholicum (Orchidaceae)
"Moederkappie", Wi rain, 12-30cm, sulphur yellow fl turning reddish, occasionally cream Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Putterlickia pyracantha (Celastraceae)
2-6m shrub/tree, red-brown bark, spiny branches, white fl Su, attractive green capsules tinged with red, yellow seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Putterlickia verrucosa (Celastraceae)
Slender shrub to 3m, purple-brown stems with conspicuous lenticels, long spines, clustered lvs, small white fl in heads Sp, decorative orange fruits.
Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pycnostachys reticulata (Lamiaceae)
1.4m shrub, interesting blue fl shaped like a witch's hat Wi, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pycnostachys urticifolia (Lamiaceae)
1m herbaceous perenn, spikes of blue fl Su, showy, dry fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Pyrostria hystrix (Rubiaceae)
"Porcupine bush", shrub to 3m in rocky areas, multi-stemmed, right-angled rigid branchlets, dark green lvs in clusters, tiny yellow fl Su, yellowish
fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Quaqua mammillaris (= Caralluma mammillaris) (Apocynaceae)
"Aroena", leafless with toothed stems, brownish-red to black fl Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Rabiea albinota (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"S'keng-keng", compact dwarf, paired sickle-shaped leaves with conspicuous pearl-like dots, golden-yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp.
Rabiea difformis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Small compact Aloe-like rosettes of sickle-shaped lvs dotted with prominent spots, yellow fl Sp-Su, Su rain, cold winters. Sow Sp.
Radinosiphon leptostachya (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, several narrow basal lvs, 4-12 pink to purple fl per stms Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Radyera urens (Malvaceae)
"Wildepampoen", prostrate perenn, large hairy leaves on trailing stem, large orange-red to brownish hibiscus-like fl Sp, dry, med. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Rafnia elliptica (Fabaceae)
Erect shrublet to 1m, elliptic lvs, large yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Rafnia triflora (Fabaceae)
1-2m robust shrub, large leaves, lovely yellow pea fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rapanea gilliana (Myrsinaceae)
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"Dwarf Cape beech", to 4m shrub/tree, greenish fl Au-Wi, round black fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rapanea melanophloeos (Myrsinaceae)
"Cape beech", 4-20m evergr tree, young lvs red, small green fl Wi-Su, purple fruit, med, easy, beautiful wood. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Rauvolfia caffra (Apocynaceae)
"Quinine tree", 6-20m evergr tree, dense heads white scented fl Wi-Sp, black fruit, bitter latex, med, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Restio bifarius (Restionaceae)
1m erect tussock, decorative chestnut-brown seed heads Su, accent or feature plant, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Restio festucaeformis (Restionaceae)
To 40cm, sparsely branched scapes with many spikelets, very attractive small plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Restio leptostachys (Restionaceae)
Tangled perenn, stems branched, large bracts on fl, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Restio tetragonus (Restionaceae)
Tufted perenn to 1.5m, graceful light green silky soft feathery branches, 4-angled stems. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae)
"Dogwood", 5m evergr shrub/tree, glossy leaves, attractive edible berries, med, garden tree. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Rhigozum obovatum (Bignoniaceae)
1-3m shrub, showy bright yellow fl Sp-Su, flattened capsule, browsed by stock, beautiful in fl, dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Rhigozum zambesiacum (Bignoniaceae)
Shrub/small tree, frilly yellow bignonia-like fl Sp-Su, extremely showy, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rhinacanthus gracilis (Acanthaceae)
Scrambling herb to 1m, long green lvs, fl in loosely branched inflorescences, white/mauve fl with very slender tube Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Rhodocoma arida (Restionaceae)
2m erect tussock, decorative arching seed heads, beautiful feature plant, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rhodocoma capensis (Restionaceae)
2m arching restio with reed-like stems and fine foliage. An extremely elegant plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rhodocoma gigantea (Restionaceae)
2-3m restio, very handsome plant, finely divided foliage when young, arching plumes when adult. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rhoicissus digitata (Vitaceae)
"Baboon grape", climber/shrub, red-brown hairs on branches, 3-5 foliate leaves, greenish-yellow fl Su, purplish fruit, coast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rhoicissus tomentosa (Vitaceae)
"Wild grape", vigorous evergreen climber, edible dark red fruit Au, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Rhoicissus tridentata (Vitaceae)
"Bobbejaantou", shrub/climber, greenish fl Au, black fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Small densely branched plants, sickle-shaped intense green lvs with whitish dots and prominent tooth on back, yellow fl tinged red on backs of petals.
Sow Au. Zone 9.
Rhus (Anacardiaceae)
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See Searsia. The entire genus in South Africa has been re-named.
Rhynchosia adenodes (Fabaceae)
Prostrate perenn, 3-foliate lvs, terminal leaf dotted with resin, yellow pea-flowers Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Rhynchosia nitens (Fabaceae)
Silvery silky shrublet to 1m, ovate leaflets, yellow fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Roella arenaria (Campanulaceae)
40cm perennial, sprawling shrublet, rough-textured narrow leaves, single terminal blue/white fl have scaly bracts Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roella ciliata (Campanulaceae)
50cm perenn, large blue/mauve fl with dark markings Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roella dregeana (Campanulaceae)
Erect perenn to 30cm, scale-like reduced hairy lvs against stems, pale blue or white fl at branch tips Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roella incurva (Campanulaceae)
Perenn to 40cm, stiff toothed reduced lvs, beautiful white or blue fl usually with dark spots on petals Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roella triflora (Campanulaceae)
10-30cm shrublet, bluish-mauve fl with dark zone Su-Au. Sow Au.
Roepera fulva (Zygophyllaceae)
Sprawling or upright shrub to 1m, grey-green lvs with no stalk, pale yellow fl marked with red at base of petals, 5-angled fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roepera fuscatum (Zygophyllaceae)
Erect shrub to 1m, bifoliate lvs, deep yellow fl may have red markings Au - Sp, coastal limestone areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roepera morgsana (old name Zygophyllum) (Zygophyllaceae)
1.5m shrub, big yellow fl Sp-Au, 4-winged fruit green then papery-brown, coastal sands. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rogeria longiflora (Pedaliaceae)
1-1.5m ann/biennial, 5cm tubular white fl, long horny seed capsules good for dried arrangements. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Romulea (Iridaceae)
The nearest ally to this genus is the Crocus. The flowers, mostly on short stalks, come in a wide range of colours, and are from an equally wide range
of habitats. Almost all are worthy of cultivation. All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-
Romulea albiflora (Iridaceae)
Long leaves, showy white fl late Sp, from Middelpos, Karoo. Sow Au.
Romulea amoena (Iridaceae)
8-12cm, beautiful large pink to red fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea atrandra (Iridaceae)
20cm, large magenta fl Wi-Sp, well-dr soil. Sow Au.
Romulea austinii (Iridaceae)
To 10cm, narrow channeled lvs, yellow honey-scented fl with brown blotches Au-Wi. Sow Au.
Romulea cedarbergensis (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, narrow lvs, white to pale pink fl with yellow cup early Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea citrina (Iridaceae)
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10-35cm, lemon-yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea cruciata var intermedia (Iridaceae)
Narrow filiform grooved lvs, magenta-pink fl with violet blotches. Sow Au.
Romulea discifera (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, yellow fl, unusual disc-shaped corm. Sow Au.
Romulea diversiformis (Iridaceae)
8-20cm, buttercup yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea flava (Iridaceae)
5-30cm, white/yellow/blue/pink fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. White form available.
Romulea hantamensis (Iridaceae)
To 5cm, several grooved leaves, 3-6 brilliant magenta fl with violet margins produced successively over 3 weeks, pot. Sow Au. Zone 7. Seeds need
cold stratification to germinate.
Romulea hirsuta (Iridaceae)
6-30cm, rose/apricot-pink fl Sp, sometimes with dark blotches in throat, cup yellow/orange. Sow Au.
Romulea hirta (Iridaceae)
5-20cm, ciliate leaves, yellow fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
Romulea kamisensis (Iridaceae)
10-15cm, magenta-purple fl with violet blotch & veins, throat with white & purple stripes Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea komsbergensis (Iridaceae)
12-30cm, rose-magenta fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea leipoldtii (Iridaceae)
5-30cm, cream-white & yellow fl Sp, damp. Sow Au.
Romulea longipes (Iridaceae)
4-35cm, 2 basal lvs, cream-apricot fl with yellow cup Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea luteoflora (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, 4-grooved lvs, yellow fl with dark lines or blotches around cup Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Romulea macowanii (Iridaceae)
20-40cm, Su-growing, 3-6 grooved lvs, golden-yellow fl, high altitude sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Romulea monadelpha (Iridaceae)
12-40cm, striking deep red fl with black throat Sp, one of the "large reds". Sow Au.
Romulea montana (Iridaceae)
8-30cm, shiny buttercup-yellow fl with dark brown blotches in throat Wi-Sp, stony ground. Sow Au.
Romulea monticola (Iridaceae)
10-25cm, golden yellow fl with dark veins Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea multisulcata (Iridaceae)
30-50cm, aquatic, 2 long erect grooved leaves, buttercup yellow fl Sp, in seasonal pools. Sow Au.
Romulea namaquensis? (Iridaceae)
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Identification not confirmed. Sow Au.
