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A SELECTION OF THE BEST SOUTH AFRICAN INDIGENOUS PERENNIALS AND GROUND COVERS.
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SOUTH AFRICAN INDIGENOUS PERENNIAL AND GROUND COVER PLANTS listed by Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS AFRICANUS VARIEGATED ~ Dwarf variegated agapanthus. Indigenous

Evergreen, tufted perennial. Frost resistant. This dwarf species grows arround 30cm tall and has attractive variegated leaves.Blue flowers in spring and summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

1L - R10,00
In stock
 

AGAPANTHUS "NANA BLUE" ~ Dwarf agapanthus. Indigenous

Evergreen, tufted perennial. Frost resistant. Blue flowers in spring and summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

1,25L - R8,00
In stock
 
AGAPANTHUS 'NANA WHITE" ~ Miniature agapanthus. Indigenous

Evergreen, tufted perennial. Frost resistant. White flowers in spring and summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

1L - R8,00
In stock
AGAPANTHUS PETER PAN. Indigenous

Evergreen, dwarf Agapanthus with tall flower spikes and cheerful, blue flowers much larger than A. nana. Thrives in semi shade, or full sun if watered regularly. Plant in a composted soil. Good cut flowers.

1,25L - R10,00
In stock
 
AGAPANTHUS PRAECOX " BLUE" ~ Common agapanthus. Indigenous

Hardy, evergreen perennial. Frost resistant. Blue flowers in summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

2,5L - R8,00
In stock
AGAPANTHUS PRAECOX 'WHITE"~ Common agapanthus. Indigenous

Hardy, evergreen perennial. Frost resistant. White flowers in summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

1,25L - R8,00
In stock
ARCTOTIS STOECHADIFOLIA ~ Silver arctotis - kusgousblom. Indigenous

Evergreen, fast growing, sprawling perennial ground cover. Silver leaves that are scented when bruised. Creamy to light yellow daisy like flowers from spring to summer. The plants spread very quickly forming a grey carpet.  Plant in a well drained soil and in full sun as the flowers will only open with sunlight. Good to retain the soil.

2L - R4,50
In stock
ARCTOTIS STOECHADIFOLIA "LITTLE PINK" ~ Pink arctotis - kusgousblom. Indigenous

Evergreen, fast growing, sprawling perennial ground cover. Silver leaves that are scented when bruised. Pink daisy like flowers from spring to summer. The plants spread very quickly forming a grey carpet. Plant in a well drained soil and in full sun as the flowers will only open with sunlight. Good to retain the soil.

2L - R4,50
In stock
ARISTEA AFRICANA ~ "Blue stars". Indigenous

Hardy, evergreen perennial bulbous plant. Grass-like short leaves growing in tufts. Blue flowers in spring and summer. Grows best in moist conditions. Plant it in semi-shade..

1L - R8,00
Out of stock
ARISTEA ECKLONII ~ "Blue stars". Indigenous

Hardy, evergreen perennial bulbous plant. Leaves in a fan shaped. Blue flowers in spring and summer. Grows best in moist conditions. It requires morning sun as the flowers open in succession early in the day.

2,5L - R9,00
In stock
ASPARAGUS DENSIFLORUS MAZEPA ~ Asparagus fern. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial. Drought and frost resistant. Plant in shade to semi-shade. Prune it back once a year to keep it neat. Good for containers and hanging baskets. Small flowers are followed by showy bright red berries, which each have one large black seed in them. The berries are attractive to birds and may be spread by them.

5L - R20,00
Out of stock
ASPARAGUS DENSIFLORUS MEYERSII ~ Cat's tail fern. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial. Hardy. Can be used as a ground cover or a container plant. Plant in sun to shade. Bright green soft foliage that looks like cat's tails. Small flowers are followed by showy bright red berries, which each have one large black seed in them. The berries are attractive to birds and may be spread by them.

5L - R30,00
In stock
ASPARAGUS DENSIFLORUS SPRENGUERI ~ Asparagus fern. Indigenous 4L - R20,00
In stock
ASYSTASIA GANGETICA ~ Creeping foxglove - Isihobo (Z). Indigenous

Evergreen spreading ground cover, about 500 mm high. Semi-hardy. White-cream flowers in spring and summer. Plant it in full sun to full shade in a good soil. Edible leaves than can be used in the same way as spinach. Good for container and hanging baskets.

