Botanical Name
Common Name
Ngongoni three-awn
Plant Type
The mauve plumes of this tufted grass are very conspicuous in summer.
Botanical Name
Common Name
False olive
Plant Type
Buddleja saligna is a very hardy, evergreen, fast growing, drought resistant tree with silver-grey leaves. It has an attractive shape and it makes one of the most attractive trees for a small garden in sun or semi-shade. It attracts birds, moths and bees.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Falling stars
Plant Type
Crocosmia aurea is a hardy deciduous perennial bulb with bright star shaped orange or yellow flowers and sword-shaped leaves arranged in a fan. Plant en masse for best effect.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Crane flower
Plant Type
Strelitzia juncea is slow growing but spectacular. It prefers a sunny spot but will also flower well in semi shade. It grows in the the Eastern Cape and is well adapted to conditions in Gauteng gardens.