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Seeds of all species are sold in small packets. Many of the seeds are available in larger quantities - please ask for prices if they are not indicated next to the descriptions. If you require sowing instructions, please request them with your order. All species marked "Sow Au" are from the winter rainfall area of South Africa & should be sown in autumn, and all species marked "Sow Sp" are from the summer rainfall areas & should be sown in spring. Alonsoa unilabiata (Scrophulariaceae) Amellus microglossus (Asteraceae) Amellus strigosus (Asteraceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann to 15cm, toothed ovate lvs, clusters of pink fl with maroon & yellow centres Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate/sprawling ann to 20cm, white daisy fl with yellow centres Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sprawling ann to 10cm, radiate solitary blue fl with yellow centre Sp-Su. Sow Sp / Au. Zone 8.
Arctotheca calendula (Asteraceae) Arctotis fastuosa (Asteraceae) Arctotis hirsuta (Asteraceae) Berula erecta (Apiaceae)
30cm ann groundcover, divided foliage, white reverse, large yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm ann, orange fl with dark centres Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm ann, orange fl Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann to 1m, basal pinnate lvs, compound umbels white fl Su, rough seeds. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Wild stock", to 1m shrublet, white fl Sp, dormant Su, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sprawling ann to 30cm, soft finely divided lvs, white fl in clusters, found on sand dunes. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1.3m, beautiful ann, foxglove-like white/pink fl Au. White, pink & dark pink forms & a compact form available. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 1m erect ann, narrow leaves, yellow fl with violet basal area. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m ann, sticky leaves, attractive mauve fl with yellow & black markings on upper petals Su-Au, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Peultjiesbos", to 1m erect branching shrub, aromatic hairy leaves, heads of large rose-pink to purple fl Su, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Spreading annual to 20cm, silky divided lvs, yellow button fl on long stalks Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm ann, white/yellow button fl Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender ann to 10cm, softly hairy, small discoid yellow fl on long stems Wi - early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ann to 50cm, hairy stems & lvs, lvs in 3s, very showy yellow fl Su-Au, cylindrical pods. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate ann, many stems, 3-foliate lvs, yellow pea flowers Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ann to 15cm, dentate obovate lvs, 2-spurred reddish lilac fl with dark centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm compact ann, beautiful large white fl with dark centre, free flowering & easy to grow. 250 seeds per gram. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm ann daisy, glistening white fl with purple reverse Sp, sandy areas, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dimorphotheca mixed colours (Asteraceae) Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Asteraceae) Dimorphotheca sinuata (Asteraceae) Felicia australis (Asteraceae)
Ann to 40cm, fl are a mixture of orange, yellow, pastel shades and white Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm ann daisy, glistening white fl with purple reverse Sp, sandy areas, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Namaqualand daisy", 30cm ann daisy, orange/yellow fl Sp, sandy dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. Both colour forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm ann, beautiful blue daisy fl with blue centre Sp, sandy areas. About 550 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Beetle daisy", 30cm spreading ann, hairy lvs, orange fl with black eye & green spot, purple below, Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prostrate ann, lobed leaves, lemon-yellow fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sprawling ann to 15cm, linear lvs, dense clusters white fl with orange markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann to 30cm, grey woolly lvs & stems, bright yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
60cm erect ann, deeply lobed lvs, blue fl at ends of branches with lighter centres Sp. About 1500 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann to 50cm, divided lvs, pink or blue fl Sp, linear fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Unbranched ann to 50cm, linear lvs, mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ann to 45cm with oval toothed lvs, sticky buds open to lovely yellow 2-lipped fl with pouch at base Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25cm straggly ann, lobed/deeply cut lvs, yellow fl with black centres Sp-Su, inflated calyx as fruit ripens, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ann to 30cm, masses of large bright yellow daisy fl Su, Su growing, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Annual herb to 1m, ovate lvs, many white fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild lobelia", 10-80cm erect/straggling ann, blue/violet/pink/white fl all yr. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Low growing mat-forming annual, small lvs, dense heads of very small lilac & white fl Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ann to 40cm, glandular hairy stems & lvs, white/green/yellow fl (fl not seen) Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Manulea adenocalyx (Scrophulariaceae) Manulea altissima (Scrophulariaceae) Manulea diandra (Scrophulariaceae) Monopsis simplex (Lobeliaceae)
Ann to 45cm, toothed lvs, head-like raceme of creamy white fl with orange centres Wi - Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-60cm ann/perenn, basal rosette of leaves, white fl in dense heads on leafless branches Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann to 10cm, hairy glandular lvs, terminal racemes of bright yellow fl Sp, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-15cm herb, attractive reddish-purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann to 30cm, toothed lvs, racemes of white, white or blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. Mixed colours available.
"Bloubekkie", 8-35cm ann, tinted blue & white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Nemesia cheiranthus (Scrophulariaceae) Nemesia ligulata (Scrophulariaceae) Nemesia pinnata (Scrophulariaceae) Oncosiphon africanum (Asteraceae)
To 40cm ann, lanceolate leaves, lilac/white & yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25cm ann, blue/white & yellow fl, spur thickened at tip Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender ann to 25cm, divided lvs, racemes orange to yellow fl Sp often after fire. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect ann to 30cm, divided lvs, white daisy fl with yellow centres Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm ann, dissected aromatic leaves, yellow fl heads Sp. About 7500 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per Gram
"Wild poppy", 0.8m ann, densely covered with stiff bristly hairs, orange fl Su, disturbed ground. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Robust hairy ann to 50cm, few linear toothed lvs, beautiful blue/lilac cup-shaped fl Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ann to 80cm with narrow lvs, compact clusters of tubular white / mauve fl with orange patch in throat Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Short-lived annual to 30cm, oval lvs, 4-petalled yellow fl Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
5-30cm ann, simple/slightly branched, large yellow/cream fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Hongerblom", 15-40cm ann, lovely purple daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m ann, divided leaves fleshy at coast, lovely purple daisy fl Sp, sand, coast. Sow Au. Zone 8.
10-30cm ann, lovely long-lasting yellow fl Sp, sandy areas. About 1380 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tripteris sp (Asteraceae)
Ann to about 60cm, dentate lvs, pure yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm ann, very finely cut/lobed leaves, large salmon to yellow daisy fl Sp-Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm ann, very finely cut lvs flat on ground, large orange daisy fl with red centres Sp-Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tufted ann to 40cm, lvs with wavy margins, white to pale blue fl Sp. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Delicate much-branched ann to 20cm, scabrid toothed lvs, panicles white fl on long stalks Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roughly hairy ann to 50cm, toothed ovate lvs, pale blue fl on longish stalks Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ann, branching from base, hairy stems with narrow lvs, loose clusters of tubular blue fl with spreading petals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm ann, undulate leaves, blue/mauve bell-like fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40 cm erect ann, narrow leaves, long-tubed white fl with red reverse, opening late afternoon Au-Su. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 7.
"Fish River Valley drumsticks", ann to 15cm, toothed hairy lvs, dense spikes white to pale mauve fl with yellow centre and coppery orange reverse Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Branching ann to 15cm, dentate hairy lvs, fl in shades of mauve with yellow centre Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bulbous plants
All bulb seeds are sold in small packets of about 25 seeds. Several species are available in larger quantities please ask for prices if they are not indicated. If you would like germination instructions, please request them with your order. Agapanthus campanulatus (Alliaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m, bright blue fl Su, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Various forms available - small (25cm) form from southern Drakensberg, large form from northern Drakensberg, and medium sized form.
Seeds collected from a variety of garden plants - try some and see what you get! Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.3m, flat tapering leaves, sweetly scented bright yellow fl with broad green stripe Sp-Su, med, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm, broad leaves, yellow fl with green markings Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Bulb grows above ground, leaves to 0.5m, stalk of lovely white fl almost 1m. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m, leaves grey-green, fl green & yellow Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
90-150cm, very tall, golden-yellow long-lasting fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 60cm, slender channeled lvs, nodding yellow fl with green keels Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 80cm, 4-6 channelled lvs, erect white fl with green keels Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.9m, narrow lvs with silvery band down middle, fl white sometimes tipped with yellow, with broad green stripe Su, used as a protective charm. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Horizontally arranged greenish-white fl on long stems Sp, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 25cm in rock & gravel patches, cylindrical lvs, white fl striped green Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 30cm, slender stiff lvs, nodding yellow fl with green stripes Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
1m, Su-growing, evergreen, semi-exposed bulb with long pale green leaves spreading over ground, white & green fl Au-Su, sun, well-dr soil, multiplies rapidly. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Wit Tamarak", channelled fleshy leaves, white fl with green keels on long nodding stalks Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Growwetamarak", to 30cm geophyte, channelled/rolled leaves, yellow fl with green keels Sp, good pot subject. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 1m, evergreen, white fl striped with green Su, partial shade. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Albuca rupestris ? (Hyacinthaceae) Albuca setosa (Hyacinthaceae) Albuca shawii (Hyacinthaceae) Albuca sp (Hyacinthaceae) Albuca sp (Hyacinthaceae)
To 40cm spike of large pleasantly scented yellow fls held erect, Su, few long very narrow lvs. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40cm, leaves produced after fl, white fl with green to greenish brown central stripe on back Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Liquorice scented leaves, strongly scented fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, plant with upright broad lvs, nodding fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6cm plants, leaf dry at flowering, fl pale yellow with broad dark keels, Sp, dry places. Sow Au.
6cm plants, leaf dry at flowering, fl not seen, but should be pale yellow with broad dark keels, Sp, dry places. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wildeui", 35-80cm, white to pink fl Su, South Africa's only Allium, food plant. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Seeds of most Amaryllids have a shelf-life of only a few weeks. Please ask if you would like to be notified of their availability.To be added to our Amaryllid list you must have either a fax or e-mail. Genera usually available during the year are Amarylli
"White cup-and-saucer", to 5cm stemless geophyte, white fl cupped in large whitish bracts Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate, long leaves with wavy edges, green bracts enclose cream fl Wi-Sp, coastal, sandy soil, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prostrate, 2-3 long leaves with fringed margins, fl enclosed by white bracts at ground level Sp, sand. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Short-stemmed geophyte, sublinear leaves, 1 or 2 fl enclosed by green bracts Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stemless plant with leaves flat on ground, showy white fl bracts with pink stripes, fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Dwarf bulb with 2 flat leaves, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Acaulescent, linear leaves with coiled tips, fl hidden in large pale green bracts Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20cm, evergreen, clump-forming, large blue fl Su opens morning, closes midday. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm tufted plants, flat stems, narrow soft leaves, brilliant blue fl Sp-Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm, blue fl Su, found in grassland in Natal. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Evergreen to 1m, linear lvs, many blue fl on tall inflorescence Sp - Su mainly after fires. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
To 15cm, spike of large blue fl with irridescent green mark at the base of each petal Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea capitata - pink (old name A major) (Iridaceae) Aristea capitata (old name A major) (Iridaceae) Aristea cf ecklonii (Iridaceae) Aristea confusa (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-1.5m, evergreen, pink fl on long dense inflorescences Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1-1.5m, evergreen, blue fl on long dense inflorescences Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.5m, evergreen, small star-like blue fl Sp, damp positions. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.2m, straplike leaves, loose head of large intense blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 60cm, flattened stems, narrow linear lvs, blue fl with rust-brown spathes Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
15-30cm subterete stem, beautiful blue fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.5m, evergreen, small star-like blue fl Sp, damp positions. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Evergreen rhizomatous plant to 30cm, narrow sword-shaped lvs, blue fl with rusty brown bracts Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn to 1.5m, narrow stiff greyish lvs with red margins, deep blue fl in tall panicles Sp, very beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-1.5m, evergreen, blue fl Su, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm slender plant, falcate leaves with outer edge translucent white, unbranched inflorescence usually with 2 fl, large bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, blue fl Sp, bracts become dry, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn to 1m, rounded stems, sword-shaped lvs, blue fl Su, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Evergreen rhizomatous tufted plant to 40cm, linear lvs, deep blue fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aristea pusilla ssp pusilla (Iridaceae) Aristea schizolaena (Iridaceae) Aristea simplex (Iridaceae) Aristea spiralis (Iridaceae) Aristea woodii (Iridaceae)
Evergreen bulb to 20cm, flattened stem, soft lvs, blue fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-90cm, basal leathery leaves, blue to deep purple fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm, linear lvs, pale blue star-like fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20-50cm, evergreen, large white to pale blue fl Sp-Su, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m, evergreen, pale blue/mauve/white fl Su, good pot plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 30cm, terete grasslike lvs, blue fl Su, 3 winged seed capsules. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All species listed are Wi-growing and Su-dormant unless otherwise specified. Grow them all in deep pots. All are Zone 8.