1,25L - R5,50
In stock
CARISSA MACROCARPA "Green carpet " ~ Dwarf natal plum. Indigenous

Spiny small shrub. Evergreen. Drought and frost resistant. Dark green glossy leaves. Scented white flowers and red edible fruits on and off all year round. It can be used as a ground cover.

2L - R10,00
In stock
CHEILANTHES VIRIDIS. Indigenous

Evergreen, hardy fern with dark green foliage. Plant in shade and water regularly for the best results. Good pot plant for indoors.

4L - R25,00
Out of stock
CHLOROPHYTUM BOWKERI. Indigenous

Evergreen, clump froming perennial ground cover. The samll white flowers are carried on a long stem in mid-summer. Plant this fast growing plant in shade or semi-shade and give it average water for the best results.

2,5L - R9,00
In stock
CHLOROPHYTUM COMOSUM ~ Hen-and-chikens. Indigenous

Evergreen, perennial ground cover. Green leaves. Good for hanging baskets. Plant in shade or semi-shade. Mass plant it to cover a shady area.

2L - R4,00
In stock
CHLOROPHYTUM COMOSUM VITTATUM ~ Hen-and-chikens. Indigenous

Evergreen, perennial ground cover. Variegated leaves. Good for hanging baskets. Plant in shade or semi-shade. Mass plant it to cover a shady area.

2L - R4,00
In stock
CINERARIA SAXIFRAGA ~ Wild cineraria. Indigenous

Evergreen ground cover. Delicate foliage and masses of small yellow daisy-like flowers from spring to autumn. It is fast-growing and very easy to grow. Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun or semi-shade and add compost. It needs regular watering at least until established.

1L - R5,50
In stock
CLIFFORTIA FERRUGINEA ~ Glastee, pypsteelbos, teringtee. Indigenous

Evergreen ground cover up to 500mm in height. Drought resistant. This spreading plant from the rose family with glossy dark green toothed leaves bears small withe flowers in summer. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil. Also good for containers or hanging baskets.

2,5L - R10,00
Out of stock
DIASCIA PINK. Indigenous 1L - R6,00
Out of stock
DIETES BICOLOR ~ Yellow wild iris. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial. Fast growing. Frost and drought resistant. Yellow flowers with black spots are displayed in talk stalks in summer. It will grow in any soil, but it does best with plenty of compost and regularly watering. Attracts bees, insects and insectivorous birds.

2,5L - R9,00
In stock
DIETES GRANDIFLORA ~ Wild iris. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial. Fast growing. Frost and drought resistant. White flowers. It will grow in any soil, but it does best with plenty of compost and regularly watering. Attracts bees, insects and insectivorous birds.

2,5L - R9,00
In stock
DIETES IRIDOIDES ~ Wood iris. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial, growing shorter than dietes grandiflora. Fast growing. Frost and drought resistant. White flowers that only last a few hours, but the plant flower continually from spring to the summer. Plant in full sun or semi-shade.

2,5L - R9,00
In stock
DIMORPHOTECA ECKLONIS. Indigenous
Cape marguerite, Van Staden's River daisy, Sundays River daisy, white daisy bush, - Kaapse magriet, jakkalsbos, Vanstadensrivier madeliefie, Sondagsrivier madeliefie.

Evergreen, perennial plant of up to 1 m high. Daisy-like white flowers with a dark blue centre, mostly in spring but also in summer. Fast growing, frost hardy and drought resistant. Plant in full sun for a better flower display.

2,5L - R6,00
Out of stock
DIMORPHOTECA JUCUNDA. Trailing pink daisy, trailing mauve daisy - bergbietou, bloubietou - umasigcolo nkonekazi, u-Mesigcolo-nkonekazi (Z). Indigenous

Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost and drought resistant. Deep, purple daisy-like flowers. Moderate water. Plant in  full sun in a well drained soil.

2L - R6,00
In stock
DIMORPHOTECA JUCUNDA WHITE. Trailing white daisy. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost and drought resistant. White daisy-like flowers. Moderate water. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil.