Romulea neglecta (Iridaceae)
15-30cm, large red fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea obscura (Iridaceae)
10-50cm, yellow/apricot fl with dark veins Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea obscura var blanda (Iridaceae)
8cm, deep rosy pink or dark old-rose fl with dark purple blotches in throat Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea obscura var subtestacea (Iridaceae)
Small plant, basal lvs, rosy-pink/dark old-rose/terracotta fl with dark purple blotches (with no encircling bluish area) Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea pearsonii (Iridaceae)
20cm, yellow cup-shaped fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea sabulosa (Iridaceae)
12-40cm, red fl marked yellow and black Wi-Sp, dry. Sow Au.
Romulea saxatilis (Iridaceae)
10-25cm, narrow leaves which are bent or suberect, magenta-pink fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea schlechteri (Iridaceae)
8-30cm, violet/ pink/cream/yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea setifolia var setifolia (Iridaceae)
4-12cm, smaller yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea sladenii (Iridaceae)
7-9cm, white & yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea sp (Iridaceae)
Orange fl, from Namaqualand, could be R namaquensis. Sow Au.
A variety of Romuleas not seen in flower & not identified. Sow Au.
An unidentified species from the Cedarberg. Sow Au.
Romulea subfistulosa (Iridaceae)
15cm, wide almost fistulose leaves, rose fl with reddish-black blotches in throat, yellow cup Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
Romulea syringodeoflora (Iridaceae)
12-20cm, ribbed leaves, showy magenta pink fl late Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea tabularis (Iridaceae)
10cm, blue & yellow fl Sp, moist sandy areas. Sow Au.
Romulea tetragona (Iridaceae)
8-20cm, ciliate leaves, rose to lilac/pink fl Sp. Sow Au.
Romulea thodei (often named R. campanuloides) (Iridaceae)
5-10cm, Su-growing, slender lvs, pale to bright pink fl with yellow/white inside tube Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
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Romulea triflora (Iridaceae)
20cm, yellow or sometimes white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
Rosenia humilis (Asteraceae)
Gnarled cobwebby shrublet to 30cm, linear hairy lvs, yellow daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rosenia oppositifolia (Asteraceae)
Gnarled twiggy shrublet to 30cm, linear lvs often glandular hairy, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Rotheca cf quadrangulata (old name Clerodendron) (Lamiaceae)
Shrub to 4m sometimes scrambling, branches 4- angled, opposite lvs often with dentate margins, fl corolla with 4 lobes greenish & median lobe deep
violet to bright blue. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rotheca myricoides (old name Clerodendrum) (Lamiaceae)
Scrambling shrub/small multi-stemmed tree, purple-brown branchlets, finely hairy lvs, pale blue to purple fl in terminal heads Su, edible black fruits,
Rothmannia capensis (Rubiaceae)
"Wild gardenia", 5-14m evergr tree, fragrant white/yellow bell-shaped fl Su, large round fruits, med, attractive, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rothmannia globosa (Rubiaceae)
6m evergr tree, white bell-shaped fragrant fl with pink markings Sp, woody round fruit, med, easy, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rubus ludwigii (Rosaceae)
Shrub/small tree, dark green leaves with white undersides, attractive pink fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Rumex sagittatus (Polygonaceae)
"Climbing sorrel", perenn, arrow-shaped leaves, attractive sprays of reddish winged fruits, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ruschia multiflora (Mesembryanthemaceae)
1m multi-branched shrub, many white fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ruschia pungens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
2m shrub, magenta fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ruschia putterillii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
10-15cm compact rounded perenn, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Ruschia sp (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact ground hugging hardy Mesemb. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Cushion-like plant, fl not seen, high altitude Swartberg. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prostrate creeping plant, fl not seen, high altitude Franschoek. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ruschia spinosa (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Shrubby succulent to 50cm, whitish grey lvs turning coppery with age, purple fl in a layered spiny inflorescence. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ruschia tenella (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Bushy shrublet with thin branches, bright green triangular leaves, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ruschia unidens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
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16cm shrublet, pink fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ruttya ovata (Acanthaceae)
4m lanky shrub, white spotted fl Sp, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Saltera sarcocolla (Penaeaceae)
1m sparsely branched shrub, leathery rounded overlapping leaves, pink fl with sticky bract-like leaves, Cape endemic. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Salvia africana-caerulea (Lamiaceae)
2.5m aromatic shrub, blue/violet/pink fl Sp-Su, sandy areas, med. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Salvia africana-lutea (Lamiaceae)
2m shrub, aromatic grey leaves, 2-lipped fl of rich tan colour Sp-Su, calyx enlarges in fruit, bracts persist, coastal, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Salvia chamelaeagnea (Lamiaceae)
"Afrikaansesalie", to 2m aromatic shrub, blue to blue-purple fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Salvia dentata (Lamiaceae)
1m branched shrub, aromatic grey leaves with toothed margin, groups of blue fl Sp, decorative purple to red persistent calyx. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Salvia disermas (Lamiaceae)
1.2m aromatic shrub, many white to pale mauve fl Wi-Au, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Salvia lanceolata (Lamiaceae)
To 2m shrub, grey leaves, dull rose/bluish fl Sp-Au, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Salvia muirii (Lamiaceae)
To 60cm twiggy shrublet, leathery grey leaves, blue fl with white throat Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sansevieria hyacinthoides (Dracaenaceae)
"Wildedatel, wildewortel", 30-50cm perenn, white fl Su-Au, dry, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sansevieria metallica (Dracaenaceae)
Robust plant to 1.6m in sand forest, 1m pale green channelled lvs with white markings, scented fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sansevieria metallica (Dracaenaceae)
Robust plant to 1.6m in sand forest, 1m pale green channelled lvs with white markings, scented fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sarcostemma viminale (Apocynaceae)
"Spantou", leafless scrambler, greenish fl all yr, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium bicallosum (Orchidaceae)
30cm, 1-3 ovate lvs, dull white fl, greenish with purple patch at spurs Sp, after fires. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Satyrium carneum (Orchidaceae)
30-80cm, 2 lvs flat on ground, large pink fl in dense spike Sp, coastal hills & dunes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium erectum (Orchidaceae)
45cm robust plant, large spikes pink fl with darker spots. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium foliosum (Orchidaceae)
30cm, 2-3 ovate lvs near base, dense inflorescence of pale yellowish-green fl tinged purple-brown Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium hallackii (Orchidaceae)
To 40cm, Su rain, partly erect lvs, dense inflorescence of pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Satyrium lupulinum (Orchidaceae)
To 25cm, 1-3 lvs often with purple undersides, dense inflorescence of dull yellowish-green fl tinged purple Sp-Su, often fl after fire. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium neglectum (Orchidaceae)
14-95cm, Su rain, 2 leaves, small sweety-scented pink-dark red/orange fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Satyrium odorum (Orchidaceae)
"Ruiktrewwa", 20-50cm, green fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium pallens (Orchidaceae)
To 50cm, 2 prostrate fleshy lvs, white to cream fl in racemes Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium pumilum (Orchidaceae)
1-3cm, rosette-like lvs, fl dull green outer, dark maroon inner Sp-Su, emit smell of putrid meat. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Satyrium situsanguineum (Orchidaceae)
2 basal sub-erect lvs, dense raceme of white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Scabiosa africana (Dipsacaceae)
To 0.8m perenn, tufted leaves, attractive mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Scabiosa buekiana (Dipsacaceae)
To 30cm erect perenn, hairy leaves clustered at base, mauve fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Scabiosa columbaria (Dipsacaceae)
20-80cm perenn, tufted deeply incised leaves, white/mauve/pink fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Scabiosa incisa (Dipsacaceae)
50cm perenn, leaves dissected, attractive mauve fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Scadoxus cyrtanthiflorus (Amaryllidaceae)
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To 1m bulbous plant from Uganda, grows in shade in forest at high altitude on the equator, big showy heads of pendulous red flowers. Zone 8.
Sceletium emarcidum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Semi-tuft forming vygie, straw-yellow fl, med Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sceletium tortuosum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
"Kougoed", 20cm sprawling perenn, white fl Sp, interesting mesem used as intoxicant by Hottentots & Bushmen, med. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Schefflera umbellifera (Araliaceae)
"Bastard cabbage tree", to 10m tree, smooth grey bark, dark green leaves crowded at end of branches, greenish-cream to yellowish fl in loose heads
Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Schinziophyton rautanenii (Euphorbiaceae)
"Manketti tree", 15-20m spreading tree, squat bole, grey to light golden brown bark, dark leaves, loose sprays of yellow fl, male & female fl on
separate trees, egg-shaped fruit, food-plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Schizachyrium sanguineum (Poaceae)
"Red autumn grass", perenn tufted grass, red colour late in growing season, thin culms, reddish racemes, thatching grass. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Schizaea pectinata (Schizaeceae)
"Curly grassfern, toothbrush fern", grasslike habit, a typical "toothbrush", fertile erect fronds, found in drier areas in Cape mountains. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Schizocarphus nervosus (Hyacinthaceae)
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Erect leaves, Su-growing, leaf veins raised, white fl on long stalks Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Schizostylis (Iridaceae)
See Hesperantha
Schmidtia kalihariensis (Poaceae)
Annual to 1m, has sour smell but is grazed & is nutritious, grows quickly. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Schoenoxiphium lanceum (Cyperaceae)
Tufted perenn to 60cm, dull gold spikelets Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Schotia afra (Fabaceae)
"Karoo boer-bean", 3-5m tree, twisted gnarled trunk, feathery leaves, showy red fl Sp, woody pods, edible seeds, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Schotia brachypetala (Fabaceae)
"Weeping boer-bean", 16m tree, bronze leaves, crimson fl Sp, copious nectar attracts birds & insects, edible seeds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Schotia latifolia (Fabaceae)
"Bush boerbean", 3-10m tree, dense growth habit, showy pink to crimson fl Su-Au, copious nectar loved by sunbirds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Schrebera alata (Oleaceae)
"Wing-leaved wooden pear", to 8m small tree, grey/brown bark, shiny dark green leaves, sweetly scented white fl with pink flush Su, woody
pear-shaped fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Scilla nervosa (Hyacinthaceae)
See Schizocarphus nervosus.