4-8cm, large scented blue fl with white/yellow markings in Sp. Sow Au.
30cm, dark blue fl with black to wine-red markings Sp, very attractive. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3-10cm, decumbent stem, fragrant blue fl with pale yellow & white marks Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
3-10cm, decumbent stem, fl not seen Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 15cm, pleated hairy lvs, large bright rosy pink fl Sp, very rare. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 15cm, narrow pleated leaves with cut-off end, zygomorphic trumpet-shaped purple fl Wi. Sow Au.
20cm, short curved lvs, red/magenta/violet/purple fl Sp, short inflorescence bent horizontally, dry conditions. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
4-15cm, erect sharply pointed leaves, deep purplish-blue fl Sp, grows in rock crevices. Sow Au.
Plants to 10cm, narrow velvety lvs, zygomorphic dark violet fl with white to pale yellow blotch on lower tepals, Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25cm, erect stem, lanceolate lvs, intensely scented zygomorphic pale to deep blue fl with white/yellow markings Sp. Sow Au.
Babiana fragrans (old name B disticha) (Iridaceae) Babiana framesii ? (Iridaceae) Babiana inclinata (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 20cm, violet to pale blue scented fl marked with yellow/purple Sp. Violet & yellow forms available. Sow Au.
1-2cm stem, pointed leaves, purple fl with white marks on lower lobes Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm, stem inclined, zygomorphic blue/violet fl with dark markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 15cm, pleated hairy lvs, scented actinomorphic blue-violet fl with dark centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 20cm, very hairy lvs, blue/pale mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Previously sold as B. villosa purple.
To 12cm, fragrant purplish to pale blue fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
8cm, fragrant mauve to blue fl with yellow lower tepals Sp. Sow Au.
10-15cm, scented pink, white & blue or white fl Sp. Sow Au. All colour forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 8.00 per 100
15cm, large yellow fl with purple centre Sp, Wi-growing, very showy, extremely rare. Sow Au. 12 seeds per packet. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
35cm, long erect leaves, strongly two-lipped red flower borne close to the ground Sp, showy. Sow Au.
Babiana rubrocyanea (Iridaceae) Babiana sambucina (Iridaceae) Babiana scariosa (Iridaceae) Babiana sinuata (Iridaceae) Babiana sp (Iridaceae)
To 15cm, branched stems, inclined spike of deep blue fl with red centre outlined in white Sp, rare. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10cm, hairy leaves, fragrant mauve to purple fl with white mark on lower lobes Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-25cm, white fl with purple markings & papery bracts Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 10cm, contorted wavy leaves, pale mauve fragrant fl with greenish tubes Sp, unusual. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Babiana stricta blue/pink (Iridaceae) Babiana thunbergii (Iridaceae) Babiana tubiflora (Iridaceae)
10-25cm, scented pink/purple/blue fl marked with yellow Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.6m, long erect lvs, large bright red fl on a multi-branched inflorescence Sp. Grows on coastal sand dunes. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 15cm, linear pleated lvs, zygomorphic white fl usually with red markings on lower petals Sp, in sand. Sow Au.
4-12cm, leaves longer than stem, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20cm, channelled leaves, fl deep golden-yellow above, red below Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 0.5m, rushlike leaves, yellow fl in flattened heads Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Biesiesroei", 20-80cm, linear leaves, yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 0.7m, long trailing leaves, yellow fl Sp-Au, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Evergreen rhizomatous plant to 0.5m, sticky stem, narrow lvs, solitary violet fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1.8m, leaves terete and restio-like, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rhizomatous plant, terete to linear lvs, dense inflorescense of yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Long slender leaves, clusters of yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. A tall form and a small Eastern Cape form are available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Bulbinella cauda-felis (Asphodelaceae) Bulbinella divaginata (Asphodelaceae) Bulbinella eburniflora (Asphodelaceae) Bulbinella elegans (Asphodelaceae)
0.6m, pink bud opening to white fl in Sp, good cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8 US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, bunches of grass-like lvs absent at flowering, spikes of bright yellow fl early in autumn. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 0.75m, 3-7 canaliculate dark green leaves, buds cream, scented fl ivory-white when open Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Voelneskatstert", to 60cm, narrow channelled leaves with finely toothed margins, small pale lemon yellow to white fl in conical racemes Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20cm, long grass-like leaves, many white fl Wi, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Bulbinella latifolia ssp denticulata (Asphodelaceae) Bulbinella latifolia ssp latifolia (Asphodelaceae)
To 1m, 10 fleshy lvs with tiny teeth on margins, dense raceme of lemon-yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 1m perenn, yellow to deep orange fl borne in dense spikes Sp, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1m, bright green fleshy leaves, racemes of green fl with reddish tinge Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Swartturk", to 1m, multiple stems, long reed-like leaves, yellow and white forms in stock, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tall, long narrow leaves with lacy sheath, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, semi-terete toothed lvs, white to pinkish fl in narrow racemes Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.5m, small yellow inflorescences Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40-65cm, forms clumps, broad lvs, scarlet/orange fl on 1 side of flowering stem Au-Wi, coastal, shady areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m, tubular orange fl in spikes in Wi, dormant Su, sun/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m, primrose yellow fl in Wi, dormant Su, sun/shade, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, many semi-folded leaves, simple inflorescence to 1m Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 80cm, lvs in rosettes or 2-ranked, inflorescence with many white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 1.25m, erect rosette of leaves, white fl open one at a time, closing in the evening Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Small chlorophytum", 30cm, narrow soft lvs, shiny white fl Sp-Au, protective charm, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 30cm, grass-like foliage, a spike of white star-shaped fl with dark markings & prominent yellow stamens Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Narrow lvs, white star-like fl on unbranched inflorescence Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Boslelie", 25-110cm, Su-growing, very large white fl with rose-coloured stripes, wet, beautiful. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
7-25cm, grass-like leaves, white/pale pink fl Sp, full sun, well-dr soil, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 50cm, branched at base, basal tuft of channelled lvs, pale orange fl brown on reverse, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Boomlelie", 20-35cm, scarlet fl Su. Sow immediately. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Yellow Dobo lily", 20cm, big clumps of plants, scented yellow tubular fl, rocky ledges & wet cliffs, high altitude. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Ifafa lily", 40cm, evergreen, pink, yellow or white fl Su, s/shade. Zone 7.
Daubenya aurea - red form (not pure seed - see description) (Hyacinthaceae)
2-4cm, Wi-growing, 2 ovate leaves flat on the ground, bright red fl Sp, sun, well-dr soil. Sow Au. Zone 6. Seeds very limited. The plants are mixed with several look-alikes such as Daubenya marginata, and we cannot guarantee that the seed is pure as their
2-4cm, Wi-growing, 2 ovate lvs flat on the ground, bright yellow fl . Sow Au. Zone 6. Seeds limited - 6 per pkt.
Dierama (Iridaceae)
0.6m, evergreen, pendulous white fl Sp-Su, moist areas, pots. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.5-1m, few lvs, pale pink to bright magenta-pink pendulous fl Sp, high altitude sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Drakensberg Harebell", to 0.8m, linear lvs, pendulous bell-shaped rose pink to red fl borne on nodding stalks Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.5m, crowded pink fl borne on erect stems Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dierama galpinii (or insigne) (Iridaceae) Dierama latifolium (Iridaceae) Dierama pallidum (Iridaceae)
To 1m, stems in tufts, erect fl spike with many light pink to bright magenta-pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 3m, pendulous/sub-erect pale to deep pink fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m plant, reduced sheathing leaves, pendulous creamy-white to palest yellow fl with silvery-white bracts Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1.5m, pendulous dark pink/deep purple red fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
1.5m, beautiful pendulous wine-red fl with white bracts Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1-2m single/several tufted stems, creamy white to pale pink/mauve-pink fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
10-60cm, pale mauve to light purple/ pink fl on one erect spike Sp, high altitude, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.2-2m, reduced sheathing leaves, rich magenta-pink to dark reddish magenta/deep purple fl in terminal spikes Su-Au, high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m, evergreen, large yellow fl with brownish markings Sp-Su, sun. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m, evergreen, fan of broad sword-shaped dark green leaves, white fl with yellow and orange markings on cup, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.5m, evergreen, large white & mauve fl with yellow markings Sp-Su, sun. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.6m, evergreen, big white fl with blue styles Sp-Au, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Rooiwortel", 0.5m, showy mauve fl Sp, pointed tepals with long stamens, cut fl, seed heads decorative. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Rooiwortel", 0.5m, showy mauve fl Sp-Su, pointed tepals, short stamens, cut fl, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Slangui", 20-40cm, straight/coiled leaves, brown/green/cream fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, green to brown recurved fl Su, dry areas, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Jeukbol", to 1.6m, tough grey-green erect leaves after fl, dense inflorescence of white fl with dark keels Sp-Su, med, hot areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 1m, long linear lvs, no lvs with fl, yellowish green to brownish white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Single narow leaf, fl spike to 45cm, fl white above and purplish below. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m spikes of greenish-white fl borne well above surrounding vegetation. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
5 - 30cm, small grass-like lvs, urn-shaped pinkish to brownish nodding fl on long pedicels, grows on rock pavements. Sow Au. Zone 8.
5 - 30cm, small grass-like lvs, urn-shaped pinkish to brownish nodding fl on long pedicels, grows on rock pavements. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Drimia macrocentra (=Urginea macrocentra) (Hyacinthaceae) Drimia sp (Hyacinthaceae) Drimia sp (Hyacinthaceae) Eucomis (Hyacinthaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, Su-growing, narrow dark green leaves, dense racemes of white fl with green/ brown keels Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Fl not seen, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10cm, fl after lvs have dried, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All species come from the Su-rainfall area, except if otherwise indicated.
0.5m, green pineapple-like spikes of fl Su, sun or s/shade, rich soil, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.3m, green/cream fl with purple edges, fl arrangements, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
To 2m, wide-opening green fl Su, cluster of leaves at the tip of each fl spike, attractive greenish fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Gifuintjie", 15-60cm greenish/blue/yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm, leafy stem, many thick glaucous lvs, dense clusters of scented yellow fl with dark brown spots & blotches Sp, grows in deep sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ferraria sp (Iridaceae)
"Duineaandblom", to 30cm, several erect/procumbent lvs, strongly scented creamy-yellow/white fl with purplish flush Wi-Sp, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 10cm, blunt lvs often flat on ground, fragrant white fl with yellow markings early Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Erect leaves to 30cm, showy spikes of bicoloured yellow and cream very sweetly scented fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
45cm, red/blue/white fl with dark red blotches Su, moist shady places, Su growing. Red, & red & white forms available. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
18-45cm, spicy scented white/greenish/purple fl with orange markings Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
12-18cm white fl flushed purple on reverse Sp, forest margins. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm, sword-shaped lvs, inclined/horizontal spike of pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3-6cm, oblong channelled leaves, yellow fl with cupped tepals Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Galaxia luteoalba (new name Moraea luteoalba) (Iridaceae) Galaxia ovata (new name Moraea galaxia) (Iridaceae)
To 3cm, deep yellow fl fading to cream at tips of petals Wi-Sp, wet areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Oorlosieblom", 3cm, alpine-like habit, spectacular yellow fl opens in strong light, fl at ground level Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Galaxia stagnalis (new name Moraea stagnalis) (Iridaceae) Galaxia versicolor (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect/prostrate leaves usually with smooth border, small yellow fl Wi-Sp, grows in seasonally wet areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m, Su growing, leaves grey-green, white fl Su, accent plant. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 80cm, Su growing, large leaves, attractive greenish-yellow pendulous fl Su, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
1m, Su growing, yellowish-green long-lasting fl Su, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
To 20cm, linear narrow lvs, spike of yellow fl with purple centres Sp, seasonally wet areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 10cm, small white fl late Sp, seasonally damp shady areas. Sow Au.