2,5L - R6,00
In stock
DYMONDIA MARGARETAE ~ Vlei Daisy. Indigenous

Flat ground cover. Evergreen. Drought resistant. Ideal between stepping stones. Small yellow flowers from Oct to Dec. Plant in full sun or semi-shade.

2L - R6,50
In stock
FALKIA REPENS ~ White carpet. Indigenous

Flat, mat forming, perennial ground cover. Evergreen. White paper-like flowers from Sept to Oct. It grows in full sun or shade. Ideal for planting between stepping stones.

1L - R5,50
In stock
FELICIA AMELLOIDES BLUE~ Blue marguerite. Indigenous

Evergreen small bush of about 40cm tall. Very hardy. Plant it in full sun or semi-shade. Blue flowers all year round. Prune it back after each flowering to encourage new flowers and to keep it tidy.

1,25L - R8,00
In stock
FELICIA AMELLOIDES WHITE~ White marguerite. Indigenous

Evergreen small bush of about 40cm tall . Very hardy. Plant it in full sun or semi-shade. White flowers all year round. Prune it back after each flowering to encourage new flowers and to keep it tidy

2L - R8,00
In stock
FELICIA ERIGEROIDES ~ Wild Michaelmas daisy - isithelelo, ixhaphozi (Z). Indigenous

Evergreen, spreading perennial ground cover or small shrub. Fast growing. Small daisy-like pinkkish flowers in summer. Plant in full sun in a good soil and water well for the best results. Prune it back after each flowering to encourage new flowers and to keep it tidy.

2,5L - R8,00
Out of stock
GAZANIA HIBRIDS. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Free flowering if deadheaded regularly. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil and water moderately.

2,5L - R8,00
In stock
GAZANIA RIGENS ~ Trailing gazania. Indigenous

Evergreen. Excellent ground cover for large areas. A trailing mat-forming plant. Yellow daisy flowers in spring and summer. Very easy to grow. Frost and drought resistant and tolerant of wind. Fast growing. Prefers full sun, well drained soil and moderate water.

2L - R5,00
In stock
GAZANIA RIGENS DAYBREAK: "BRIGHT YELLOW ". Indigenous

This variety bears large brilliant daisy flowers. Evergreen, compact plants of about 20 cms. The flowers will remain open under cloudy conditions. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

2L - R9,00
In stock
GAZANIA RIGENS DAYBREAK: "WHITE". Indigenous

This variety bears large brilliant daisy flowers. Evergreen, compact plants of about 20 cms. The flowers will remain open under cloudy conditions. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

2L - R9,00
In stock
GAZANIA SPLENDENS KISS: "GOLDEN FLAME". Indigenous

Very good garden performance from this variety. Frosty flower colours and silver foliage on short stems. Compact habit with excellent flower quality and multi flowering plants. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Evergreen.

2L - R9,00
In stock
GAZANIA SPLENDENS KISS: "ORANGE FLAME". Indigenous

Very good garden performance from this variety. Frosty flower colours and silver foliage on short stems. Compact habit with excellent flower quality and multi flowering plants. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Evergreen.

2L - R9,00
In stock
GERANIUM INCANUM ~ Carpet geranium - Horlosies, Vrouetee, Bergtee - ngope-sethsoha(S). Indigenous

Evergreen, trailing ground cover. Purple to lilac and white flowers most of the year with a peak in summer. Plant in full sun or semi-shade although it will flower better in full sun.

1,25L - R9,00
Out of stock
GERANIUM MULTISECTUM ~ Crane's bill. Indigenous

Evergreen, trailing greyish ground cover, about 30 cms tall. Mauve flowers in summer. Plant in full sun in a good soil and water regularly for best results. Good for containers.
1,25L - R9,00
Out of stock
GERBERA JAMESONII ~ Barberton Daisy. Indigenous

Semi-deciduous perennial. Mixed colours of daisy-like flowers for most of the year. Plant irfull sun to semi-shade. Water well in summer and much less in winter.

2,5L - R12,00
In stock
GUNNERA PERPENSA ~ River pumpkin, wild rhubarb - rivierpampoen, wilde ramenas - qobo - uqobho - rambola-vhadzimu, shambola-vhadzimu. Indigenous

Deciudous, perennial foliage plant for the wetland. Grow it in the water garden, or a marshy area. It will die back during the winter months as it is sensitive to frost. The big blue-green leaves are kidney shaped.