Scutia myrtina (Rhamnaceae)
"Cat-thorn", to 5m scrambler/small thorny tree, yellow fl Sp-Su, purple fruit. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 9.
Searsia angustifolia (Anacardiaceae)
2-4m shrub/tree, 3-foliate, small yellowish fl Sp, along rivers in dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Searsia batophylla (Anacardiaceae)
2m shrub, ash-grey leaves, large sprays of wine-coloured berries, extremely attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Searsia burchellii (Anacardiaceae)
"Taaibos", to 2m much branched shrub, long stalked glossy leaves, round hairless fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia chirindensis (Anacardiaceae)
To 6m tree, young leaves red, tiny yellowish fl Su, attractive shiny red fruit, red wood with sheen. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Searsia crenata (Anacardiaceae)
3-5m shrub/tree, very small white to cream fl Au, very attractive berries, coastal, good hedge plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia dentata (Anacardiaceae)
"Nana-berry", to 6m shrub/tree, greyish-brown bark, deeply toothed leaves, small yellow fl heads in profusion Sp, bright shiny fruit, foodplant, good
garden subject. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia divaricata (Anacardiaceae)
"Mountain Kuni-bush", spreading shrub, dark green prominently veined lvs, red fruit, mountainous areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia fastigiata (Anacardiaceae)
Much branched shrub/small tree to 3m, narrow small lvs, cream fl Su, shiny brown fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia glauca (Anacardiaceae)
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"Kuni-bush", 2m shrub, blue-grey foliage, golden brown fruits Su, good bird shrub. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Searsia gueinzii (Anacardiaceae)
3m shrub/tree, spiny branches, blue to grey-green lvs, small fl Su-Au, shiny brown fruit, med, hard red wood. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia incisa (Anacardiaceae)
4m shrub/tree, oak-like leaves, greenish-yellow fl Wi-Su, shaggy cream to pinkish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Searsia krebsiana (Anacardiaceae)
"Mountain currant", to 4m gnarled shrub/crooked tree, dark rough bark, leathery lvs which turn golden yellow Au, small yellowish fl in short sprays
Su-Au, fleshy fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia laevigata (Anacardiaceae)
4m evergr shrub/tree, lanceolate glossy leaves, small fl Su-Au, russet-red fruit, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Searsia lancea (Anacardiaceae)
8m evergr tree, scented greenish fl attract bees Wi-Sp, fruit attracts birds, fast, easy, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia leptodictya (Anacardiaceae)
4m evergr shrub/tree, graceful drooping branches, small fl Su-Au, orange fruit attract birds, drought hardy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia longispina (Anacardiaceae)
3-5m shrub/tree, spiny branches, greyish-green leaves, small fl Au, brown fruits, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia lucida (Anacardiaceae)
1-5m shrub/tree, dark green leaves, tiny yellow fl Au-Sp, decorative fruits, coast. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Searsia nebulosa (Anacardiaceae)
"Sand taaibos", to 3m climber/scrambling shrub/tree, conspicuous veining on under surface of leaves, small yellowish fl in branched heads Su-Au,
attractive heads of red-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia pallens (Anacardiaceae)
To 3m much-branched shrub, grey-brown bark, olive-green leaves, sprays of fl, chestnut brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia pendulina (Anacardiaceae)
"White karee", to 10m willow-like shrub or tree, greenish-yellow fl Sp-Su, easy & decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia pentheri (Anacardiaceae)
"Common crow-berry", to 6m branched shrub/tree, dark green leaves, small heads of fl Au, glossy orange-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia pyroides (Anacardiaceae)
"Skeweblaar taaibas", thorny shrub/scrambler, white fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia refracta (Anacardiaceae)
2-4m spiky shrub/small tree, terminal sprays fl Su, bluish-brown fruit with white bloom. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia rehmanniana (= S. macowanii) (Anacardiaceae)
"Blunt-leaved taaibos", to 5m tree, leathery scalloped lvs, small greenish-yellow fl Su-Au, reddish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia tomentosa (Anacardiaceae)
"Wild currant", 2-5m shrub/small tree, cream fl Wi-Su, grey furry fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia undulata (Anacardiaceae)
Shrub, dark green largish leaves, attractive reddish fruit, drought resistant, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Searsia zeyheri (Anacardiaceae)
To 4m shrub/tree, small leaflets. small greenish-yellow fl Sp-Su, russet-red fruit.
Sebaea aurea (Gentianaceae)
Short-lived annual to 30cm, oval lvs, 4-petalled yellow fl Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sebaea exacoides (Gentianaceae)
5-30cm ann, simple/slightly branched, large yellow/cream fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sebaea pentandra (Gentianaceae)
Ann to 30cm in damp areas, yellow star-like fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Sebaea sedoides (Gentianaceae)
30cm, attractive yellow fl on upright stems Au, grassland, robust. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Selago fourcadei (Scrophulariaceae)
Densely leafy shrublet to 30cm, tufts of linear lvs, short spikes purple or white flushed with mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Selago glomerata (Scrophulariaceae)
Densely leafy shrub to 1m, tufted glossy lvs, panicles of white fl Sp - Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Selago melliodora (Scrophulariaceae)
Bushy perenn to 0.5m, clustered hairy lvs, rounded heads of white fl flushed mauve Su, honey scented. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Selago scabrida (Scrophulariaceae)
20-45cm, white fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senecio acaulis (Asteraceae)
Erect/sprawling succulent perenn to 30cm, terete lvs in terminal tufts, large solitary white or yellow fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Senecio achilleifolius (Asteraceae)
"Slootopdammer", shrubby perenn to 60cm forming dense mats, sometimes in streambeds, deeply finely lobed lvs woolly when young, yellow sweetly
scented fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Senecio arenarius (Asteraceae)
"Hongerblom", 15-40cm ann, lovely purple daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senecio barbertonicus (Asteraceae)
Compact rounded shrub to 1m, cylindrical succ lvs, bright yellow clusters of fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Senecio chrysocoma (Asteraceae)
"Umthithimbili wentaba", 1-2m biennial, long narrow leaves, creamy-white/yellow fl in terminal heads Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Senecio cinerascens (Asteraceae)
1m compact shrub, ash-grey leaves, showy yellow fl Wi-Sp, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senecio cotyledonis (Asteraceae)
Thick-stemmed succ shrublet to 60cm, fleshy cylindrical lvs, yellow fl in dense corymbs Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senecio elegans (Asteraceae)
To 1m ann, divided leaves fleshy at coast, lovely purple daisy fl Sp, sand, coast. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senecio glastifolius (Asteraceae)
1m shrub, mauve fl Sp-Su, very showy in fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
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Senecio halimifolius (Asteraceae)
0.3-1.5m much-branched shrub, yellow fl Su, coastal dunes.
Senecio lanifer (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 60cm in rosettes, hairy lobed or toothed lvs, magenta fl in terminal heads Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Senecio linifolius (Asteraceae)
To 1.5m shrub, long narrow semi-succ lvs, dark green above & grey below, small yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Senecio longiflorus (Asteraceae)
To 1.5m erect much-branched succ shrub, decid lvs before fl appear, greenish/yellowish white fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Senecio macrocephalus (Asteraceae)
Slender herb, 60cm fl stem from basal rosette of leaves, purple fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Senecio macrospermus (Asteraceae)
Big grey lambswool leaves in elegant rosettes, large heads of showy yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Senecio pinifolius (Asteraceae)
Sparsely branched leafy shrublet to 40cm, needle-like lvs, solitary yellow fl Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senecio pyramidatus (Asteraceae)
To 40cm shrub, fleshy leaves, yellow fl Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Senecio radicans (Asteraceae)
"Bobbejaantoontjies", trailing perenn, fusiform leaves, white/mauve fragrant fl Au-Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Senecio retrorsus (Asteraceae)
To 1.5m robust perenn, branching stem, large flattish heads of small yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Senecio rigidus (Asteraceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, roughly hairy stems with dense toothed lvs, clusters of yellow daisy fl Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Senecio scapiflorus (Asteraceae)
Basal cluster of leaves with long petioles, young plants densely woolly, purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senecio seminiveus (Asteraceae)
Compact dwarf shrub in rounded clumps, unfurled lvs very white-woolly, bright yellow fl on 10cm stalks, very attractive high altitude plant. Sow Sp.
Zone 7.
Senecio tamoides (Asteraceae)
"Canary creeper", semi-succ scrambler, triangular leaves, fl heads in loose rounded sprays of yellow daisy-like fl mainly Au-Wi, popular garden plant.
Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Senna italica ssp arachoides (Fabaceae)
To 60cm shrublet, prostrate to decumbent stems, bright yellow fl with brown veins Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Senna petersiana (Fabaceae)
12m evergreen tree, compound glossy leaves, showy yellow fl in loose branched sprays Wi, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Serruria florida x rosea (Proteaceae)
Small shrub to 0.7m, pink flowers Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Sesamothamnus lugardii (Pedaliaceae)
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Caudiciform, succ shrub/small tree resembling a miniature baobab, finely peeling bark, strong spines, grey lvs in clusters, beautiful large white fragrant
fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sesamum alatum (Pedaliaceae)
1m, erect little-branched shrub, upper leaves narrow, faintly toothed, rose-pink solitary fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Sesamum angustifolium (Pedaliaceae)
To 2m erect ann/perenn, variable leaves, purple/pink/mauve fl often spotted inside. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sesamum calycinum (Pedaliaceae)
1m ann of arid areas, simple furry lvs, rose to maroon fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sesamum capense (Pedaliaceae)
Perenn to 1m, brilliant blue fl with speckled centre. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sesamum sp (Pedaliaceae)
To 1m perenn, hairy lvs, large soft pink fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Sesamum triphyllum (Pedaliaceae)
1m shrub, large blue fl with rose centre. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Sesbania sesban (Fabaceae)
"River bean", 2-5m tree, red-brown bark, grey-green lvs, hanging sprays of yellow fl with deep red speckles on back of upper petals Au-Sp, rubbed lvs
produce foaming "soap". Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Setaria megaphylla (Poaceae)
"Broad leaved bristle grass", robust dark-green tufted grass, palatable & attractive, grows in shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Setaria sphacelata (Poaceae)
"Golden timothy, Bristle grass", to 1m perenn, golden-yellow spikelets Su-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Setaria verticillata (Poaceae)
"Bur bristle grass", soft ann tufted grass, palatable, barbs on bristles cling to clothes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sida alba (Malvaceae)
30-75 cm ann/perenn, white to yellow fl Sp & Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Sideroxylon inerme (Sapotaceae)
"White milkwood", to 10m shrub/tree, gnarled trunk, milky latex, small greenish fl Su-Wi, fleshy purplish fruit, med, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Silene bellidioides (Caryophyllaceae)
30-60cm perenn, basal rosette of leaves, white/pink fl with deeply divided petals Sp-Su, coastal, damp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Silene crassifolia (Caryophyllaceae)
Perenn to 50cm, fleshy felted lvs, white to yellow fl, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Silene primulaeflora (Caryophyllaceae)
Carrot-like root, pink to cream fl, sandy soil. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Sisyndite spartea (Zygophyllaceae)
Compact reed-like shrub, large yellow fl Su-Au, distinctive hairy seed capsules, showy specimen plant for dry gardens. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Smelophyllum capense (Sapindaceae)
"Buig-my-nie", to 4m small tree with brittle branches, compound toothed lvs, greenish fl Su, fleshy seeds eaten by animals. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Smilax anceps (Smilaceae)
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"Thorny-rope/ Leg-ripper", herbaceous climber, prickly stems, oblong coppery lvs, copious umbels of creamy-green fl Sp-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Solanum catombelense (Solanaceae)
Shrub to 0.6m, sometimes with spines, white to violet fl, scarlet fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Solanum guineense (Solanaceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, softly leathery lvs, mauve to light blue fl Wi - Sp, yellow to red berries. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Solanum linnaeanum (Solanaceae)
"Bitter Apple", 1m shrub, 1cm yellow spines, deeply lobed spiny lvs, purple fl Wi-Sp, large yellow fruits, med. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Solanum tomentosum (Solanaceae)
"Slangappelbos", to 1m spiny shrub, purple fl Au-Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Sophora velutina ssp zimbabwensis (Fabaceae)
Small shrub, slightly hairy compound lvs, lovely yellow pea-like fl in trusses. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sopubia cana (Orobanchaceae)
30cm perenn, semi parasitic on grass, showy dusky pink fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sorghum bicolor (Poaceae)
Robust tufted grass to 3m, wide lvs with white midrib, open panicle of fl Jan-June, grows in damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Improved forms used as food
for people & animals, used as thatching grass, & fuel & syrup made from stems.
Sorghum versicolor (Poaceae)
To 1m tall with distinctive sprays of dark seeds, a palatable grass but danger of prussic acid poisoning when cut young or subject to drought, contains
a valuable essential oil called palma-rosa oil. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sparaxis (Iridaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing & Su-dormant & are from Zone 8.
Sparaxis bulbifera (Iridaceae)
15-45cm, spike of star-shape white/cream fl Sp. Sow Au.
Sparaxis caryophyllacea (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, several prostrate lvs, 2-4 zygomorphic yellow & white fl flushed with mauve Sp, sweetly scented. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sparaxis elegans (Iridaceae)
9-20cm, beautiful salmon occasionally white fl marked purple & yellow Sp. Sow Au.
Sparaxis fragrans (Iridaceae)
7-25cm, unpleasantly scented yellow/cream/beige fl Sp, pot. Sow Au.
Sparaxis grandiflora ssp acutiloba (Iridaceae)
8-25cm, bright yellow long-lasting fl Sp. Sow Au.
Sparaxis grandiflora ssp grandiflora (Iridaceae)
8-20cm, very large deep reddish-purple fl Sp, striking species. Sow Au.
Sparaxis grandiflora ssp violaceae (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, violet fl Sp. Sow Au.
Sparaxis maculosa (Iridaceae)
20cm, showy purple and yellow flowers Sp. Sow Au.
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Sparaxis meterlekampiae (Iridaceae)
15-30cm, 5-7 leaves, dark purple fl Sp. Sow Au.
Sparaxis pillansii (Iridaceae)
To 65cm, pink to red fl marked with yellow & purple Sp. Sow Au.
Sparaxis tricolor (Iridaceae)
10-40cm, striking orange/salmon-pink fl with yellow & black centre Sp. Sow Au.
Sparaxis villosa (Iridaceae)
15-35cm, fragrant yellow, white & mauve fl Sp, clay. Sow Au.
Sparmannia africana (Tiliaceae)
7m evergr shrub/tree, large hairy leaves, showy white fl with golden & purple stamens Wi-Su, capsule has spiny bristles, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sparmannia ricinocarpa (Tiliaceae)
2m shrub, showy white fl Wi-Su, distinctive spiky seed capsules, margins of moist evergr forests. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Spatalla incurva (Proteaceae)
Erect well-branched shrub to 1m, branches densely covered with hairs, needle-like lvs, pale pink to carmine hairy fl Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Spathodea campanulata (Bignoniaceae)
"African tulip", to 20m tree with rounded open crown, buttresses on trunk, dark green leaves, brilliant flame scarlet cup-shaped fl, beautiful, Tropical
Africa. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Spetaea lachenaliflora (Hyacinthaceae)
To 40cm, suberect fleshy deeply channelled lvs, lovely purple-blue Lachenalia-like fl in a long spike Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sphedamnocarpus pruriens (Malpighiaceae)
Climbing shrublet/climber with twining stems, beautiful delicate pale yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Spiloxene capensis (Hypoxidaceae)
10-35cm, variable fl white/yellow with or without iridescent green centres Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. Yellow and blue/white forms available.
Spiloxene flaccida (Hypoxidaceae)
"Sterretjie", 6-25cm, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Spiloxene schlechteri (Hypoxidaceae)
6-9cm, yellow fl with dark reverse Wi-Sp, marshy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Spiloxene serrata (Hypoxidaceae)
6-20cm, several sub-erect channelled lvs, yellow/orange/white fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Staberoha aemula (Restionaceae)
50cm erect tussock, very attractive male flower heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stachys cuneata (Lamiaceae)
Shrub to 1m, stems covered with felt-like hairs, grey green lvs felty below, strongly aromatic, pink, mauve or purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stachys natalensis (Lamiaceae)
Straggling perenn, stem & lvs hairy, ovate lvs, white fl with violet markings on lower lip Sp-Au, grows in semi-shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Stapelia gigantea (nobilis) (Apocynaceae)
20cm, very variable, compact to straggly, deeply lobed fl buff/reddish/purplish, slightly hairy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
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Steganotaenia araliacea (Apiaceae)
"Carrot tree", 2-7m tree, jagged leaves, clustered small green fl Sp, heart shaped fruit, tree smells strongly of carrots, med, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Steirodiscus tagetes (Asteraceae)
10-30cm ann, lovely long-lasting yellow fl Sp, sandy areas. About 1380 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sterculia rogersii (Sterculiaceae)
To 6m tree with thickened trunk, lovely bark, simple leaves, greenish-yellow fl flushed with pink, marked with pink/red Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Seeds
limited.