5cm, very attractive spirally twisted leaves, each spike has one bright yellow fl Sp, dry Su. Sow Au.
30cm, narrow grooved lvs, 3 - 8 large pink fl per spike mid Su, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6-25cm, cup-shaped cream to pale yellow fl sometimes with red to purple flush on reverse but fl may be pure yellow. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm, linear lvs, 4-7 white to purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20cm, variable fl colour Sp (purple, red, white to pale yellow with red reverse). Both white & red forms available.Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, base of plant sticky, thin needle-like lvs, small cream to yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
15cm, dark blue-violet fl with yellow/red markings Sp, well-dr soil, sun. Sow Au.
To 10cm, 4 narrow lvs, bright yellow fl Sp, differs from ssp ornithogaloides in corm shape. Sow Au. Zone 8.
6-15cm, oval leaves, long-tubed white fl, pink reverse Sp. Sow Au.
15cm, very attractive deep blue fl with red centre Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
A cream flowered species from the SW Cape. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Growing on the Gifberg nr Vanrhynsdorp in damp places, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Geissorhiza sp (Iridaceae)
20cm, very similar to G. aspera but with pinky-mauve fl instead of blue. Sow Au. Zone 8.
12cm, very showy large white fl with dark centre Sp. Sow Au.
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
30-65cm, reddish fl with very short green to blackish lower tepals Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20cm, scented orange fl, lower lobes yellow to lime-green Sp, well-dr soil, sun. Sow Au.
20cm, fl not seen Sp, well-dr soil, sun, found on the Gifberg. Sow Au.
"Brown kalkoentjie", 15cm, 5-6 curved sickle-shaped velvety leaves, shades of dull grey-purple/brownish/dark purple sweetly scented fl on strongly inclined spikes Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus brevifolius var brevifolius (Iridaceae) Gladiolus brevitubus ? (Iridaceae) Gladiolus carinatus (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm, pink/mauve fl with yellow marks on lower lobes early Sp, flowers precede leaves. Sow Au. Seeds of a robust form available.
To 30cm, linear narrow lvs, spike of 2 - 8 fl not seen (should be orange) late Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, scented variable colour fl (yellow, blue, dark blue) Sp, showy. Sow Au. Separate colours available.
"Cliff gladiolus", to 35cm, beautiful deep pink fl Su-Au, rocky areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Painted lady", to 1m, variable colour fl (white to mauve) w/without markings, easy, good cut fl. Sow Au. Various colour forms available - please ask.
Tall form of this Gladiolus species, uniformly pale pink with no markings. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Gladiolus carneus (macowanianus) (Iridaceae) Gladiolus caryophyllaceus (Iridaceae) Gladiolus ceresianus (Iridaceae)
A very colourful form of Gladiolus carneus with strong markings. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, large scented pink to pinkish mauve fl Sp, rare in SA. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Scented dull purple to brownish fl with dark veins, Sp. Sow Au.
1m, Su-growing, pink to mauve fl with darker markings late Su, montane to sub-alpine. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
40cm, sword-shaped lvs, bright red fl green below, upper petal spoon-shaped, lower petals much reduced, fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, Su-growing, yellow, orange/dark red fl Sp-Au, easy, cut fl. Seeds from various localities available - please ask for details. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 1.3m, Su-growing, soft blue-green lvs in fan, dense spike of small whitish fl densely spotted with red/maroon dots Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust plant to 40cm, Su-growing, floriferous, fls not seen but had large conspicuous bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm, broad greyish leaves, scented orange/red fl, lower lobes yellow to lime-green with red tips Sp, pot. Sow Au.
"Suicide gladiolus", 35-60cm, Su-growing, 5 lvs, long-tubed dark carmine-red fl with white streak Su, grows on steep cliffs wedged into crevices. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Seed limited - 6 per packet.
50cm, 5-7 firm wide leaves, very attractive pink to mauve fl in arching spray Sp. Sow Au.
50cm, scented blue to grey blue fl Au-Sp, pot. Sow Au. Separate colours available.
To 50cm, sword-shaped lvs, strongly inclined fl spike, cream/pink fl with reddish streak & may be scented, Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-80cm, 3 leaves, scented mauve to slate-grey fl with yellow band on lower tepals Au-Wi, coastal. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm, thick fleshy lvs, small pink/mauve/purplish fl marked with red Su, dunes & sandy beaches, rain all yr. Sow Au/Sp.
Gladiolus hirsutus (old name G. punctulatus) (Iridaceae) Gladiolus hollandii (Iridaceae) Gladiolus huttonii (Iridaceae) Gladiolus inflatus (Iridaceae) Gladiolus inflexus (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
60cm, 3 hairy leaves, pink to mauve fl with dark spots and streaks Sp. Sow Au. Seeds of a very robust form also available.
To 1m, Su-growing, several long wide leaves, pale pink fl minutely dotted with dark pink Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25-85cm, fl in shades of red, orange and yellow Wi-Sp, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Tulbagh Bell", to 60cm, small inflated campanulate pink to mauve fl with yellow & red marks on lowest lobe Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 35cm, 3 very narrow lvs, sweetly scented fl shades of purple with cream bases of tepals & throat Wi. Sow Au. 10 seeds per pkt.
60cm, attractive blue fl Gladiolus from the Kamiesberg, a Namaqualand endemic species. Sow Au. 8 seeds per pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
70cm, large night-scented variable fl Sp, fl colour changes from rusty-red in the day to bluish-mauve at night. Sow Au. Various forms available - please ask.
40-80cm, Su-growing, 2 clasping leaves, single fl spike white-cream or yellow fl Su, night scented. Sow Sp. Zone 7. White form available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 70cm, 3 narrow lvs, inclined spike with pale mauve fl with dark streaks on lower tepals Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gladiolus martleyi (old name G. pillansii) (Iridaceae) Gladiolus meliusculus (Iridaceae) Gladiolus miniatus (Iridaceae)
25-60cm, 2-3 leaves, hysteranthous (flowers before leaves), small blue-grey to pink fl Au. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Pink kalkoentjie", 15cm, strongly ridged leaves, honey-scented pink to brick-red/orange fl, yellow on lower tepals edged with purple Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 40cm, fan of 4 leaves, long wide-necked cream to salmon pink fl with dark stripes Sp. Sow Au.
"Autumn painted lady", 18-50cm, long-tubed pink fl Su-Au, rocky slopes. Sow Au.
Gladiolus oppositiflorus ssp salmoneus (Iridaceae) Gladiolus orchidiflorus (Iridaceae) Gladiolus pardalinus (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.8-1.5m, Su-growing, very beautiful large salmon-pink fl Su-Au, cliff dweller. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
50cm, fragrant hooded fl in unusual shades of green and brown with purple markings Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, spikes of pale yellow fl speckled with red markings Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
60cm, a striking mauve fl species from the drier parts of the SW Cape, seed not usually available, scarce. Sow Au.
30-50cm, Su-growing, long narrow leaves sheathed at base, scented white/ cream fl tinged at tips with pink/ mauve Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
30-80cm, bright red fl with yellowish throat Au-Wi, coastal. Sow Au.
40cm, beautiful scented yellow fl, lower lobes darker Sp. Sow Au.
To 40cm, grey-green sword-shaped lvs, salmon fl, lower 3 tepals greenish with salmon apices Sp, similar to G alatus. Sow Au. Zone 8/
20cm, small scented white/pink/blue fl with small reddish markings, open in bright sun, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Voorlopertjie", to 50cm, pale yellow/cream, greenish mauve to greyish green fl with mauvish streaks Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
30-65cm, beautiful blue/mauve/purple fl with darker streaks or dots on lower perianth tubes Sp. Sow Au. 12 seeds/pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 90cm, Su-growing, large scarlet, bright vermilion or salmon-red fl with lower half of 3 lower lobes white Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 2m, Su-growing, yellow-ribbed leaves, cream to pink to wine red fl with yellow or green marks Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.75-1.5m, Su-growing, 8-10 narrow glaucous lvs, pale pink to almost white fl with central yellow streak surrounded by light purple blotch Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Single fl (rarely 2) mid-Su, elongate seed capsule, high altitude. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
A species collected on the Gifberg, fl not seen. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Roggeveld lepelblom", 0.5-1.1m, 5-7 sword-shaped lvs, very attractive bright scarlet fl with very large lower tepals Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm, narrow lvs produced after fl, pale blue fl with yellow markings outlined in purple Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm, erect funnel-shaped cream to yellow fl usually tinged with pink or red Sp, sweetly scented at night. Sow Au. Yellow form available.
To 1.5m, night-scented tubular cream-yellow fl, densely striped and stippled with brown/green Sp-Su. Sow Au. Various forms available - please ask.
To 1.5m, night-scented tubular cream-yellow fl, densely striped and stippled with brown/green Sp-Su. Sow Au.
To 1.5m, long-tubed pinkish cream to greenish fl with markings on each lower tepal Sp-Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Kalkoentjie", to 20cm fragrant yellow fl with brown markings Sp, beautiful, dry areas. Sow Au.
50cm, narrow lvs, mottled catophylls, branched fl spikes with 3-8 bright scarlet fl with 3 lower tepals yellow Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Purple kalkoentjie", 20-60cm, several slender leaves, 2 lipped rose scented fl, mauve or cerise, lower tepals flexed downwards, greenish-yellow below Sp. Sow Au.
30-40cm, long narrow leaves, pale rose pink fl with darker spade-shaped marks on lower lobes Sp. Sow Au.
Gladiolus virescens var virescens (Iridaceae) Gladiolus watermeyeri (Iridaceae) Gladiolus wilsonii (Iridaceae)
To 20cm, narrow leaves, violet scented yellowish green or pink fl with 3 upper tepals feathered with brown Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-30cm, ribbed lvs, striking scented cream to grey fl with purple veins & green & orange markings Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-60cm, linear leaves, sweetly scented white-cream fl with pink flush on reverse of upper tepals Sp, Su-rainfall species but Wi-growing. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m, Su-growing, hairy stems, faintly scented maroon to reddish brown/yellow/mauve fl with darker markings Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Fl not seen.
Gloriosa modesta (old name Littonia) (Colchicaceae) Gloriosa superba (Colchicaceae) Hesperantha (Iridaceae)
1m, Su-growing, decid, pendulous bell-shaped yellow or orange fl Su, sun or s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Flame lily", creeper, Su-growing, tendrils on leaf tips, scarlet & yellow fl Su, sun or s/shade, cut fl, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
To 30cm, sword-shaped lvs, yellow or white fl fragrant at night Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
25cm, white strongly scented fl facing downwards & open late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
75cm, Su-growing, beautiful deep pink fl Au, shade-loving. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
20cm plant growing in damp grassland, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
"Scarlet river lily", 60cm, Su-growing, large star shaped red/pink fl Su, cut fl, sun, well-dr moist soil. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Seeds of "pale pink, tall pale pink, "Sunrise" (darker pink), a mid-pink, a bright pink & red available.
25cm, fl white with red or brown on reverse Sp, night-flowering. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20cm, fl small, white or yellow with red to brown on back, white forms night flowering and scented. Sow Au. White & yellow forms available.
To 70cm, Su-growing, 1-6 large pink flowers with fl tube curved at tip on opening, opens in daylight, found on damp grassy streambanks. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 5cm, 3 falcate lvs, sweetly scented white fl open in afternoon Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
7cm, 2-3 falcate leaves, very pretty pink/rose fl with darker throat Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
5-10cm, basal leaves, beautiful long-tubed white fl with purple blotches at base of inner tepals Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
To 10cm, linear to falcate lvs, dark purple fl with pale throat Sp, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 30cm, slightly fleshy lvs, scented white fl with brown reverse to tepals open in late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8
Various unidentified species from the Su rainfall areas- high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Two high altitude species from the summer rainfall area of South Africa, fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Rooibontaandblom", 12-35cm, terete to lanceolate leaves sometimes with crisped margins, small white fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
15cm, yellow fl with black markings in Sp. A rare & very beautiful species. Sow Au.
Erect geophyte to 0.6m, leafy stems, folded lvs in 1 plane, pendulous fl (similar to Gloriosa) in sprays, green outside & maroon inside, 3-chambered seed capsules with shiny red-brown seeds, grows in sand. Sow Au. Zone 9.
To 20cm, rhizomatous, lanceolate hairy lvs, bright yellow fl Au. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant unless otherwise specified.
