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Explore the most comprehensive Grassland Biome indigenous plant library!

Use the Indigenous Plant Palette Selector to find a specific indigenous plant or to create a list of plants for your project.

Aerva leucura

Aerva leucura
Botanical Name
Aerva leucura
Plant Type
From each plant, tall, graceful stems shoot from the ground in spring and grow to almost 1 metre. The creamy spikes are formed on thin side branches off the main stems.

Afrocanthium gilfillanii

Afrocanthium gilfillanii
Botanical Name
Afrocanthium gilfillanii
Common Name
Velvet rock elder
Plant Type
It is excellent for small gardens especially where filtered light is desired. It is very adaptable and drought resistant.

Afrocanthium inerme

Afrocanthium inerme
Botanical Name
Afrocanthium inerme
Common Name
Turkey berry
Plant Type
A shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green foliage; branches are armed with spines.

Afrocanthium mundianum

Afrocanthium mundianum
Botanical Name
Afrocanthium mundianum
Common Name
Rock elder
Plant Type
The grey bark, coupled with branches that emerge at right angles, gives this tree a very distinct signature.

Afrocarpus falcatus

Afrocarpus falcatus
Botanical Name
Afrocarpus falcatus
Common Name
Outeniqua yellowwood
Plant Type
The mature trees have beautiful, dark purplish-brown and flaking bark that flakes off in circular pieces. It is a beautiful tree for a park.

Afrocarpus latifolius

Afrocarpus latifolius
Botanical Name
Afrocarpus latifolius
Common Name
Real yellowwood
Plant Type
Podocarpus latifolius has beautiful blue-green leaves and that make this an outstanding shade tree for bigger gardens. It can grow in a container for many years.

Agapanthus africanus

Agapanthus africanus
Botanical Name
Agapanthus africanus
Common Name
Miniature agapanthus
Plant Type
This tufted, hardy, evergreen perennial is impressive in mass plantings or borders along flowerbeds and paths.

Agapanthus campanulatus

Agapanthus campanulatus
Botanical Name
Agapanthus campanulatus
Common Name
Highveld agapanthus
Plant Type
This dainty deciduous agapanthus from the Drakensberg, is a good choice for gardeners in cold areas who struggle to grow evergreen agapanthus.

Agapanthus caulescens

Agapanthus caulescens
Botanical Name
Agapanthus caulescens
Plant Type
Agapanthus caulescens is a beautiful perennial bulb that grows in full sun. It is ideal for container planting and makes for beautiful cut flowers.

Agapanthus coddii

Agapanthus coddii
Botanical Name
Agapanthus coddii
Common Name
Waterberg Agapanthus, Codd’s agapanthus
Plant Type
Agapanthus coddii is a deciduous perennial bulb that grows up to 0.5m tall. This is a lovely specimen ideal for mass planting in a border that will attract bees to the garden.
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Indigenous Plant Palette Selector

Use the Indigenous Plant Palette Selector to create a list of plants for your specific needs.