2,5L - R35,00
Out of stock
HERMANNIA PINNATA ~ Poproos. Indigenous

Flat growing ground cover. Evergreen. Drought and frost resistant. Light green foliage and masses of apricot coloured bell like flowers in early summer. Plant in full sun or light shade in a well drained soil. Good for hanging baskets and retaining walls.

2L - R9,50
Out of stock
KNIPHOFIA PAUCIFLORA ~ Dainty poker. Size: 30cm. Indigenous

Evergreen herbaceous perennial. Hardy. Yellow flowers almost all year round. Plant in full sun or semi-shade and water regularly. Good for the water garden as it grows naturally in marshy places.

1,25L - R12,00
In stock
KNIPHOFIA PRAECOX ~ Red hot poker. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost resistant. Fast growing. Orange-yellow flowers in winter. It does well in both, ordinary garden conditions and  water garden, but must be planted in full sun. Attracts sunbirds.

2,5L - R15,00
Out of stock
KNIPHOFIA LINEARIFOLIA ~ Common marsh poker - vuurpyl - Icacane, Umathunga (Z). Indigenous

Evergreen herbaceous perennial. Very hardy. Initially pinkish red to green flower buds are followed by orange-red and yellow flowers in summer and autumn. It does well in both, ordinary garden conditions and in the water garden. Plant in rich soil in a sunny position or in partial shade. Attracts sunbirds.

2,5L - R15,00
Out of stock
KNIPHOFIA UVARIA ~ Red hot poker. Indigenous

Evergreen herbaceous perennial. Very hardy. Initially pinkish red to green flower buds appear, which are then followed by the greenish yellow to yellow flowers in summer and autumn. It does well in both, ordinary garden conditions and in the water garden. Plant in rich soil in a sunny position or in partial shade.. Attracts sunbirds. It is very similar to Kniphopfia linearifolia but Kniphofia uvaria is characterized by hard leaves that are fibrous and narrow. The inflorescence is also more rounded.

2,5L - R15,00
In stock
KNIPHOFIA YELLOW CHEER. Indigenous 2,5L - R15,00
In stock
ORPHIUM FRUTESCENS ~ Sea-rose, Sticky flower - Teringbos. Indigenous

Evergreen perennial of about 60cm tall. White with a yellow center flowers growing at the tips of the stems in summer. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil and water regularly. Plant them close together to look tidy and to give them support to grow upright.

2,5L - R9,50
Out of stock
PELARGONIUM PELTATUM ~ Pink ivy-leaved pelargonium, cascading geranium - kolsuring. Indigenous

Creeping semi succulent perennial ground cover. Evergreen. Ivy-shaped leaves. Clusters of mauve to pale pink flowers mainly in Spring. The plant does well in partial shade and full sun, although it flowers more profusely in full sun. Good for hanging baskets.

2L - R8,50
In stock
PELARGONIUM PELTATUM COLORCADE WHITE ~ White ivy-leaved pelargonium - kolsuring. LICENSED. Indigenous

Creeping semi succulent perennial ground cover. Evergreen. Ivy-shaped leaves. Clusters of white flowers mainly in Spring. The plant does well in partial shade. and full sun, although it flowers more profusely in full sun. Good for hanging baskets.

2L - R9,50
In stock
PLECTRANTHUS AMBIGUUS ~ Pincushion spurflower - speldekussing spoorsalie - iboza elincane(Z). Indigenous

Evergreen, herbaceous spreading ground cover of about 50 cm tall. Fast growing. Violet-purple flowers in autumn. Plant in a shady to semi-shady place. Good for containers or hanging baskets. Protect from frost. Prune it to keep it neat.

2L - R9,50
In stock
PLECTRANTHUS CILIATUS ~ Splecked spur flowers. Indigenous

Evergreen, fast growing groundcover of about 20 cm tall. Semi-hardy. Cut it back when damaged by frost. Thick, soft, fuzzy leaves that are extremely aromatic when bruised, green upper side and purple underside with small, stiff white hairs. White to purple flowers in autumn. Plant in semi-shade, in a good soil and water regularly. Ideal for planting under trees or in containers. Attracts insects and butterflies.