To 40cm, 5 lightly twisted narrow lvs, crowded deep yellow/orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-40cm, bright orange fl with brown/green centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 50cm, wide curved upright lvs, large deep pink fl Sp, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 50cm, 3-5 firm lvs, branched fl stem with white to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
25-60cm, orange star-shaped fl with darkish centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
50cm, small pink faintly scented fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20-50cm, broad leaves, pink-purple fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
4-6 firm lvs, 6-12 pale to deep pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
35cm, large orange fl with blackish centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
25-75cm, 3-4 veined leaves, small pale blue/mauve/grey-blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 70cm, linear leaves, beautiful pink-lilac fl with purple centre Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
35cm, fl from white through pink to purple all with a circular stain in the centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm, linear grass-like lvs, 5-10 cream to mauve-pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Firm erect lvs, mauve/white fl with dark centre, style divides opposite the middle of the anthers. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 55cm, quite variable delicate blue/mauve fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. The normal mauve form plus a very dark almost red form available.
Stem with stiff zig-zag branchlets, lanceolate firm leaves, pink to purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm, corm tunics extend up in a collar, 5 laneceolate lvs, mauve to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia rapunculoides var subpendula (Iridaceae) Ixia rivulicola (Iridaceae) Ixia rouxii (Iridaceae)
To 50cm, 1-5 filiform pendulous branches, linear lvs, white/pink/pale blue campanulate fl Sp-Su, in damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 1m, branched spikes of white fl late Sp, grows on river banks. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 55cm, 1-3 short stiff branches, green fl with a large circular purple-black stain in the middles, late Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ixia scillaris var subundulata (Iridaceae) Ixia sp (Iridaceae) Ixia sp (Iridaceae) Ixia sp (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Plants smaller than I. scillaris, 4 lanceolate lvs, pink to white fl with deep pink centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Seeds of various unidentified species of Ixia, one from limestone rocks. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm spike, firm lvs, white to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-15cm, short lvs, fl not seen, high altitude. Sow Au. Zone 8.
70cm tall robust Ixia, pink fl, almost Dierama-like in habit, from the Roggeveld Plateau in the Karoo. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, 5-9 deep pink fl with darker centre per spike Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
25cm, reddish-pink or pinkish-mauve Sp, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-35cm, white/purple fl with dark centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50-95cm, sea-green fl with dark centre, short-lived, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. 8 per pkt.
"Green Ixia", linear lvs 4-7mm wide, green/bluish-green/cream fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All the species listed below are from the Su rainfall area unless otherwise specified.
0.6-1m, dull green fibrous leaves, dense inflorescence of white/cream pendulous fl Su-Au, grasslands. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
40-60cm, narrow grass-like leaves, small white fl Su-Au, grassy slopes. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40-70cm, aerial stems, grey leaves, coral-pink to flame coloured fl in upper half & lower half pale greenish-yellow to cream Su-Au, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
1m, evergreen, Su rain, attractive orange-yellow to greenish-yellow fl, buds red-tinged Su, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
60cm, erect leaves, pendulous greenish-yellow fl Su, high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 6. Two forms available - 1 very hairy, and 1 less hairy.
50cm, dull yellow buds open to cream, yellowish or orange fl Su, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Red hot poker", to 1.5m, striking red fl becoming yellow with age Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Kniphofia multiflora cream (Asphodelaceae) Kniphofia northiae (Asphodelaceae) Kniphofia praecox (Asphodelaceae) Kniphofia ritualis (Asphodelaceae) Kniphofia rooperi (Asphodelaceae)
"Giant Poker", to 2m, soft lvs, cylindrical spike of many small tubular cream fl Su-Au, wet, rare. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 1.7m, rosettes of long broad grey-green lvs, distinctive growth, orange-red buds opening to pale fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Robust plant, leaves to 2m, dense inflorescence, buds orange to scarlet, fl yellow Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
36cm, broad grey foliage, large spikes of very showy orange fl Su. One of the most distinctive of the Kniphofia species. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m, Wi-growing, soft leaves, erect coral-scarlet buds, open to pendulous salmon fl Sp, very showy, Karoo. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Kniphofia triangularis ssp triangularis (Asphodelaceae) Kniphofia tuckii (ensifolia) (Asphodelaceae) Kniphofia typhoides (Asphodelaceae) Kniphofia uvaria (Asphodelaceae) Lachenalia (Hyacinthaceae)
"Dwarf red-hot poker", soft grasslike leaves, delicate orange fl Su, med, rare. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m bulb, leaf margins serrulate, dense inflorescence, red buds, cream to greenish-white fl Su, robust. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Erect distichous leaves, light brown to purplish brown faintly scented fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m, evergreen, Wi/Su rain, attractive orange-yellow to greenish fl, buds red-tinged Su, damp areas. Sow Au or Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8.
15cm, showy white fl late Sp, very showy plant from near Nieuwoudtville. Sow Au.
6-30cm, plain/spotted leaves, pale green fl tinged with blue which fade to dull red Wi-Sp, excellent pot plant. Sow Au.
Lachenalia aloides var aloides (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia aloides var aurea (Hyacinthaceae)
15-25cm, heavily marked leaves, pendulous cylindrical variably coloured fl Wi-Sp, excellent pot plant. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
6-25cm, plain/spotted leaves, golden-yellow fl on dark maroon peduncle Sp, very attractive, pot. Sow Au.
9-20cm, reddish-orange, yellow & green fl with purplish-maroon tips Wi. Sow Au.
10cm, single leaf, attractive open white fl Sp, not often seen, pot. Sow Au.
1 long banded leaf, robust plant, racemes of beautiful campanulate pendulous cream fl with green gibbosities Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
18-40cm, plain/marked green/maroon leaves, bright yellow scented fl Sp fade to red. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm, 1 or 2 suberect lvs, urn-shaped cream/yellowish green fl with anthers included Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
15-30cm, linear unmarked leaves, campanulate white fl with brown mark Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2cm, 3-9 erect linear leaves which enclose many erect cylindrical greenish fl at ground level Au-Wi, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
One dark green leaf with purple stripes on under surface, attractive pendulous pale blue & white fl Sp. Sow Au.
One dark green leaf with purple stripes on under surface, fl not seen Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia bulbifera (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia capensis (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia carnosa (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia cernua (Hyacinthaceae)
8-30cm, pendulous orange/red fl with green tips Au-Sp, striking, excellent pot/garden plant. Sow Au. Red & orange forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-25cm, pale green leaves, white/cream fragrant fl pale blue at base Sp, excellent potplant. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
8-25cm, robust, 2 ovate green unmarked leaves, dull white sessile fl with broad mauve/magenta tips Sp, showy. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Narrowly lanceolate leaf may have maroon blotches, urceolate nodding creamy white fl with green markings Sp. Sow Au.
5-20cm, dark hairy leaves, heavily scented wide open white fl with purple filaments late Sp, well-dr soil, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Dwarf species 8-14cm, dense inflorescence pale blue shading to white or very pale yellow Wi-Sp, heavily scented. Sow Au.
6-25cm, grass-like leaves, widely open white fl with maroon markings Sp, does well in pot. Seed from a population with large, beautiful & very scented fl available. Sow Au.
20cm, 1 fleshy leaf with entire margin, spotted at base, unscented nodding white campanulate fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 15cm, 2 spreading lvs with recurved tips, yellowish-green bell-shaped fl with darker markings at tips Sp. Sow Au.
To 15cm, 2 spreading lvs with recurved tips, fl not seen. Sow Au.
Lachenalia elegans var membranacea (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia elegans var suaveolens (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia fistulosa (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia framesii (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia gillettii (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia hirta (Hyacinthaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm, 1 or 2 lanceolate spotted lvs, yellow fl with pale green inner segments & broad white membranous margin Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25cm, 1 or 2 lanceolate leaves, spreading pale blue to pink fl with dark maroon markings Sp, easy. Sow Au.
8-30cm, scented cream/yellow/blue/lilac/violet fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15cm, green unspotted lvs, outer segments of fl greenish-yellow, inner segments bright purple Wi, floriferous. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 20cm, bright green plain leaves, white fl tinged with lilac at base Sp, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-20cm, hairy leaf margins, white to yellow & pale blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Purple blue & pale blue forms available.
15-30cm, two arching unmarked leaves wither before fl appear, very attractive yellowish-cream fl marked with a maroon central band late Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Lachenalia juncifolia var campanulata (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia juncifolia var juncifolia (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia kliprandensis (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia latimerae (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia leipoldtii (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia liliflora (Hyacinthaceae)
Succulent semi-terete lvs, white campanulate fl with deep rose inner segments Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Succulent terete lvs with maroon bands at base, very attractive bell-shaped white or pink fl Sp, pot. Sow Au. Both colour forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-20cm, 2 prostrate marked leaves, white fl with pale magenta tips Sp, rare. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-28cm, 1 or 2 lvs, pale pink fl with greenish-brown markings Wi. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Narrow canaliculate leaf, small peduncle of many white fl with green & maroon gibbosities, good pot subject. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-20cm, leaves pustulate, white fl with pale magenta tips Sp. Sow Au.
20cm, 1 or 2 plain/spotted leaves, spike of pale blue fl with cream inner segments Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 20cm, 2 lanceolate green lvs with purple spots, dense inflorescence of sessile sweetly scented greenish-yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 30cm, solitary leaf with thickened margins, greenish yellow fl with large dark brown markings Wi. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-20cm, bright yellow fl with green markings Sp, floriferous, excellent potplant. Sow Au.
To 20cm, solitary broad leaf, pale blue & white fl with reddish markings Wi. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-30cm, lanceolate green leaves, blue-grey fl with green or purple markings Sp. Sow Au.
20-40cm, single broad leaf with undulate to crisped margins, blue to pink fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10-35cm, very beautiful cream fl with green/brown markings Sp-Su, coastal. Sow Au.
Many grass-like terete lvs, widely campanulate cream coloured strongly scented fl with green gibbosities Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10-45cm, very variable colour fl but usually pale blue with dark yellow inner segments Sp, showy. Sow Au. Various colour forms available including a yellow one.
To 20cm, folded leaves, fl pale blue at base shading to magenta Sp, floriferous. Sow Au.
To 30cm, 2 prostrate lvs with dark green pustules, many-flowered raceme of campanulate magenta fl with exserted stamens Sp. Sow Au.
2 ovate prostrate plain/pustulate leaves, leaves wither before flowers, widely campanulate very fragrant white fl with dark pink stripe Sp-Su. Sow Au.
To 30cm, erect ovate lvs, green-blue cup-shaped fls with short pedicels in whorls of 3, long flowering time Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
20cm, grass-like leaves, dark maroon peduncle, white fl with maroon markings face upwards Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
12-30cm, numerous cream to yellow or blue fl Sp, fade to red. Sow Au.
6-18cm, many grass-like leaves, pale blue fl shading to rose-pink Sp, rare, seed limited. Sow Au.
10-28cm, pustulate leaves, heavily scented fl blue/white at base, shading to magenta/purple Su, attractive, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-4cm, rosette of prostrate spotted leaves, ground level white scented fl Au, interesting pot plant. Sow Au.
15-35cm, variable fl in shades of cream, yellow, pink or blue Sp, floriferous. Sow Au. White, pink & blue forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 15cm, reflexed leaves, greenish-yellow upright fl fade to red Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
8-30cm, 1 leaf, blue to rose-pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Pink & pink-blue forms available.
6-25cm, fl often before leaves, pendulous pink to ruby-red fl often speckled Au-Wi. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-35cm, lanceolate leathery leaves, cream to reddish-purple fl, mostly pale blue at base shading to white Sp-Su, coastal, easy. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Two lanceolate lvs banded with maroon at base, scented white fl with greenish-brown gibbosities Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
One unidentified species from Vanrhynsdorp - maybe L unicolor. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Unifoliate species, striped lvs, spotted fl stem, fl not seen. Sow Au.
6-25cm, many sessile fl pale blue at base, shading to white or lilac, protruding inner segments dark lilac Wi. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
12-30cm, 2 broad leaves, pale blue fl with red-brown markings Sp, showy. Sow Au.
20cm, tall late flowering Lachenalia, white fl Sp, showy. Sow Au.