Stoebe alopecuroides (Asteraceae)
"Katstertbos", to 1.5m robust shrub, pungent leaves, white fl in dense spikes Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stoebe plumosa (Asteraceae)
To 1.2m ash-grey much-branched compact shrub, 1mm long leaves in tufts, fl purple/brown Au-Wi, attractive, very aromatic. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stoeberia beetzii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Shrubby plant to 50cm, greyish green lvs, terminal cymes of white fl Wi & Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Stomatium alboroseum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact plants forming clumps, elevations on lvs form small white teeth-like warts, lvs rough, white to pink fl, dry stony areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stomatium mustelinum (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Compact plant, grey lvs spread widely with only tongue-shaped leaf surface visible, margins toothed, pear-scented yellow fl, plant well camouflaged
amongst shale in nature. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stomatostemma monteiroae (Periplocaceae)
Climber to 10m, orange brown stems, narrow ovate lvs, clusters of creamy white bell-like fl with maroon/brownish purple speckled centre Sp-Su,
woody fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Strelitzia juncea (Strelitziaceae)
To 1.5m, similar to S.reginae, but leaves are rush-like without leaf blades, orange & blue fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Strelitzia nicolae (Strelitziaceae)
"Natal wild banana", 7m tree, very large leaves, blue & white fl any time, good accent plant near water. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Strelitzia reginae (Strelitziaceae)
To 1.5m shrub, large basal leaves, orange & blue fl Su-Au, black seeds with orange hair, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Strelitzia reginae - yellow (Strelitziaceae)
Identical to S. reginae, but with yellow & blue instead of orange & blue fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Streptocarpus candidus (Gesneriaceae)
Perenn, tuft of suberect lvs, tubular white scented fl with yellow stripe & violet spots Su, damp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Streptocarpus cyaneus ? (Gesneriaceae)
Flowers not seen, grows in shady forested gullies. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Streptocarpus dunii (Gesneriaceae)
To 15cm, solitary leaf to 25cm, brick red fl on branched stems, under rocks at higher altitudes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Streptocarpus gardenii (Gesneriaceae)
Perenn often epiphytic, strap shaped leaves, pale violet fl Su-Au, forest, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
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Streptocarpus grandis (Gesneriaceae)
1 large leaf, fl white to pale violet Sp-Su, many fl open together. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Streptocarpus micranthus (Gesneriaceae)
Stemless perenn, single dark green hairy leaf reddish below, many funnel-shaped white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Streptocarpus pusillus (Gesneriaceae)
To 12cm, 1 leaf with scalloped margins, many white fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Streptocarpus rexii (Gesneriaceae)
10-20cm perenn, thick velvety leaves, violet fl Su-Au, damp shady areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Streptocarpus roseo-albus (Gesneriaceae)
Perenn, rosette of partially-erect lvs, spike of 2-6 fl, rose-pink fl paler on the outside Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Strophanthus petersianus (Apocynaceae)
"Sand Forest Poison Rope", scrambling shrub, creamy white fl, pinkish red on outside, dangling petal lobes Sp, med, charm against evil. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Strophanthus speciosus (Apocynaceae)
3m scrambling evergr shrub, scented yellow fl with rust patches Sp-Su, med, poisonous leaves & seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Strychnos henningsii (Strychnaceae)
"Red bitterberry", small to medium tree, glossy green lvs with clearly visible veins, small greenish-cream to orange fl Su, 1-2cm thinly fleshy orange to
black fruit, fruit & bark have toxic alkaloids, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Strychnos madagascariensis (Loganiaceae)
"Black monkey orange", to 6m shrubby tree, smooth bark, shiny dark lvs, small clustered greenish fl Sp-Su, edible round yellow fruit, fast. Sow Sp.
Zone 10.
Strychnos pungens (Loganiaceae)
"Spiny-leaved monkey-orange", to 6m tree, stiff leathery lvs, small clustered greenish-white fl Sp, edible yellow woody shelled fruit, med. Sow Sp.
Zone 10. 6 seeds per packet.
Strychnos spinosa (Loganiaceae)
"Spiny monkey orange", 1-7m tree, grey roughish bark, thorny branchlets, oval leathery lvs, dense heads creamy green fl Su, deep yellow
woody-shelled fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Strychnos usambarensis (Loganiaceae)
"Blue bitterberry", small/medium tree, soft shiny leaves borne horizontally, faintly scented greenish-white fl Su-Au, orange fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone
10.
Suregada zanzibariensis (Euphorbiaceae)
Shrub/small tree to 5m, horizontal branches, gloosy green lvs with toothed margins & covered in raised glands, small creamy green fl Sp-Su, 3-lobed
pale brown woody seed capsules with orange fruits, resembles a citrus tree, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sutera aethiopica (Scrophulariaceae)
Shrublet to 30cm, opposite toothed lvs, short terminal racemes of pink or violet fl with yellow throats Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sutera campanulata (Scrophulariaceae)
20-45cm ann/perenn, mauve fl Sp-Au, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sutera halimifolia (Scrophulariaceae)
Gnarled shrublet to 35cm, toothed lvs, long racemes of pink/mauve fl with yellow tubes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sutera neglecta (Scrophulariaceae)
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60cm perenn herb with many stems from underground rootstock, panicle of lilac to mauve fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Sutera sp (Scrophulariaceae)
40cm aromatic perenn, white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sutera titanophila (Scrophulariaceae)
Perenn to 20cm, toothed lvs, short racemes white to mauve fl with yellow throat Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9,
Sutherlandia species (Fabaceae)
See Lessertia species
Swartzia madagascariensis (Fabaceae)
"Snake bean", 4m tree, leathery lvs, white sprays of sweetly scented fl Sp, sausage-shaped fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Syncarpha argyropsis (Asteraceae)
Spreading silvery-leaved groundcover, delicate pink fl fading to white Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha canescens (Asteraceae)
40cm perenn, many tiny silvery-grey leaves, everlasting fl purple centres & shining pink bracts Su-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha dregeana (Asteraceae)
"Rooisewejaartjie", to 60cm dwarf shrub, oblong callous-tipped lvs, single ruby-red fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha gnaphaloides (Asteraceae)
"Everlasting", 30cm woolly shrublet, yellow fl Sp-Su, good dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha milleflora (Asteraceae)
To 2m shrub, woolly leaves, small red cone-shaped buds open to straw-coloured heads Au-Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha paniculata (Asteraceae)
40cm shrublet, silvery foliage, heads of white everlasting fl Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha speciosissima (Asteraceae)
0.5m perenn, grey woolly leaves, attractive white everlasting fl Sp, similar to S.vestita. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha variegata (Asteraceae)
"Sewejaartjie," to 0.6m perenn, large white solitary fl Sp, bracts arranged in chequered fashion, dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha vestita (Asteraceae)
"Cape everlasting", 1m woolly shrub, large white everlasting fl with purplish centres Su, dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Synnotia (Iridaceae)
See Sparaxis.
Syringodea longituba (Iridaceae)
4-10cm, violet/violet-blue fl with orange-yellow/yellow throat Au-Wi, pot. Very limited seed. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tabernaemontana ventricosa (Apocynaceae)
Medium understorey tree to 8m, smooth bark, glossy dark green lvs, trumpet-shaped white sweet smelling fl Su, wrinkled paired pods split to reveal
orange fleshy seeds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Talbotia elegans (Velloziaceae)
Mat-forming monocot found on damp shady rock faces, fibrous stem creeps along the rock, 20cm keeled leaves, single white to pale violet fl Su, good
container plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Talinum caffrum (Portulacaceae)
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"Porcupine root", to 40cm erect/reclining perenn, leaves on short stalks, yellow fl Su, med, leaves used as soap. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tarchonanthus camphoratus (Asteraceae)
9m shrub/tree, camphor-scented green lvs, pale velvety below, cream fl Au-Wi, woolly fruits, attractive, coast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tarenna supra-axillaris (Rubiaceae)
Shrub/small evergreen tree, narrow leathery lvs, clusters of creamy white fl in leaf axils Su, black fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tecomaria capensis - orange (Bignoniaceae)
4m evergr shrub, many stems, compound lvs, showy sprays orange fl Wi-Su, ornamental hedge plant/climber. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tecomaria sp (Bignoniaceae)
Similar to T. capensis ssp nyassae, but smaller leaflets, a single trunk (more like a tree) and yellow orange flowers. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Telopea speciosissima (Proteaceae)
"Waratah", 2-3m evergreen shrub, long toothed leaves, deep coral red fl in globose head surrounded by crimson bracts, Aust. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tephrosia capensis (Fabaceae)
Straggling subshrub, pinnate leaves, pink/purple fl in scattered racemes Sp-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Tephrosia cordata (Fabaceae)
Woody shrub to 0.5m, 5 pairs leaflets with bristle at tip & heart shaped stipule, purple pea fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tephrosia grandiflora (Fabaceae)
1m shrub, reddish stems, greyish-green compound leaves, bright cerise pea fl Sp-Su, flat leathery pod. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tephrosia multijuga (Fabaceae)
Small much branched shrublet to 1.5m, divided lvs, slender inflorescence with pink or red fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tephrosia polystachya (Fabaceae)
1m shrub, olive leaves, pink fl Au, damp areas, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Terminalia prunioides (Combretaceae)
3-7m shrub/tree, branchlets spine-tipped, white to pale yellow fl Su, striking plum-red fruits Su-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Terminalia sericea (Combretaceae)
4-10m tree, peeling flaky bark, pale leaves with silvery silky hairs, cream fl Sp-Su, pink fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tetradenia riparia (Lamiaceae)
"Wild ginger", 1.5m shrub, highly aromatic foliage, sprays of misty white/pink fl Sp-Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tetragonia fruticosa (Aizoaceae)
"Kinkelbossie", perenn to 50cm with white woody stems, soft lvs with margins rolled under, yellow fl Sp, 4-winged fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tetraria thermalis (Cyperaceae)
"Berg palmiet", over 2m robust tufted perenn, dense brown spikelets Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tetraselago wilmsii (Scrophulariaceae)
Perenn herb, sharply pointed leaves, dense dome-shaped mauve to purple to pale blue fl heads Su-Au, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Teucrium africanum (Lamiaceae)
Greyish perenn to 30cm, hairy lvs, white fl in leaf axils Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thalictrum rhynchocarpum (Ranunculaceae)
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"False maidenhair", to 4m perenn herb, beautiful large divided lvs, green to purple fl, moisture & shade loving. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus acuminatus (Restionaceae)
30cm compact habit with feathery basal foliage, topped by silver plumes of seed. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus bachmannii (Restionaceae)
0.7m, papery golden seed heads, decorative arching habit. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus cinereus (Restionaceae)
0.8m restio, stems reed-like, attractive plumed inflorescence. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus erectus (Restionaceae)
To 1.5m tall tussock, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus fraternus (Restionaceae)
To 1m, simple culms. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus fruticosus (Restionaceae)
30-60cm, tufted, tufts of sterile branches on simple scapes, velvety. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus insignis (Restionaceae)
"Thatching reed", 2m restio, very attractive tussocks, decorative fl, pot or open ground, sand, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus lucens (Restionaceae)
0.5m restio with silvery bracts, dry gravelly slopes, good feature plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus platypteris (Restionaceae)
75cm erect clumps with golden papery female fl, will tolerate drier conditions. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus rigidus (Restionaceae)
80cm fertile scapes usually with sterile branches clustered at nodes, attractive silvery seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus spicigerus (Restionaceae)
1.5m clump forming coastal species, rounded arching habit, similar to T. insignis, decorative, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thamnochortus sporadicus (Restionaceae)
0.5m, culms unbranched, brown bracts, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thereianathus juncifolius (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, slender lvs, lax spike of blue to mauve fl white in throat, fl Su-Au in seeps & damp places in mountains. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thereianthus bracteolatus (Iridaceae)
17-25cm, terete leaves, deep blue to white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thereianthus ixioides (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, linear lvs, dense spikes white fl with violet markings in centre, late Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thereianthus minutus (Iridaceae)
10cm, dainty purple fl Sp, very showy in a tiny pot planted en masse. Likes to be crowded. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thereianthus spicatus (Iridaceae)
30cm, linear leaves, fl pale blue to purple Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Thespesia acutiloba (Malvaceae)
4m shrub/tree, large leaves, large yellow fl late Su, round yellowish fruit, mangrove swamps & along tidal waters. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
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Thinopyrum distichum (Poaceae)
"Sea wheat", robust stoloniferous perenn to 80cm, rolled linear lvs with sharp points, aromatic edible shoots, coastal dunes, used in erosion control.
Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Thorncroftia lotteri (Lamiaceae)
To 2m semi-deciduous shrub, felty grey-green lvs, pink fl with pink longlasting bracts Su, likes sun. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Thunbergia alata (Acanthaceae)
"Black-eyed Susan", climber, heart-shaped leaves, orange fl with black centres Su, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Thunbergia natalensis (Acanthaceae)
0.6m shrub, beautiful mauve fl with golden throat Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tinnea rhodesiana (Lamiaceae)
1m compact habit, interesting maroon fl, very floriferous. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Titanopsis calcarea (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, spathulate crowded leaves with whitish tubercles or warts (cells filled with calcium), yellow to rust-coloured fl. Sow Au.
Titanopsis fulleri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, spathulate crowded leaves, yellow fl, pot. Sow Au.
Titanopsis hugo schlechteri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clumps of very warty leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Titanopsis primosii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf plant, clusters to 8cm diameter, grey-green tuberculate lvs, primrose yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Titanopsis species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of several species. Sow Au.
Trachyandra bulbinifolia ? (Asphodelaceae)
To 40cm, 5 - 10 linear lvs, diffuse spray of white fl with brownish central stripe on each tepal Wi - Sp, grows in red dune sand in Richtersveld & S
Namibia. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra ciliata (Asphodelaceae)
Sprawling plant to 50cm, soft spongy channelled lvs usually hairy, white fl in elongate racemes, pendent fruits. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Trachyandra divaricata (Asphodelaceae)
"Waaibossie", to 80cm, fleshy prostrate leaves, white fl with green keels Sp, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra falcata (Asphodelaceae)
To 60cm, flat leaves, pale mauve fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra hirsuta (Asphodelaceae)
To 60cm, several leaves, white fl Sp, hairy seed pods. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra hirsutiflora (Asphodelaceae)
60cm, white fl on tomentose raceme, pink reverse, Wi-Sp, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra muricata (Asphodelaceae)
To 50cm, linear leaves, white fl in panicles Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra revoluta (Asphodelaceae)
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50cm, white fl with brown keels Sp, coast, damp sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra smalliana (Asphodelaceae)
To 50cm, fine lvs, delicate white fl in compact spikes (similar to a Bulbinella), very pretty. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Trachyandra tabularis (Asphodelaceae)
To 80cm, white to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trema orientalis (Ulmaceae)
"Pigeonwood", to 13m shrub/tree, glossy leaves with serrated edges, small yellowish-green fl Su, dark purple fruits attract birds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Triaspis glaucophylla (Malpighiaceae)
To 2m shrub, ovate to orbicular lvs, lilac/bluish/white fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tribulus pterophorus (Zygophyllaceae)
Ann creeper with prostrate stems, pinnate grey-green lvs with long whitish hairs, pale yellow fl Sp-Au, large 5 winged fruits with no spines. Sow Sp.
Zone 8.
Trimeria grandifolia (Flacourtiaceae)
"Wild mulberry/ Ears of the spirits", to 10m tree, light/greenish brown bark, shiny lvs, very small greenish white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tripteris angolensis (Asteraceae)
1m perenn, dentate lvs, many yellow fl Sp - Su, very arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tripteris hyoseroides (Asteraceae)
50cm ann, aromatic, hairy leaves with wavy margin, groups of orange daisy fl with dark centres Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tripteris oppositifolium (old name Osteospermum) (Asteraceae)
0.5-1m erect shrub, lovely yellow fl Wi-Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tripteris sinuata (Asteraceae)
See Osteospermum sinuatum.
Tritonia (Iridaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant unless otherwise specified.
Tritonia bakeri (Iridaceae)
Linear lvs to 70cm, long-tubed cream to pale mauve fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia cooperi (Iridaceae)
40-60cm, white/cream fl becoming pink Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia crocata (Iridaceae)
25-40cm, attractive orange fl Sp-Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia deusta (Iridaceae)
25-40cm, reddish-orange fl with reddish-black marks in throat Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia dubia (Iridaceae)
20cm, lanceolate lvs, regular cup-shaped salmon to orange pink fl with dark veins Wi - Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia florentiae (Iridaceae)
Small plants, recurved leaves with slender middle vein, bright golden yellow fl with reddish throat Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia nelsonii (Iridaceae)
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20cm fan of lvs, 1 spike of fl not seen, Su-growing plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tritonia pallida (Iridaceae)
"Katjietee", 20-40cm, long-tubed cream to pale lilac fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia parvula (Iridaceae)
To 25cm, linear lvs, spike of reddish to orange fl with yellow markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia securigera (Iridaceae)
15-40cm, orange/yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia squalida (Iridaceae)
25-40cm, attractive white to pink to mauvish pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis antholyza (Iridaceae)
"Karkarblom, Bergpypie", to 90cm, lanceolate to linear leaves, tubular yellowish pink to red fl with dark streaks Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis burchelli (Iridaceae)
To 0.9m, linear leaves, bright red fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis caffra (Iridaceae)
To 80cm, flat leaves, many scarlet fl on spikes Su, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis flexuosa (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, ovate lvs prominently 2-veined, margins undulate, dense spike of pale pink fl with darker markings Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis lata (Iridaceae)
To 30cm, linear lvs, lax spike of deep pink fl with dark markings Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis longituba (new name T. antholyza) (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, large showy pink to flesh-coloured fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis parviflora (Iridaceae)
15-40cm, yellow & brown fl Su, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis pulchella (Iridaceae)
20cm plant with short leaves, spikes of beautiful pink fl in mid-summer. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis ramosa ? (Iridaceae)
12-50cm bulb,narrow leaves,large pink fl on branched stems Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis sp (Iridaceae)
An unidentified species from Table Mountain. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis triticea (Iridaceae)
To 90cm, linear leaves, scarlet tubular fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tulbaghia acutiloba (Alliaceae)
Long narrow folded leaves, Su-growing, pendulous fl with orange corona & purplish reflexed perianth segments early Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tulbaghia capensis (Alliaceae)
15-35cm, Wi-growing, brown to purple fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tulbaghia dregeana (Alliaceae)
25cm, Wi-growing, clumped narrow leaves, green & yellow fl Sp, Sow Au. Zone 8.
