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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.

Aristea ecklonii

Aristea ecklonii
Botanical Name
Aristea ecklonii
Common Name
Blue stars
Plant Type
It requires morning sun as the flowers open in succession early in the day. It grows best in moist conditions near ponds or well-watered areas.

Aristea woodii

Aristea woodii
Botanical Name
Aristea woodii
Common Name
Wood's aristea
Plant Type
Wood's aristea has a wide distribution and is an easy garden plant, provided it is planted in semi-shade.

Aristida diffusa

Aristida diffusa
Botanical Name
Aristida diffusa
Common Name
Iron grass
Plant Type
When the inflorescences are open, it almost give a "misty", pink appearance.

Aristida junciformis

Aristida junciformis
Botanical Name
Aristida junciformis
Common Name
Ngongoni three-awn
Plant Type
The mauve plumes of this tufted grass are very conspicuous in summer.

Artemisia afra

Artemisia afra
Botanical Name
Artemisia afra
Common Name
African wormwood
Plant Type
The silver-grey leaves are aromatic and has sprays of small white flowers at the tips of the stems.

Arundinella nepalensis

Arundinella nepalensis
Botanical Name
Arundinella nepalensis
Common Name
Tambuki grass
Plant Type
River grass prefers a wet spot and usually grows in sandy soils. Spreads by means of creeping rhizomes.

Asclepias adscendens

Asclepias adscendens
Botanical Name
Asclepias adscendens
Plant Type
This dainty perennial has fragrant, spherical inflorescences and sprouts annually from a woody rootstock.

Asclepias affinis

Asclepias affinis
Botanical Name
Asclepias affinis
Common Name
Cartwheels
Plant Type
Asclepias affinis is a small shrublet with leaves that are borne on short stalks and is almost triangular. The inflorescence is a many-flowered umbel and yellowish in colour. Very unusual plant.

Asclepias stellifera

Asclepias stellifera
Botanical Name
Asclepias stellifera
Common Name
Spring stars
Plant Type
Asclepias stellifera is a sparsely branched shrublet sprouting from a woody rootstock. Flowers are in groups on long inflorescence stalks. Plant on a rockery.

Ascolepis capensis

Ascolepis capensis
Botanical Name
Ascolepis capensis
Plant Type
The basal leaves of Ascolepis capensis are tufted and it blends well with grasses. The white flowerheads also last very long. Plant in a damp 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.