8-20cm, heart-shaped hairy leaf, fl pale yellow occasionally flushed with pink Sp, excellent potplant. 2 forms available: 1 very hairy & 1 pustulate. Sow Au.
8-30cm, pustulate green/maroon leaves, very variable fl Sp, floriferous & showy. Sow Au. White, dark pink, cream & blue forms available.
10-35cm, 1 leaf, attractive fl blue at base shading to white, yellow or pink Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 45cm, 1 lanceolate channeled leaf with undulate margin, sessile yellow fl green near tip Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10-30cm, fl pale blue-green or white at base, shading to magenta/purple Wi-Sp, very striking. Sow Au.
8-20cm, viridian green, blue-green or turquoise fl with whitish tips Wi, beautiful species. Sow Au.
One narrow leaf banded with maroon at base, spotted fl stem, campanulate scented pale blue fl shading to cream with reddish brown gibbosities Sp. Sow Au.
Lachenalia xerophila (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia youngii (Hyacinthaceae) Lachenalia zeyheri (Hyacinthaceae) Lapeirousia (Iridaceae)
To 25cm, 1 or 2 lvs with crisped margin, dense many flowered inflorescence of pale blue to white fl with large dull red swellings, dry areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
7-30cm, 2 narrow channelled lvs, lovely pink fl with pale blue base & dark pink stripe on inner segments Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6-20cm, channelled leaves, widely open white fl with reddish-brown/green markings fade to red Sp, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
30cm, white/pale pink/pale lilac fl with red markings on 3 lower lobes Wi-Sp, sandy soil. Sow Au.
12cm, cream fl with red spot on 2 smaller petals Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 12cm, short stem with narrow lanceolate lvs, large deep pink fl with white markings Sp, extremely attractive in arid areas on red sand. Sow Au.
15cm, branched inflorescence, blue fl with white markings in centre Sp-Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
7-25cm, white to pale pink fl with red markings in throat Sp, damp sandy areas. Sow Au.
10cm, very pretty white to pink fl marked with dark pink or mauve Sp, high altitude species. Sow Au.
To 20cm, 1 to 3 slender ribbed lvs, spike of 8 cream to yellow fl Sp, arid areas. Sow Au.
35cm, solitary leaf with smooth or crisped margins, greenish yellow to brown & maroon fl Sp-Su, mountain sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Small plants, leaves lightly ribbed & sometimes lightly crisped, white to palest blue fl, perianth sometimes marked with violet spots Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.6m, tall branched spike with mauve fl Sp, after fire. Sow Au.
40cm, Su-growing, blue to mauve fl Su, found on the Brandberg Mt, Namibia. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Blousterretjie, haasuintjie", 5cm, leaves crisped, fragrant small blue fl Sp, dry, clay or sandy soils. Sow Au.
2 narrow linear long leaves, Su-growing, numerous mauve fl in a much-branched inflorescence Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10cm, magenta to cerise fl with white and dark red markings Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
"Large Ledebouria", to 30cm, glossy lvs with spots & blotches, large erect green to pink fl Sp-Su, strongly scented, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Solitary bulbs, fl with lvs, dull green very hairy lvs with darker green blotches, fl lie on ground, dense spike of green tinted pink fl Sp - Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
4-10 spreading lanceolate lvs with purple spots, blotches & bands, many pink-purple fl with green keels Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Firm erect leaves w/without purple spots, Su-growing, mauve or greenish fl in 20cm inflorescence Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Prostrate ovate lvs with purple blotches, dense inflorescence of pink fl often with green keel Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. 8 seeds/pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Prostrate, 2 rounded leaves on ground with cream fl, yellow stamens & green bracts between them Wi-Sp, edible, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate, yellow/white fl fading to pink, widespread in dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Glabrous paired lvs flat on the ground, light purplish-pink to white fl Au, grassland or gravel patches. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
35cm, branched inflorescence, many small greenish-cream fl Sp, excellent shade plant for dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1m, Su-growing, shades of blue fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7. 2 forms available - a tall one of over 1m, and a short one.
"Vleiblommetjie", 25-40cm, Wi-growing, flat leaves, blue fl Su, showy en masse, forms big colonies. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25-45cm, dense spikes of small blue fl, showy en-masse, wet sandy soil. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
To 1m, Su-growing, solitary leaves, large pale yellow fl with darker yellow nectar guides Sp-Au, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
To 1m, 1 long trailing leaf, yellow fl early Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-30cm, pale blue fl with white/yellow markings Sp, open after midday, dry areas. Sow Au.
Moraea bituminosa (Iridaceae) Moraea britteniae (Iridaceae) Moraea ciliata (Iridaceae) Moraea collina (Iridaceae)
40cm, sticky stems, bright yellow fl with deep yellow nectar guides Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-45cm, 1 long leaf, pale yellow to white fl with deep yellow nectar guide with green spots Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2.5-15cm, ciliate leaves, 1 fragrant white/blue/yellow/brown fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
18-30cm, fl pink to orange with yellow centre sometimes with large green markings Sp, dormant Su, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-60cm, single leaf, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm, single leaf, tiny blue-mauve fl with yellow/orange nectar guides open late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20cm, single leaf, tiny blue-mauve fl with yellow/orange nectar guides open late afternoon Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. Fl not seen. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, linear channelled single leaf, blue-mauve fl with unequal tepals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 50cm, linear channelled lvs, large pale blue cup-shaped fl with yellow nectar guides Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Poublom", 15-30cm, yellow & orange fl with large green blotches Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm, Su-growing, terete/channelled leaf, attractive blue-violet fl with yellow to orange nectar guides, Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
20cm branched plant, 3-6 lvs loosely coiled with hairy margins, white fl (rarely blue) with yellow nectar guides early Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Rooitulp", 30-60cm, salmon fl with yellow centre or entirely yellow Sp, wet/water. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 30cm, Su-growing, single slender leaf, bright yellow fl with darker yellow nectar guides outlined with dark spots Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
15-45cm, branched, yellow, cream or pale brick-red fl, sometimes bicoloured, Sp. Sow Au.
20-40cm, single leaf, beautiful large blue-purple fl with dark blue nectar guides Sp, one of the largest and most striking Moraea species. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, Su-growing, evergreen, unbranched, sweetly scented yellow fl with large deeper yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, wet areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
40-90cm, Su-growing, solitary leaf, blue-violet fl with yellow nectar guides Su-Au, high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, 1 long channeled trailing leaf, blue-violet fl with yellow nectar guides late Sp. Sow Au.
To 40cm, whip-like lvs, bright yellow fl open in afternoon Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 16cm, branched, bright to dull slate blue fl with yellow nectar guides Sp-Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, branched, showy dark red maroon or yellow to cream fl Su, faintly foetid smelling. Sow Au. A white form, and a mixture of brown, maroon etc forms, available.
Moraea macrocarpa (Iridaceae) Moraea macronyx (Iridaceae) Moraea marlothi (Iridaceae) Moraea miniata (Iridaceae) Moraea muddii (Iridaceae)
30-80cm, scented blue-mauve fl with yellow nectar guides Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
9-25cm, leaves with wavy margins, pale yellow scented fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 75cm, 1 broad long leaf, yellow/salmon pink fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
60cm, 2 leaves, white/yellow/pink fl grouped along stem Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-70cm, Su-growing, solitary linear lvs, small cream/yellow fl with deep yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, high altitude species. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
20-40cm, unbranched, deep yellow fl with nectar guides lined with black dots Sp-Su, well-drained sandy soil. Sow Au.
65cm, yellow fl with beautiful orange centres Sp, pot. Sow Au.
Moraea pallida (old Homeria) (Iridaceae) Moraea papilionaceae (Iridaceae) Moraea polyanthos (Iridaceae)
Slender plants in colonies, 1 long trailing leaf, yellow sweetly scented fl with greenish brown speckles Sp-Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10-15cm, branched, scented salmon pink/pale yellow fl with yellow nectar guides Sp-Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-45cm, branched, fragrant blue-purple fl with yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, dry rocky/shale flat areas. Sow Au.
50-80cm, violet to pale blue fl with yellow to orange nectar guides Au-Wi, dry areas. Sow Au.
To 30cm, single leaf, yellow fl Au after fires, flowers en masse. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Moraea ramossisima (Iridaceae) Moraea serpentina (Iridaceae) Moraea simulans (Iridaceae) Moraea sp (Iridaceae) Moraea sp (Iridaceae)
"Geeltulp", to 1.2m, spectacular bright yellow fl Sp-Su on branched spikes, damp areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
4-20cm, twisted leaves, white/yellow/blue fl sometimes flushed with mauve, large yellow nectar guides, arid areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 20cm, 1 leaf slightly spiralled, blue fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
E Cape high altitude, Su-growing. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50-90cm, Su-growing, evergreen, yellow fl all year with deep yellow nectar guides, large pot/garden. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40-75cm, branched, large pale blue-mauve fl with yellow nectar guides Wi-Sp, arid areas, potplant. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-25cm, Su-growing, pale lilac to blue-violet fl with yellow-orange spotted nectar guides Wi-Su, fl before leaf. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
25-60cm, white to cream fl, speckled brownish at centre with yellow to brown speckled nectar guides Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10-50cm, pale to dark blue to purple fl with white or yellow nectar guides Sp-Su, adaptable. Sow Au. A form from Nieuwoudtville and one from Bainskloof (small, late flowering) available.
Moraea tulbaghensis (Iridaceae) Moraea unguiculata (Iridaceae) Moraea vegeta (Iridaceae) Moraea villosa (Iridaceae)
25-35cm solitary leaf, beautiful orange fl with green markings Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-60cm, small white/cream/yellow/brown fl with white to yellow nectar guides Sp-Su. Sow Au. Various colours available - please ask. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-30cm, branched, dull yellow to brown or bluish to pinkish fl with yellow nectar guides Sp, heavy soil. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20-40cm, lilac fl with yellow & dark blue nectar guides Sp, beautiful, easy. Sow Au.
0.5-2m shrub, erect stems, gentian blue fl in pseudopanicle Su-Au, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
60cm shrub with woody stem, leaves form fan-shaped clusters, large intense deep blue fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Hanekammetjie", 10-20cm geophyte, lanceolate leaves, short spikes of white to pink fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20-50cm, 3 channelled leaves, pale pink fl with dark purple centre Sp, wet/water. Sow Au. Zone 8.
All the species listed below are Wi-growing & Su-dormant & are from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
10-50cm, white/yellow/orange fl Sp-Su, cut fl, sun, well-dr soil. Sow Au. All three colour forms available.
10-40cm, pubescent leaves, white fl Sp-Su, clay flats or rock outcrops, dry. Sow Au.
Ornithogalum juncifolium (Hyacinthaceae) Ornithogalum maculatum (Hyacinthaceae) Ornithogalum multifolium (Hyacinthaceae) Ornithogalum sardienii (Hyacinthaceae)
15cm, Su-growing, white fl with brown streaks Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
8-50cm, orange or yellow fl, outer petals with dark tips Sp. Sow Au. Seeds of yellow, orange & dark orange forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Geelviooltjie", 3-25cm, terete leaves, orange-yellow fl Sp, grows in cracks on rock sheets, very showy. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10cm, bulb above ground, upright leaves, white fl Sp. Sow Au.
1-1.5m, Su-growing, white/cream fl Su-Au, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 80cm, erect lance shaped lvs, cylindrical raceme of glossy white fl late Sp to Su. Sow Au.
50cm, rosette of broad almost evergreen lvs, head of white fl Sp-Su, easy garden plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Chinkerinchee", 20-50cm, white fl very variable Sp-Su, cut fl. Sow Au.
To 0.6m, fleshy leaves, dense inflorescence with many greenish sweetly scented fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 5cm, white to mauve/pale blue fl at ground level Au-Wi, loved by bees. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Small bulb of 5cm, white fl at ground level with stamens included within the tepals. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2 lanceolate erect glabrous lvs, highly scented white to lilac extremely long narrow fl with strongly reflexed perianth segmens & exserted stamens Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
2 prostrate leaves, dense white or pink fl at ground-level, sandy dry areas, from Nieuwoudtville area. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6cm, broad leaves, white to mauve fl at ground level Sp, from the Roggeveld area. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Pseudoprospero firmifolium ssp natalensis (old name Scilla) (Hyacinthaceae) Romulea (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25cm plant which grows on the edges of rock sheets, spotted lvs, pinky blue fl similar to those of a Drimia, extremely rare. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
The nearest ally to this genus is the Crocus. The flowers, mostly on short stalks, come in a wide range of colours, and are from an equally wide range of habitats. Almost all are worthy of cultivation. All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-
Long leaves, showy white fl late Sp, from Middelpos, Karoo. Sow Au.