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Tulbaghia galpinii (Alliaceae)
15cm scape of rose-pink fl, found in moutainous areas, Su growing. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tulbaghia ludwigiana (Alliaceae)
40cm, Su-growing, bell-shaped yellow fl with green calyx Sp, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tulbaghia simmleri (Alliaceae)
30-50cm, evergreen, mauve long-lasting, sweetly scented fl Au-Sp, cut fl, easy, sun, drought resistant, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tulbaghia simmleri white (Alliaceae)
30-50cm, evergreen, white long-lasting, sweetly scented fl Au-Sp, cut fl, easy, sun, drought resistant, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tulbaghia violaceae (Alliaceae)
20-30cm, Su-growing, evergreen, dainty mauve umbels all year, plant smells of garlic when injured. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Turraea floribunda (Meliaceae)
Shrub to small tree usually scrambling, simple lanceolate lvs with margins rolled under, showy clusters of white fl changing to yellow Su, pollinated by
sunbirds & hawkmoths, woody fruits split open to reveal red seeds, med & magical. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Turraea obtusifolia (Meliaceae)
"Small honeysuckle", 1.5m evergr shrub, glossy leaves, showy white waxy fl Su, red seeds, pot, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tylecodon cacalioides (Crassulaceae)
30-60cm succ, stems covered with spirally arranged leaf bases, attractive tall yellow inflorescence Su, Karoo. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Tylecodon grandiflorus (Crassulaceae)
7cm long leaves wither before flowering, fl tall, erect, with curved orange-red corolla. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Tylecodon paniculatus (Crassulaceae)
"Botterboom", to 2m, very thick soft stems covered with yellowish papery bark, leaves fall before brick red fl appear. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Tylecodon wallichii (Crassulaceae)
30-50cm, short gnarled stems, nodding pale greenish-yellow fl Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Tylophora lycioides (Apocynaceae)
Perenn climber, small white to pale yellow fl Su, erect fruits, med, in shaded areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10
Tylosema esculentum (Fabaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 1.00 per Seed | UK£ 2.25 per Pkt / UK£ 0.60 per Seed | Rand 15.00 per Pkt / Rand 8.00 per Seed
Prostrate, trailing stems to 2m, showy yellow fl, edible tuber & seed said to taste like cashew nut when roasted, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 8. 6 seeds/pkt.
Tylosema fassoglense (Fabaceae)
Prostrate shrublet, trailing stems from large woody underground tuber, tendrils, large lvs, racemes of yellow crinkled fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 5 seeds
per pkt.
Uncarina grandidieri (Pedaliaceae)
To 2.5m shrub/small tree, hairy lobed leaves, bright yellow fl, spiny fruit, Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 6 seeds/pkt
Ursinia anthemoides (Asteraceae)
30cm ann, very finely cut/lobed leaves, large salmon to yellow daisy fl Sp-Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ursinia chrysanthemoides (Asteraceae)
To 1m perenn, yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ursinia nana (Asteraceae)
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5-40cm spreading ann, tuft of fine feathery leaves at base, yellow daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Ursinia nudicaulis (Asteraceae)
Perenn, very divided lvs clustered below, yellow fl on long naked stalks Su- Au. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Ursinia paleacea (Asteraceae)
To 0.9m shrublet, yellow fl Sp-Su, mountain slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ursinia pilifera (Asteraceae)
15-35cm shrublet, white/yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ursinia punctata (Asteraceae)
Erect/sprawling shrublet to 50cm, finely divided lvs, yellow fl on long wiry stems Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ursinia sp (Asteraceae)
Various unidentified species from the SW Cape. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ursinia trifida (Asteraceae)
Leafy shrublet to 60cm, 3-toothed lvs, solitary yellow daisy fl on wiry stems Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Uvaria lucida (Annonaceae)
Evergr climber/shrub, elliptic grey lvs with prominent veins, heads of fleshy green fl, hairy orange brown fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Vangueria infausta (Rubiaceae)
"Mispel", to 3m shrub, leafy bush, clusters of greenish-yellow fl Sp, round yellow fruit, food plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Vanheerdia divergens (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Clump forming, laterally compressed intense red leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Vanheerdia roodiae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Small compact branched plant, triangular to semi-circular lvs, leaf surface felty, large golden yellow fl Wi. Sow Au/Sp.
Vanheerdia species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A mixture of species. Sow Au.
Veltheimia bracteata (Hyacinthaceae)
25-60cm, Wi-growing, undulating leaves in rosette, raceme of pendulous cylindrical pink fl Sp, easy, shade or s/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Veltheimia bracteata - yellow (Hyacinthaceae)
40cm, Wi-growing, undulating leaves in rosette, raceme of pendulous cylindrical yellow fl Sp, easy, shade or s/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8. The seeds are
hand pollinated from yellow fl plants, but only come 50% true from seed.
Veltheimia capensis (Hyacinthaceae)
20-40cm, Wi-growing, greyish-green undulating lvs, mottled pink fl Au-Wi, full sun, sandy soil. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Vepris lanceolata (Rutaceae)
"White iron wood", to 5m small forest tree, small cream fl Su-Au, good butterfly plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Vernonia capensis (Asteraceae)
25cm slender perenn, greyish-green pinnate lvs, purple fl Su, the smoke of burning plants is believed to divert hailstorms! Sow Su. Zone 9.
Vernonia colorata (Asteraceae)
To 3m shrub, ovate leaves with wavy margins, white/pale mauve fl in many rounded heads Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Vernonia galpinii (Asteraceae)
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"Bloukwasbossie", to 0.5m ann in clumps, lovely pinky-mauve fl Sp-Au, attracts butterflies. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Vernonia mespilifolia (Asteraceae)
Scrambling shrub, fl mauve fading to white Su-Au, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Vernonia oligocephala (Asteraceae)
10-20cm, silver backed leaves, purple fl Sp, sun. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Vernonia tigna (Asteraceae)
Erect woolly shrub to 2m, toothed lvs silvery grey & hairy below, mauve fl in dense heads Su-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Vigna subterranea (old name Voandzeia) (Fabaceae)
"Bambarra ground nut", prostrate ann herb with creeping stems, compound lvs held erect, small yellow pea-flowers in racemes, fruit an ovoid pod
formed along the roots (underground), from W Africa, one of Africa's most important food crops. Sow Sp. Zone 10
Virgilia divaricata (Fabaceae)
10m evergr tree, compound lvs, pea-shaped fl Sp-Su, velvety flat pod, very beautiful tree, fast, short-lived. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Virgilia oroboides (Fabaceae)
10m evergr tree, compound lvs, pea-shaped fl Sp-Su, velvety flat pod, very beautiful tree, fast, short-lived. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Vitex harveyana (Lamiaceae)
Upright/scrambling multi-stemmed shrub to 3m, trifoliate lvs dark green above, 4 lobed violet fl Sp, fleshy glossy black edible fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Voacanga thouarsii (Apocynaceae)
"Wild frangipani", 5-15m rounded tree, leaves crowded near ends of branches, strongly scented showy white fl fade to yellow Sp-Su, dark green
mottled fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Wachendorfia multiflora (Haemodoraceae)
To 30cm, softly hairy sickle-shaped lvs, short dense panicles dull yellow to brownish-purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wachendorfia paniculata (Haemodoraceae)
0.7m, Wi-growing, panicle of yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. A good bright yellow colour form available.
Wachendorfia thyrsiflora (Haemodoraceae)
0.6-1m, Wi-growing, evergreen, showy golden yellow fl Sp-Su, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia androsacea (Campanulaceae)
Tufted ann to 40cm, lvs with wavy margins, white to pale blue fl Sp. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia annularis (Campanulaceae)
50cm ann, large pale blue fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia capensis (Campanulaceae)
15-80cm erect ann, large blue fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia ecklonii (Campanulaceae)
Erect/sprawling perenn to 30cm, narrow stiff slightly hairy lvs, narrow bell-shaped blue fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia exilis (Campanulaceae)
Delicate much-branched ann to 20cm, scabrid toothed lvs, panicles white fl on long stalks Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia krebsii (Campanulaceae)
"Fairy bellflower", 40cm, lilac bell-shaped fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Wahlenbergia obovata ? (Campanulaceae)
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Roughly hairy ann to 50cm, toothed ovate lvs, pale blue fl on longish stalks Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia parvifolia (Campanulaceae)
Sprawling perenn to 50cm, narrow lvs curve backwards, white fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wahlenbergia undulata (Campanulaceae)
To 50cm ann, undulate leaves, blue/mauve bell-like fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Watsonia (Iridaceae)
All species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
Watsonia aletroides (Iridaceae)
"Kanolpypie", 30-45cm, red pendulous aloe-like fl Sp-Su, clay & shale soils, distinctive & easily recognisable. Sow Au.
Watsonia angusta (Iridaceae)
1-2m, Wi/Su rain, scarlet fl Su, copious nectar, damp areas. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Watsonia borbonica (Iridaceae)
1-2m, glossy leaves, pink fl Su, well-dr soil, easy. Sow Au. White, pale & dark purple & pink colour forms available.
Watsonia coccinea (Iridaceae)
30cm, scarlet/purple/pink fl Sp, moist areas. Sow Au.
Watsonia confusa (Iridaceae)
0.5-1.5m, Su-growing, 3-4 pale to bluish-green lvs with thickened margins, pink fl Su, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia densiflora (Iridaceae)
To 1.5m in clumps, Su growing, 4-5 shortish leaves, dense spikes of overlapping pink fl Su, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia distans (Iridaceae)
60cm, deep pink fl Su, mountain slopes, rarely seen. Sow Au.
Watsonia emiliae (Iridaceae)
To 0.5m, 2-4 slender lvs, pink fl with darker markings on branched or simple flowering stem Su, rare, fl mainly after fires. Sow Au.
Watsonia fergusoniae (Iridaceae)
To 80cm, sword-shaped lvs, bright orange-red fl in long spikes Su, limestone areas. Sow Au.
Watsonia fourcadei (Iridaceae)
1-2m, evergreen, pink/orange/red fl Su, easy. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Watsonia galpinii (Iridaceae)
1-2m, red-orange/mauve-pink fl Su-Au, stream edges. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia knysnana (Iridaceae)
1.2-1.6m graceful plant, leaves sheath the stem, pale pink to purple fl with long bracts Sp-Su. Sow Au. White & pink forms available.