2L - R5,50
In stock
PLECTRANTHUS NEOCHILUS ~ Lobster flower. Indigenous

Hardy, evergreen mounding small shrub with attractive, grey-green, succulent leaves that smell pungent when bruised. The beautiful deep blue to purple flowers are borne on a terminal inflorescence of lobster like flowers from Sept. to July. It is very drought resistant and can be planted in full sun or semi-shade.

2,5L - R4,50
In stock
PLECTRANTHUS OERTENDAHLII ~ Silverleaf spurflower, Swedish ivy - bontblaar spoorsalie. Indigenous

Evergreen, fast growing perennial ground cover. Silver foliage and small whitish flowers from late summer to winter with a peak in autumn. Plant in the shade in a composted soil and water regularly. It needs to be renewed regularly to keep it vigorous. Very good for hanging baskets and indoors.

2L - R5,50
In stock
RUMOHRA ADIANTIFORMIS ~Iron fern, Knysna fern, Leather-leaf fern. Indigenous

Evergreen fern of about 70 cms tall. Plant it in semi-shade to shade. It can survive with moderate water.

5L - R25,00
Out of stock
SALVIA REPENS ~ Kruipsalie. 

Evergreen creeping perennial with a clump forming habit. Fast growing. Aromatic leaves and white to pale blue flowers in summer. Plant in full sun a well drained and composted soil. It tolerates frost and drought but water regularly for the best results. Prune hard to keep it neat.

2L - R6,00
In stock
SCABIOSA AFRICANA ~ Pincushion. Indigenous

Fast growing, evergreen perennial. Frost hardy. Oval shaped velvety leaves. Pale-mauve flowers on long stems from spring to early summer. Very good cut flowers. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in a good soil. Water well in winter to encourage flowering. Attracts butterflies.

2L - R8,00
In stock
SCABIOSA COLUMBARIA. Indigenous

Fast growing, evergreen perennial. Hardy. White to mauve flowers all year round. Attracts butterflies. Good cut flowers.

2,5L - R8,00
In stock
STACHYS AETHIOPICA. Indigenous

Evergreen, trailing perennial up to 50 cm high. Hairy soft leaves. Uses surrounding vegetation for support. White, pink or deep mauve flowers in spring.

2L - R5,50
In stock
SUTERA CORDATA ~ Giant snowfalke. Indigenous

Evergreen, trailing perennial. It has a cascading habit, small, medium green leaves and produces masses of small snowflake-like flowers of white. Prune it back to keep them tidy. Plant in full sun or semi-shade and keep well watered. Very good for containers and hanging baskets.

2L - R5,50
In stock
TULBAGHIA ACUTILOBA. Indigenous

Evergreen, bulbous perennial. It has recurved, delicate, green flowers with a fleshy orange to reddish brown ring. Sweetly scented grassy foliage. Plant in full sun or semi-shade.

1,25L - R8,00
In stock
TULBAGHIA FRAGRANS ~ Large Wild Garlic. Indigenous

Semi-evergreen bulbous plant. Frost and drought hardy. Does not smell garlic. White ti light pink flowers on long stalks on and off all year but mostly in summer and autumn. Full sun or semi-shade.

1,25L - R8,00
Out of stock
TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA ~ Wild Garlic - wildeknoffel. Indigenous

Evergreen, bulbous ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Garlic scented leaves when bruised. Pink-purple flowers on long stalks on and off all year, but mostly in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in any soil. Good to plant around the vegetable garden or fruit trees to keep aphids away.

1,25L - R8,00
In stock
TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA "Silver lace" ~ Wild Garlic - wildeknoffel. Indigenous

Evergreen, bulbous ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Grey and white striped leaves that are garlic scented when bruised. Pink flowers on long stalks on and off all year, but mostly in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in any soil. Good to plant around the vegetable garden or fruit trees to keep aphids away.

1,25L - R8,00
In stock
TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA "WHITE" ~ Wild Garlic - wildeknoffel. Indigenous

Evergreen, bulbous ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Garlic scented leaves when bruised. White flowers on long stalks on and off all year, but mostly in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in any soil. Good to plant around the vegetable garden or fruit trees to keep aphids away.

1,25L - R8,00
Out of stock



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