To 20cm, narrowly 4-grooved lvs, white to magenta fl with orange yellow cup Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
8-12cm, beautiful large pink to red fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Waterfroetang", solitary basal leaf, beautiful fragrant white fl with yellow cup, in seasonal pools. Sow Au.
To 10cm, narrow channeled lvs, yellow honey-scented fl with brown blotches Au-Wi. Sow Au.
To 15cm, narrow lvs, white to pale pink fl with yellow cup early Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20cm, magenta/pink fl with yellow & black centre Sp. Sow Au.
Narrow filiform grooved lvs, magenta-pink fl with violet blotches. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Similar to R. flava, but smaller flowers. Sow Au. White & yellow forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10cm, cylindrical leaves, pale wistaria-blue fl with violet & black blotches in middle of each segment & an orange-yellow cup Wi. Sow Au.
6-30cm, rose/apricot-pink fl Sp, sometimes with dark blotches in throat, cup yellow/orange. Sow Au.
Romulea hirsuta var cuprea (Iridaceae) Romulea hirsuta var zeyheri (Iridaceae) Romulea hirta (Iridaceae)
To 10cm, filiform leaves with narrow grooves, apricot-pink fl without dark blotches and with yellow cup Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6-30cm, lvs slightly different to other ssp, pinkish fl Sp with dark blotches in throat, cup yellow/orange. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10-15cm, magenta-purple fl with violet blotch & veins, throat with white & purple stripes Sp. Sow Au.
5-30cm, cream-white & yellow fl Sp, damp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
4-35cm, 2 basal lvs, cream-apricot fl with yellow cup Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
20-40cm, Su-growing, 3-6 grooved lvs, golden-yellow fl, high altitude sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6-20cm, small pale mauve fl with violet circle in throat Wi-Sp. Sow Au.
12-40cm, striking deep red fl with black throat Sp, one of the "large reds". Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
8-30cm, shiny buttercup-yellow fl with dark brown blotches in throat Wi-Sp, stony ground. Sow Au.
30-50cm, aquatic, 2 long erect grooved leaves, buttercup yellow fl Sp, in seasonal pools. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
8cm, deep rosy pink or dark old-rose fl with dark purple blotches in throat Sp. Sow Au.
Small plant, basal lvs, rosy-pink/dark old-rose/terracotta fl with dark purple blotches (with no encircling bluish area) Sp. Sow Au.
15cm, narrow leaves, large showy pink to magenta fl with yellow cup Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
12-40cm, red fl marked yellow and black Wi-Sp, dry. Sow Au.
Orange fl, from Namaqualand, could be R namaquensis. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
A variety of Romuleas not seen in flower & not identified. Sow Au.
15cm, wide almost fistulose leaves, rose fl with reddish-black blotches in throat, yellow cup Sp, dry areas. Sow Au.
12-20cm, ribbed leaves, showy magenta pink fl late Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10cm, blue & yellow fl Sp, moist sandy areas. Sow Au.
Romulea thodei (often named R. campanuloides) (Iridaceae) Romulea tortuosa (Iridaceae) Romulea triflora (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
5-10cm, Su-growing, slender lvs, pale to bright pink fl with yellow/white inside tube Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
5-25cm, leaves spirally twisted, bright golden-yellow fl with black blotches & orange centre Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Christmas bells", 0.4-1m, Su-growing, orange fl, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Seeds need cold stratification to germinate. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 0.40 per Seed
Wiry green branched stems, leaves reduced to scales, white fl with greenish-brown stripes Sp. Sow Sp. 8 seeds/pkt.
Erect leaves, Su-growing, leaf veins raised, white fl on long stalks Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Sparaxis (Iridaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing & Su-dormant & are from Zone 8.
15-50cm, darkly speckled lanceolate lvs, lightly scented mauve & yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
15-45cm, spike of star-shape white/cream fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
9-20cm, beautiful salmon occasionally white fl marked purple & yellow Sp. Sow Au.
10-40cm, striking orange/salmon-pink fl with yellow & black centre Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-35cm, fragrant yellow, white & mauve fl Sp, clay. Sow Au.
To 40cm, suberect fleshy deeply channelled lvs, lovely purple-blue Lachenalia-like fl in a long spike Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-35cm, lovely large orange/yellow fl with purple centre Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-35cm, variable fl white/yellow with or without iridescent green centres Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. White & white/blue forms available.
"Sterretjie", 6-25cm, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2-5cm tiny plant, spreading lvs, white fl with green reverse Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6-9cm, yellow fl with dark reverse Wi-Sp, marshy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6-20cm, several sub-erect channelled lvs, yellow/orange/white fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
New species, large orange fl, from the Kamiesberg. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Bushveld arum", to 40cm perenn, very veined leaves vary in size & shape, spathe greenish outside, cream to purple inside Sp-Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Synnotia (Iridaceae)
See Sparaxis.
4-10cm, violet/violet-blue fl with orange-yellow/yellow throat Au-Wi, pot. Very limited seed. Sow Au. Zone 8.
17-25cm, terete leaves, deep blue to white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10cm, dainty purple fl Sp, very showy in a tiny pot planted en masse. Likes to be crowded. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, linear leaves, fl pale blue to purple Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
80cm, brownish fl with dark central stripe, sweetly scented. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 40cm, 5 - 10 linear lvs, diffuse spray of white fl with brownish central stripe on each tepal Wi - Sp, grows in red dune sand in Richtersveld & S Namibia. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sprawling plant to 50cm, soft spongy channelled lvs usually hairy, white fl in elongate racemes, pendent fruits. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
"Waaibossie", to 80cm, fleshy prostrate leaves, white fl with green keels Sp, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust perenn to 1m, basal rosette of grass-like lvs, strongly scented white fl open in evenings, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 60cm, several leaves, white fl Sp, hairy seed pods. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trachyandra hirsutiflora (Asphodelaceae) Trachyandra muricata (Asphodelaceae) Trachyandra revoluta (Asphodelaceae) Trachyandra sp (Asphodelaceae)
60cm, white fl on tomentose raceme, pink reverse, Wi-Sp, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm, linear leaves, white fl in panicles Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm, white fl with brown keels Sp, coast, damp sand. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, distichous fan of thick erect lvs, tall branched inflorescence of white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia (Iridaceae)
All the species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant unless otherwise specified.
Linear lvs to 70cm, long-tubed cream to pale mauve fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
25-40cm, attractive orange fl Sp-Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25-40cm, reddish-orange fl with reddish-black marks in throat Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritonia flabellifolia (Iridaceae) Tritonia florentiae (Iridaceae) Tritonia laxifolia (Iridaceae) Tritonia nelsonii (Iridaceae) Tritonia pallida (Iridaceae)
25-40cm, long-tubed white/cream/pale pink fl Sp. Lovely pink fl form available. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small plants, recurved leaves with slender middle vein, bright golden yellow fl with reddish throat Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm, Su-growing, 4-7 lanceolate lvs with strong mid-vein, 6-12 bright salmon-pink to pale brick-red fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm fan of lvs, 1 spike of fl not seen, Su-growing plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Katjietee", 20-40cm, long-tubed cream to pale lilac fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
15-40cm, orange/yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25-40cm, attractive white to pink to mauvish pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Karkarblom, Bergpypie", to 90cm, lanceolate to linear leaves, tubular yellowish pink to red fl with dark streaks Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.9m, linear leaves, bright red fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm, linear lvs, lax spike of deep pink fl with dark markings Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tritoniopsis parviflora (Iridaceae) Tritoniopsis pulchella (Iridaceae) Tritoniopsis sp (Iridaceae) Tritoniopsis sp (Iridaceae)
15-40cm, yellow & brown fl Su, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm plant with short leaves, spikes of beautiful pink fl in mid-summer. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
An unidentified species from Bot River flowering after fire. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, fl not seen, small pointed seed capsules. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 90cm, linear leaves, scarlet tubular fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Long narrow folded leaves, Su-growing, pendulous fl with orange corona & purplish reflexed perianth segments early Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-30cm, brown & orange fl Au, easy, sun, Su-growing. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 50cm, Su-growing, green fl with flame-coloured corona Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
25cm, Wi-growing, clumped narrow leaves, green & yellow fl Sp, Sow Au. Zone 8.
40cm, Su-growing, bell-shaped yellow fl with green calyx Sp, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-50cm, evergreen, mauve long-lasting, sweetly scented fl Au-Sp, cut fl, easy, sun, drought resistant, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
20-30cm, Su-growing, evergreen, dainty mauve umbels all year, plant smells of garlic when injured. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
25-60cm, Wi-growing, undulating leaves in rosette, raceme of pendulous cylindrical pink fl Sp, easy, shade or s/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-40cm, Wi-growing, greyish-green undulating lvs, mottled pink fl Au-Wi, full sun, sandy soil. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Wachendorfia multiflora (Haemodoraceae) Wachendorfia paniculata (Haemodoraceae) Wachendorfia thyrsiflora (Haemodoraceae) Watsonia (Iridaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm, softly hairy sickle-shaped lvs, short dense panicles dull yellow to brownish-purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.7m, Wi-growing, panicle of yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. A good bright yellow colour form available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.6-1m, Wi-growing, evergreen, showy golden yellow fl Sp-Su, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
All species listed below are Wi-growing and Su-dormant and from Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
"Kanolpypie", 30-45cm, red pendulous aloe-like fl Sp-Su, clay & shale soils, distinctive & easily recognisable. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1-2m, Wi/Su rain, scarlet fl Su, copious nectar, damp areas. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
1-2m, glossy leaves, pink fl Su, well-dr soil, easy. Sow Au. Pale & dark purple & pink colour forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
30cm, scarlet/purple/pink fl Sp, moist areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.5-1.5m, Su-growing, 3-4 pale to bluish-green lvs with thickened margins, pink fl Su, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 1.5m in clumps, Su growing, 4-5 shortish leaves, dense spikes of overlapping pink fl Su, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.5m, 2-4 slender lvs, pink fl with darker markings on branched or simple flowering stem Su, rare, fl mainly after fires. Sow Au.
To 80cm, sword-shaped lvs, bright orange-red fl in long spikes Su, limestone areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-2m, evergreen, pink/orange/red fl Su, easy. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
35-50cm, Su-growing, 2-4 lvs with thickened margins & midrib, deep red fl with darker streak Su, high altitude species. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.2-1.6m graceful plant, leaves sheath the stem, pale pink to purple fl with long bracts Sp-Su. Sow Au. White & pink forms available.
Watsonia knysnana ? (Iridaceae) Watsonia laccata (Iridaceae) Watsonia latifolia (Iridaceae) Watsonia lepida (Iridaceae)
1.2-1.6m graceful plant, leaves sheath the stem, fl not seen. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m, very showy pale pink to purple or orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Various colour forms available (purple, pink etc). US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.7-1.5m, very broad lvs, Su-growing, upper leaves sheath the stem, long tubed maroon-red fl Su, high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
25-65cm, Su-growing, 3-4 leaves with thickened margins, pink to pink-purple fl Su, Drakensberg sp. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
0.7-2m, greyish leaves, magenta or white fl early Su, easy. Sow Au. Pink, purple & white forms available, plus one with a purple "star". US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 2m, orange/red/pink fl Sp. Good red fl form available. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, Su-growing, decid, pale pink fl with long tube and large bracts Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
0.5-1m, Su-growing, orange to orange-red fl Su, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 1.2m, Su growing, solitary/clump-forming, broad leaves with thickened margins, pink fl with darker pink streak Su-Wi. Port-wine red fl form available. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 50cm, lanceolate lvs, zygomorphic pink to light purple fl Sp-Su, similar to W borbonica. Sow Au.
0.4-1m, 3-4 leaves with heavily thickened margins, bright red-orange fl Su, mountains. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-50cm, beautiful bright red to pale orange fl Sp, seasonally wet areas. Sow Au.