Watsonia laccata (Iridaceae)
0.5m, very showy pale pink to purple or orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Various colour forms available (purple, pink , orange etc).
Watsonia latifolia (Iridaceae)
0.7-1.5m, very broad lvs, Su-growing, upper leaves sheath the stem, long tubed maroon-red fl Su, high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Watsonia lepida (Iridaceae)
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25-65cm, Su-growing, 3-4 leaves with thickened margins, pink to pink-purple fl Su, Drakensberg sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Watsonia longifolia (Iridaceae)
1.3-2m, Su-growing, orange/pink/red fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia marginata (Iridaceae)
0.7-2m, greyish leaves, magenta or white fl early Su, easy. Sow Au. Pink, purple & white forms available, plus one with a purple "star".
Watsonia meriana (Iridaceae)
To 2m, orange/red/pink fl Sp. Good red fl form available. Sow Au.
Watsonia occulta (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, Su-growing, decid, pale pink fl with long tube and large bracts Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia paucifolia (Iridaceae)
To 40cm, few linear lvs, pink fl mid Su. Sow Au.
Watsonia pillansii (Iridaceae)
0.5-1m, Su-growing, orange to orange-red fl Su, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Watsonia pulchra (Iridaceae)
To 1.2m, Su growing, solitary/clump-forming, broad leaves with thickened margins, pink fl with darker pink streak Su-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia pulchra ? (Iridaceae)
0.5 - 1m, plants form clumps, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Watsonia rogersii (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, lanceolate lvs, zygomorphic pink to light purple fl Sp-Su, similar to W borbonica. Sow Au.
Watsonia schlechteri (Iridaceae)
0.4-1m, 3-4 leaves with heavily thickened margins, bright red-orange fl Su, mountains. Sow Au.
Watsonia socium (often named W. pillansii) (Iridaceae)
"Orange watsonia", to 1.2m evergreen, in clumps, slightly twisted light green lvs, bright orange fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Watsonia sp (Iridaceae)
40cm, fl not seen, growing in limestone cracks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Watsonia spectabilis (Iridaceae)
20-50cm, beautiful bright red to pale orange fl Sp, seasonally wet areas. Sow Au.
Watsonia stenosiphon (Iridaceae)
To 45cm, salmon-orange fl with slender long tube Sp, blooms after fire, desirable. Sow Au.
Watsonia stokoei (Iridaceae)
35-90cm, 5 leaves with lightly thickened midvein & margins, light scarlet red fl Sp-Su. Sow Au.
Watsonia strubeniae (Iridaceae)
0.6-1m, Su growing, 4-5 lvs with heavily thickened margins, long spikes of small delicate pale pink fl Su-Au, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia tabularis (Iridaceae)
1.5m, leaves sheath the stem, red-orange fl Su, very striking. Sow Au.
Watsonia vanderspuyiae (Iridaceae)
1-2m, broad leaves, bright red fl Su, dry areas, striking species. Sow Au.
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Watsonia watsonioides (Iridaceae)
0.5-1m, Su-growing, leaves have heavily thickened margins, many small pale yellow/maroon fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Watsonia zeyheri (Iridaceae)
To 0.8m, 4 leaves, salmon-orange fl Sp-Su, damp areas. Sow Au.
Welwitschia mirabilis (Welwitschiaceae)
Coniferous plant of Namib Desert, swollen woody stem becoming monstrous with age (2 000 years!), 2 leaves only which grow continuously & are
maintained for life, sexes separate. Sow Sp-Su. Zone 10.
Whiteheadia bifolia (Liliaceae)
8-12cm, Wi-growing, prostrate leaves, white fl in dense spikes Wi-Sp, Namaqualand. Sow Au. Zone 8. 8 seeds/pkt
Wiborgia mucronata (Fabaceae)
1-2m spreading thorny shrub, pale yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wiborgia tetraptera (Fabaceae)
Erect thorny shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate lvs, cream fl, winged seeds. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Widdringtonia nodiflora (Cupressaceae)
"Mountain cedar", 5m evergr conifer, flaking bark, needle-like leaves, fragrant durable wood, container. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Willdenowia incurvata (Restionaceae)
"Sonkwasriet", to 1m, clump-forming with chestnut-brown seed heads, restio of the drier parts of the Western Cape, accent plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wurmbea capensis ? (Colchicaceae)
To 10cm, linear lvs, spike of up to 7 cream fl with brown speckles Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wurmbea elatior (Colchicaceae)
"Pepper-and-salt flower", to 40cm, Su-growing, leaves with sheathing stem and slender tips, musky smelling white fl with shiny deep red to purplish
black markings Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Wurmbea elongata (Colchicaceae)
To 20cm, linear lvs, spike of many honey-scented greenish white or cream fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wurmbea hiemalis (Colchicaceae)
To 15cm, linear lvs, spike of white fl with dark margins Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wurmbea punctata (Colchicaceae)
"Hanekammetjie", 10-20cm geophyte, lanceolate leaves, short spikes of white to pink fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wurmbea recurva (Colchicaceae)
5-20cm, Wi-growing, vanilla-scented dark reddish or purplish-black fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wurmbea sp (Colchicaceae)
Dwarf Su-growing plant on summit of berg, growing in turf & gravel patches. Fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Wurmbea stricta (old name Onixotis triquetra and O. strict (Colchicaceae)
20-50cm, 3 channelled leaves, pale pink fl with dark purple centre Sp, wet/water. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Xanthocercis zambesiaca (Fabaceae)
"Nyala tree", 25m evergr tree, white rose-scented fl Su, edible yellow-brown berry, beautiful, slow. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Xenostegia tridentata (Convolvulaceae)
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Prostrate or twining ann/perenn, simple linear lvs, pale yellow fl Sp - Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Xeroderris stuhlmannii (Fabaceae)
10m spreading tree, greyish bark, fresh green compound leaves, small pea-shaped white fl in sprays Sp, med, food plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Xerophyta hereroense (Velloziaceae)
Slender leaves, beautiful lilac fl with slightly curving petals Su-Au, outcrops & cliffs, from Namibia. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Xerophyta retinervis (Velloziaceae)
"Black-stick lily", to 1.8m, robust rough black stems, grasslike leaves, many deep to pale mauve/white scented fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Xerophyta sp (Velloziaceae)
Stocky stems, shell pink fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Xerophyta viscosa (Velloziaceae)
Slender leaves, beautiful lilac fl with slightly curving petals Su-Au, outcrops & cliffs. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Ximenia americana (Olacaceae)
To 3m shrub, pale grey bark, purple-red branches with waxy bloom, yellowish-green/whitish fl Su-Au, yellow/red fruit, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ximenia caffra (Olacaceae)
To 2m much branched shrub, grass-green lvs borne on short branchlets, apple-green fl, burnt-orange to scarlet fruit, food plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Xylotheca kraussiana (Flacourtiaceae)
"African dog-rose", to 7m multi-stemmed shrub/small tree, smooth pale bark, dark green lvs, beautiful large white sweetly scented fl with mass of
yellow stamens in centre Sp, woody fruit splits to release sticky reddish & black seeds, med & edible. Sow Sp
Zaluzianskya elongata (Scrophulariaceae)
To 60cm perenn, thick taproot, long inflorescence of scented fl, white inside, red outside Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Zaluzianskya microsiphon (Scrophulariaceae)
Single stemmed perenn, hairy leaves, pink/scarlet/crimson fl opening in sun Su-Au, Drakensberg sp. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Zaluzianskya natalensis (Scrophulariaceae)
To 35cm perenn, hairy leaves, fl white above red below in short dense inflorescences Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Zaluzianskya ovata (Scrophulariaceae)
40cm perenn, dark green dentate leaves, white fl with red reverse, grows on shady ledges on south facing cliffs, Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6. The
form from Sani Pass with orange centres to flowers is also available.
Zaluzianskya pulvinata (Scrophulariaceae)
Cushion-forming perenn, rosettes of leaves, sweetly scented crimson fl open at dusk or dull light Su, Drakensberg sp. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Zaluzianskya rubrostellata (Scrophulariaceae)
Small plant, brilliant yellow fl with red centre Su, opens at dusk or in dim light, wet silty patches, high altitude species. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Araceae)
"Arum lily", 20-60cm, Wi-growing, decid/evergreen, ivory-white spathes Sp-Su, s/shade or sun, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Zantedeschia aethiopica "Green Goddess" (Araceae)
20-60cm, Wi-growing, decid/evergreen, green & white fl, s/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8. 8 seeds per pkt.
Zantedeschia albomaculata (Araceae)
40-75cm, Su-growing, decid, spathes cream with purple blotch at throat Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Zantedeschia odorata (Araceae)
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Identical to Z. aethiopica, but has fragrant fl. Sow Au.
Zanthoxylum capense (Rutaceae)
"Small knobwood", 4-7m tree, thorny grey bark, crushed leaves & seeds emit pleasant citrus oil smell, small greenish-white fl in sprays Su,
brownish-red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Zehneria scabra (Cucurbitaceae)
"Dawedjies", climbing perenn, cream fl Sp-Au, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Ziziphus mucronata (Rhamnaceae)
"Buffalo thorn", 9m tree, drooping branches, spines at base of leaves, yellowish fl, copious nectar, shiny reddish berries, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.

Silverhill Seeds Catalogue 10 November 2014 (alphabetically) Abrus laevigatus (Fabaceae)

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