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

Euclea coriacea

Euclea coriacea
Botanical Name
Euclea coriacea
Common Name
Mountain Guarri
Plant Type

Euclea crispa

Euclea crispa
Botanical Name
Euclea crispa
Common Name
Blue guarri
Plant Type
Euclea crispa is a hardy shrub or small tree. Flowers are rather inconspicuous, but the foliage is attractive. Ideal for windbreaks or as a multi-stemmed tree in small gardens.

Euclea natalensis

Euclea natalensis
Botanical Name
Euclea natalensis
Common Name
Hairy guarri
Plant Type
Euclea natalensis is a hardy, evergreen, very attractive, small tree. It has a dark, spreading crown of small shiny, hard and leathery leaves.

Euclea undulata

Euclea undulata
Botanical Name
Euclea undulata
Common Name
Common guarri
Plant Type
Euclea undulata is a widespread, evergreen shrub that can be grown as a dense, twiggy screening shrub, or pruned and trained as a small tree.

Eucomis autumnalis

Eucomis autumnalis
Botanical Name
Eucomis autumnalis
Common Name
Pineapple flower
Plant Type
Eucomis autumnalis is a very hardy, deciduous bulb with a rosette of attractive, broad, strap-like leaves. A spike of green flowers has a tuft of green bracts on top which gives the flower the look of a pineapple. It is best grown in full sun.

Eucomis bicolor

Eucomis bicolor
Botanical Name
Eucomis bicolor
Common Name
Forest pineapple lily
Plant Type
Eucomis bicolor is a summer-growing, deciduous bulbous plant, often growing in clumps. The interesting flower makes this a sought-after garden plant. Prefers a sunny spot and a rich soil.

Eucomis comosa

Eucomis comosa
Botanical Name
Eucomis comosa
Common Name
Slender pineapple lily
Plant Type
Eucomis comosa is a very hardy, deciduous, bulbous plant with a rosette of attractive, broad, strap-like leaves with a pinkish cast. Prefers a sunny spot.

Eucomis humulis

Eucomis humulis
Botanical Name
Eucomis humulis
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple Flower
Plant Type
Eucomis humulis is quite small and that makes this pineapple lily an ideal plant for the smaller garden. The spotted leaves and densely packed fragrant flowers add to its charm.

Eucomis montana

Eucomis montana
Botanical Name
Eucomis montana
Plant Type
Eucomis montana has broad leaves that grow in a basal rosette and has wavy margins. They are usually purple spotted on their lower surfaces. The flowers are very showy. Plant in semi-shade in a fertile soil.

Eucomis pallidiflora

Eucomis pallidiflora
Botanical Name
Eucomis pallidiflora
Common Name
Giant pineapple lily
Plant Type
Eucomis pallidiflora, a stunning plant, normally grows in vleis. It prefers a heavy soil and a sunny spot.
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Indigenous Plant Palette Selector

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