To 45cm, salmon-orange fl with slender long tube Sp, blooms after fire, desirable. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
35-90cm, 5 leaves with lightly thickened midvein & margins, light scarlet red fl Sp-Su. Sow Au.
0.6-1m, Su growing, 4-5 lvs with heavily thickened margins, long spikes of small delicate pale pink fl Su-Au, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.5m, leaves sheath the stem, red-orange fl Su, very striking. Sow Au.
1-2m, broad leaves, bright red fl Su, dry areas, striking species. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.5-1m, Su-growing, leaves have heavily thickened margins, many small pale yellow/maroon fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
8-12cm, Wi-growing, prostrate leaves, white fl in dense spikes Wi-Sp, Namaqualand. Sow Au. Zone 8. 8 seeds/pkt
"Pepper-and-salt flower", to 40cm, Su-growing, leaves with sheathing stem and slender tips, musky smelling white fl with shiny deep red to purplish black markings Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
To 20cm, linear lvs, spike of many honey-scented greenish white or cream fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 15cm, Su-growing, solitary basal leaf, spikes of white/pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Swartkoppie", 6-22cm, Wi-growing, lanceolate leaves, scented red/purple fl with darker margins Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
5-20cm, Wi-growing, vanilla-scented dark reddish or purplish-black fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Dwarf Su-growing plant on summit of berg, growing in turf & gravel patches. Fl not seen. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
20cm, Wi-growing, dense inflorescence of fragrant star-shaped cream fl with/without dark margins Sp, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender leaves, beautiful lilac fl with slightly curving petals Su-Au, outcrops & cliffs. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
"Arum lily", 20-60cm, Wi-growing, decid/evergreen, ivory-white spathes Sp-Su, s/shade or sun, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20-60cm, Wi-growing, decid/evergreen, green & white fl, s/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40-75cm, Su-growing, decid, spathes cream with purple blotch at throat Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Carnivorous plants
Seeds of all carnivorous plants are sold in small packets. We have not included USDA Zones for these species as we assume that they will mostly be grown in pots in a glasshouse. Drosera aliciae (Droseraceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small with compact reddish rosette of lvs, purple fl coming horizontally from rosette Su, marshy areas, Wi rain. Sow Au.
15cm perenn, long erect lvs, white, pink or red fl Su, marshes & fynbos, Wi rain. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm, sparse leaves coming from erect stem, large red, violet or white fl Sp, moist sandy areas, Wi rain. Sow Au. Pink, white & mauve forms available as separate colours.
"Sundew", rosette of green/red lvs, long spike of large pink/mauve fl with green centre Sp, Wi rain. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 8.00 per 100
40cm perenn, long-leaves, magenta fl Su, largest South African Drosera, wet peaty rocks at high altitude. Sow Au.
Tufted rosettes, white broadly cuneate fl Sp, damp peaty exposed areas, Wi rain. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m shrub, glutinous dentate leaves with sticky hairs, pink to magenta fl Wi-Su, showy & unusual, Wi rain. Sow Au. 6 seeds per pkt.
2-25cm perenn, lilac/white fl with yellow markings Sp-Su, Wi rain. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Climbers
Seeds of all species are sold in small packets. Many of the seeds are available in larger quantities - please ask for prices if they are not indicated next to the descriptions. If you require sowing instructions, please request them with your order. All species marked "Sow Au" are from the winter rainfall area of South Africa & should be sown in autumn, and all species marked "Sow Sp" are from the summer rainfall areas & should be sown in spring. Abrus laevigatus (Fabaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Climber, pale purple to yellowish fl Sp-Au, forests & riverbanks. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Lucky Bean creeper", climber with long twining stems & short sprays of small mauve fl, clustered pods splitting open to display shiny red-and-black seeds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Climbing shrublet to 1m, ovate lvs, no thorns, nodding white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Climber/scrambler, similar to Asparagus asparagoides, parallel veins on shiny leaves, fl Wi, fruit like a small peach, shade. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Teerertjie", creeper, yellow pea-like fl Sp-Su, tar-scented, unusual plant for the garden. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust climber on coastal dunes or inland, almost round leaflets, erect inflorescences of sweetly scented pink to purple fl with whitish patch at base, fl most of yr. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Both forms available.
Creeper, sprays of white fl, decorative seed capsules. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Velvety climber, heart-shaped lvs, male & female fl separate, fleshy orange-red fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender twiner, heart or kidney shaped lvs silvery below, greenish fl in separate sexes, orange fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Climber with tendrils, thick succulent circular lvs with notched margins, greenish-yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Traveller's joy", decid climber, scented cream/pink fl Sp-Su, attractive fluffy seed-heads, prune in Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ann vine, pale pink & yellow fl Sp, bladder-like fruits, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Climber from woody rootstock, digitate lvs, fl with huge bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn vine, pretty pea-like magenta to pink fl all year, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Forest creeper, large oval leaves, starry orange & green fl Su, forest edges, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Perenn vine, tuberous root, woody stem, reddish-purple or mauve fl with darker centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender twiner, broad heart-shaped lvs, pale yellow /white fl may have deep red centre Sp-Au, edible & med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Climber, slender stems to 2m, heart-shaped lvs, mauve fl, very hairy seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Lablab purpureus ssp uncinatus (Fabaceae) Merremia bipinnatipartita (Convolvulaceae) Rhoicissus digitata (Vitaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bonavist bean", climber, heart-shaped leaves, magenta/purple fl on long stems Su-Au, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Creeping perenn forming large mats, 3cm yellow to orange fl with dark red centres & purplish mid petaline zones. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Baboon grape", climber/shrub, red-brown hairs on branches, 3-5 foliate leaves, greenish-yellow fl Su, purplish fruit, coast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Wild grape", vigorous evergreen climber, edible dark red fruit Au, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tri-foliate shrub/creeper, dull white-green fl in racemes, very decorative blue seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Climbing shrublet/climber with twining stems, beautiful delicate pale yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Sphedamnocarpus pruriens ssp galphimiifolius (Malpighiaceae) Stictocardia macalusoi (Convolvulaceae) Strophanthus gerrardii (Apocynaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Woody climber/creeper, rounded to heart-shaped lvs, 2cm bright yellow fl, winged hairy fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Robust climber, large heart-shaped lvs, very showy large red trumpet shaped fl with yellow centres all year. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender climber to 2m, bark reddish brown with raised white dots, lvs pale silvery below, single fl with pink tube & yellow petals Sp, 2-lobed fruits, used medicinally & as charm to ensure good crops. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/liana, decid, ovate hairy leaves, fragrant yellow fl Sp, each corolla lobe elongates into a tail to 20cm long which hangs amongst the leaves, med, poisonous seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sand Forest Poison Rope", scrambling shrub, creamy white fl, pinkish red on outside, dangling petal lobes Sp, med, charm against evil. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
3m scrambling evergr shrub, scented yellow fl with rust patches Sp-Su, med, poisonous leaves & seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Creeper/twiner, white fl with orange-yellow inside tube Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Creeper with succulent stems, almost round leathery lvs, greenish-yellow fl Su, bright red berries in trusses. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Perenn climber, small white to pale yellow fl Su, erect fruits, med, in shaded areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10 US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Scandent shrub / climber to 8m, whitish branches, lanceolate lvs white below, big heads of showy orange sweetly scented fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Trailing legume with ann stems produced from woody root-stock, pale mauve fl Sp, first plant to flower on burnt grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Prostrate or twining ann/perenn, simple linear lvs, pale yellow fl Sp - Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ericaceae
All Erica seeds are sold in small packets. If you would like larger quantities, please ask for prices. If you require sowing instructions, please request them with your order. Treatment of the seeds with smoke appears to stimulate germination - please ask for details & for smoke filters. All the species below are from the winter rainfall area, are hardy to USDA Zone 8, and seed should be sown in autumn, unless otherwise specified. Erica abietina ssp atrorosea (= E. phylicifolia) (Ericaceae)
0.9m, bright red slightly sticky tubular fl all yr, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40-60cm, rigid branches, clusters of pinkish/red-purple fl with hairy corollas, high altitudes, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
40-60cm, rigid branches, clusters of fl (colour not seen), high altitude, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 0.6m, slender upright branches, closely packed heads of small pink fl Su - Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
To 2.5m, floriferous, urn-shaped magenta fl Sp, easy, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sprawling woody plant, attractive clusters of tubular fl with whitish/rosy/pink/yellowish corollas Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Bridal heath", 1.5m, grey-green lvs, white/pink tubular fl Sp-Au, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
2.5m dense shrub, erect lvs, 5-10 pink fl in loose spikes, limestone species. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.8m, hairy plants, rounded urn-shaped pink fl Sp-Au, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica blandfordia (Ericaceae) Erica brachialis (Ericaceae) Erica breviflora (Ericaceae) Erica caffra (Ericaceae)
0.8m, dense heads urn-shaped yellow fl Su, cool dry areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1m, bright green tubular fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m, tubular fl along branches, white corolla, brown anthers Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
2-4m shrub/small tree, white tubular fl Wi-Su, damp, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sprawling shrub to 2m, Su rain, small shiny green lvs, very showy small white fl Sp - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erica cerinthoides (Ericaceae) Erica chamissonis (Ericaceae) Erica chionophila (Ericaceae) Erica coccinea (Ericaceae)
To 1.8m, variable, tight clusters of red tubular fl all year, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m, floriferous, blue-pink bell-shaped fl Sp, pot, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small compact shrub to 30cm, small pink urn-shaped fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
Upright plant to 1.8m, sulphur-yellow to orange tubular fl in whorls at branch tips Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, hairy stems & lvs, white to rosy-pink fl which hang down, Su-Au, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1.2m, tubular blood-red fl Au-Sp, dry clayey soil, rare. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Robust plant to 0.5m, densely packed heads of 5-12 white fl with black tips Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.8m, yellow/orange/red curved tubular fl all yr, damp areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1.8m, white/yellow/green/pink urn-shaped fl all year, damp areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. Dark pink resprouting form available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, tubular red/white fl with green tips Sp-Au, pot. Sow Au.
45cm shrub, white to yellowish tubular scented fl Sp-Su, lobes form a star, tooth-like projections on sepals. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m shrub, white fl in threes Su-Au, brown stamens protrude. Sow Au.
1.5m, red/pink tubular fl with yellow/white tips all year, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.9m, tubular fl with red base & green to white lobes Sp-Au, cut fl, easy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm erect shrublet, small dull red to pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica fascicularis (Ericaceae) Erica fastigiata (Ericaceae) Erica fontana (Ericaceae) Erica formosa (Ericaceae)
1m, pink tubular sticky fl with green tips Wi, coast tolerant. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"4 sisters heath", 1.2m, dark red corolla has spreading pale lobes at mouth, Sp-Su, wet areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.8m, dull rosy pink tubular fl all year, marsh dweller. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m, numerous stickyish white urn-shaped fl Wi-Sp, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1.2m, sprawling over rocks, white/red-yellow tubular fl Au-Sp, hairy green calyx, coast. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small dense shrublet to 0.5m, hairy branchlets & lvs, sticky white or pink fl Su, found on cliffs & steep slopes, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erect rounded shrub covered with glandular hairs, tubular pink to orange fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Cup & saucer heath", 2m, red calyx, plum corolla Wi-Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm erect shrub, tiny clustered pink fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1.5m robust shrub, very showy orange fl Sp - Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.2-1.8m shrub, masses of white to pinkish-white urn-shaped fl with stigmas & anthers protruding Sp-Su, honey scented. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, many pink to lilac hairy urn-shaped fl Su-Au, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Shrub to 1m, hairy stems & branches, clusters of small white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.7m, floriferous, pale pink to dark red urn-shaped fl Sp-Au, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect compact shrublet to 0.5m, heads of tubular pale pink fl with protruding brown anthers all year. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m, bright pink to red urn-shaped fl Su-Au, damp areas, cut fl. Sow Au.
Shrub to 60cm, clusters of bright pink to red urn-shaped fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
0.5m, plumes of rosy urn-shaped fl Su-Au, tolerates snow, beautiful, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.5m, plumes of rosy urn-shaped fl Su-Au, tolerates snow, beautiful, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. Flowers not seen. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1.5m, spikes of rosy to dull red bell-shaped fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, tubular white/yellow fl with star-shaped mouth Su-Au, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1.8m, variable colour tubular fl Su-Au, lime tolerant, cut fl, E gilva (creamy fl) is included in this species. Sow Au. Zone 8. Red, pink, green & yellow fl colour available.
1-1.5m shrub, tubular greenish-white or yellow fl Wi-Su, rocky crevices. Sow Au.
0.5m, many umbels of round purplish red fl Sp-Au, cut fl, pot, beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
To 1.5m erect sparsely branched shrub, spike of greenish upward pointing fl with long sepals ending in a sharply pointed "beak" Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone
8.
Sprawling, bright red sticky tubular fl Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
40cm, red/pinkish white tubular fl, brown stamens Su-Au, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.2m, umbels of scarlet tubular fl Wi, Su rain, beautiful & easy. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Shrub to 70cm, masses of pink fl on plume-like flowering stems Sp, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
0.7m, beautiful droopy tubular yellow fl spikes Su, musky scent, very floriferous. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.7m, cup-shaped reddish pink fl Su-Au, floriferous, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.8m, florifeous, white/yellow tubular fl Su-Au, cut fl, easy. Sow Au. Zone 8. White & yellow forms available.
0.8m, spikes of white/red fl all year, cut fl, adaptable. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
0.6m, urn-shaped pink-dark red fl Sp-Su in dense spikes, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.6m, white/pink bell-shaped fl Au-Su, tight spikes,marshy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.6m, masses of cup-shaped white to red fl Wi-Su, wet areas, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m, tubular white corolla with red tip Sp, striking, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica schlechteri (Ericaceae) Erica sessiliflora (Ericaceae) Erica sitiens (Ericaceae) Erica sparsa (Ericaceae)
Shrub to 50cm at high altitudes, pale rosy fl in 3s or 4s at branch tips Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1m, green-yellow tubular fl, short spikes Au-Sp, persistent seed heads, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.7m, masses of small tubular white fl Sp-Au, very showy, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
0.9m, many small pale rosy to white cup-shaped fl Au-Sp, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 70cm erect shrublet, small white-greenish globose to urn-shaped fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m shrub, spreading leafy branches, pinkish tubular to urn-shaped fl Sp-Su, showy, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
0.5m, umbels of pink urn-shaped fl with long sepals, Su-Au, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, densely packed bright pink urn-shaped fl Sp-Au, shady areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica unilateralis (Ericaceae) Erica urna-viridis (Ericaceae) Erica vanheurckii (Ericaceae) Erica ventricosa (Ericaceae) Erica verecunda (Ericaceae) Erica versicolor (Ericaceae)
Spreading to erect shrub to 1m, off-white to pale pink fl with brownish anthers protruding Sp-Su. Sow Ap. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1m, groups of 3 or 4 urn-shaped sticky green fl Su-Wi, pretty. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m rounded shrub, hanging umbels of pink urn-shaped fl Su, very floriferous & showy, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.9m, many delicately coloured tubular fl, dry & wax-like Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1.8m, off-white to rosy urn-shaped fl in umbels Su-Au, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m, tubular fl have red base & greenish to white tip, all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1.3m, tubular hairy mauve-pink fl Sp-Au, extinct in wild, damp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.9m, long thin lvs shimmer, attractive tubular red/pink/white fl Sp-Au, cut fl, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m, clusters of yellow-green tubular sticky fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, sticky tubular green fl in clusters of 3, late Wi-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erica viscaria ssp longifolia (old name E longifolia) (Ericaceae) Erica walkeria ? (Ericaceae) Erica woodii (Ericaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.2m, variable colour fl & growth habit, vigorous, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. Yellow colour form available.
1.2m, urn-shaped pink/red fl with broad white lobes Sp, pot, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Spreading shrublet to 60cm, masses of deep pink cup-shaped fl Su, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 2m shrub/tree, Su rain, simple lvs with serrated margins, white erica-like fl Wi-Sp, edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ferns
Fern spores are sold in small packets of about 25 per packet. Asplenium aethiopicum (Aspleniaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Widespread sp from many habitats (sea level to 2000m), creeping rhizome with few closely spaced tufted fronds of 30cm, deeply divided pinnae. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Fern, tall caudex, fronds in whorls, widespread in grasslands, highly decorative garden fern, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 45cm plant among boulders, leaf stalk covered in creamy brown scales, leaf with densely felted soft creamy hairs on lower surface. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Creeping rhizome, tufted erect fronds, grows between montane grassland and evergreen forest. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
"Tree fern", to 5m with massive caudex, beautiful whorls of fronds, along streambanks. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Handsome fern, erect to sub-erect rhizome to 30cm long, elegant bi-pinnate fronds to 1m, an unusual feature is that the fronds have a terminal fertile portion produced in autumn, grows on edge of fast-flowing streams. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Fern, shiny black stem, 3-pinnate grey-green lamina, tufted erect to arching fronds, spores Wi, rocky habitat. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
"Curly grassfern, toothbrush fern", grasslike habit, a typical "toothbrush", fertile erect fronds, found in drier areas in Cape mountains. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Widely creeping rhizome, up to 3m graceful arching fronds, good in shady gardens. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Geraniaceae
All species are sold in small packets of 5 to 15 seeds. Some species are available in larger quantities - please ask for prices if they are not indicated. If you would like sowing instructions, please request them with your order. All species listed are from the winter rainfall area, should be sown in autumn, and are hardy to Zone 8 unless otherwise specified. Geranium caffrum (Geraniaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Khoara", sprawling perenn, Su-rain, deeply lobed lvs, beautiful white/pale pink fl with darker pink markings Sp-Su, wet/water, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
30cm, spreading groundcover, carrot-like foliage, mauve fl all year, sun or s/shade, ideal for small garden. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
20-40cm, Su rain, clump-forming, 5-lobed leaves with rolled margins, pretty purple-magenta fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
1m weakly branched shrub, typical "geranium" lvs, pink fl Au-Su, sun or s/shade, heavier soil, Su-rain. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
40cm straggling perenn, attractively marked lvs, umbels of white/pink fl all yr. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm shrublet, aromatic feathery leaves, cream veined red fl, dry areas. Sow Au.
Pelargonium aromatic species mixed (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium auritum ssp auritum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium betulinum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium campestre (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium capitatum (Geraniaceae)
A mixture of seeds of aromatic species of Pelargoniums from the Wi rainfall area. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Decid geophyte to 20cm, round tuber, hairy pinnate leaves, branched fl spikes with heads of dark purple fl Sp - Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m rounded shrub, coarse lvs with reddish serrated margins, purple fl with darker markings Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-15cm perenn, pink fl Sp. Sow Au. We have seeds of both white and pink flowered forms. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
Sprawling perenn, rose-scented velvety lvs, dense heads of rose-pink fl most of year, ground cover, hanging baskets. Sow Au.
1m shrub, rose-camphor scented, crisped simple lvs, pink fl Sp-Au, sun. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m shrub, heart-shaped lvs with red margins, mauve-pink fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
40cm shrublet, simple toothed leaves, dark pink to purple fl Sp-Su, sun. Sow Au. 8 seeds per pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm succulent shrublet, thick fleshy knobby stems, fleshy pinnate leaves, white fl with red marks Au-Sp, dry hot areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.6m shrub, hooded leaves, purple fl Sp-Su, slightly aromatic. Sow Au.
Pelargonium denticulatum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium englerianum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium exstipulatum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium glutinosum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium hispidum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium inquinans (Geraniaceae)
2m shrub, balsam-scented sticky finely divided leaves, pinkish purple fl Wi-Su, prune plant to keep it compact, strong light. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m shrub, rose-camphor scented, crisped simple lvs, white to pinkish-purple fl Sp-Au, shade to s/shade. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m branched shrub, grey-green aromatic slightly sticky lvs, purplish-pink fl with darker markings Wi-Su, attractive pot plant. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m balm-scented shrub with sticky pinnately incised leaves, pink fl with darker markings all year, sun. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2.5m shrub, aromatic palmate leaves, pink fl with 2 large & 3 narrow petals Su, light shade, prune, water all yr. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-2m shrub, Su rain, aromatic velvety cordate lvs, regular scarlet fl all yr, parent of many "Geraniums", med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
50cm shrublet, erect/prostrate, 3-foliate succulent green to grey-green, white/pink fl Sp-Su, pioneer species, sun. 6 seeds per pkt.
35cm much-branched shrublet, dissected lvs, white to pink fl with 2 large upper petals Sp-Su, rockery/border. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m perenn shrublet, cordate roundish greyish-green lvs, attractive pink/magenta fl with dark spots & stripes Au-Sp. Sow Au. Seed limited - 8 per pkt.
Pelargonium multicaule ssp multicaule (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium odoratissimum (Geraniaceae) Pelargonium peltatum (Geraniaceae)
30cm perenn, trailing stems, incised lacy leaves, many magenta fl with darker markings Su, fast, ground cover/hanging baskets. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
30cm sprawling shrublet, apple-scented lvs, profuse clusters of small white fl on trailing stems Sp-Su, shade, Su or Wi rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Climbing perenn, stems to 2m, fleshy 5-angled leaves often zoned, pink fl all yr, ancestor of ivy-leaf Pelargoniums, med. Sow Au.
1m shrub, balm-scented oak leaf like foliage is hairy & sticky, mauve fl Wi-Sp, vigorous, needs pruning. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m multistemmed shrub, with fleshy leaves, umbels of bright salmon pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, sometimes aromatic rough lvs, white/pink/mauve fl. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m shrub, scented leaves, pink fl. Sow Au. 1 with peppermint scented & 1 with lemon scented lvs.
To 1.3m erect much-branched shrub, yellowish-white bark, spiny petioles, large white/light pink aromatic fl with purple markings Sp, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
30cm perenn, trailing stems, simple pinnate lvs, pseudo-umbel of dark pinkish-purple fl with dark red marks Wi-Su, ground-cover or hanging basket. Very attractive. Sow Au.
2m sprawling succ xerophyte, thin brittle angled stems, sparse tiny lvs, prominent cream to pale pink fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm perenn, Su rain, angular lobate-palmate lvs, pseudo-umbel of scarlet fl Su, easy, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m scrambling shrub, fleshy leaves, cream fl with reddish stripes on large upper 2 petals Sp-Su, showy, aromatic. Sow Au.
To 1m shrub, very aromatic, large slightly rough cordate leaves, capitate inflorescence of pink fl all yr, vigorous. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m erect/scrambling shrub, orbicular many-lobed lvs w/without zonation, pink fl with reddish stripes, parent of many hybrids. Sow Au.
To 1m perenn, glabrous fleshy stems with spines, leaves entire & glaucous, bright yellow fl. Sow Au.
Orchidaceae
Growing orchids from seed is a fairly specialised task and it requires a bit of knowledge of tissue culture techniques. We suggest that anyone wishing to try this should first contact their local Orchid Society, or purchase a book on the subject, or both! Seeds of all species are sold in small packets. Some species are available in larger quantities - please ask for prices. Acrolophia cochlearis (Orchidaceae) Acrolophia micrantha (Orchidaceae) Corycium nigrescens (Orchidaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 90cm robust plant, Su rain, yellowish-brown fl with white tip & red-purple basal blotches Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm, keeled linear lvs, branching inflorescence, many white fl with purplish side lobes Sp, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, Su rain, lanceolate leaves, dense inflorescence of purple-brown fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Corycium orobonchoides (Orchidaceae) Disa atricapilla (Orchidaceae) Disa bivalvata (Orchidaceae) Disa bracteata (Orchidaceae)
To 40cm, many lanceolate lvs with purple markings, dense inflorescence of yellow-green fl with purple petal tips Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
5-30cm, Wi rain, white, red & black fl Su, marshes on flats & slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-45cm, Wi rain, white & dark red fl Sp-Su, marshes & damp mountain slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm, leafy stems, dense spike of small greenish fl tinged maroon Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
To 40cm, few white fl with maroon-barred petals Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40-70cm robust plant, Su rain, white/cream fl with green lips Su, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, Wi rain, mauve, white & black fl Sp-Su, well-drained flats & slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
15-50cm robust plant, Su rain, beautiful spotted leaves, white to pale lilac fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Perenn to 50cm, basal tuft of lvs dry at flowering, mauve fl with purple/red streaks Su, previously in Disa draconis. Sow Au. Zone 9.
To 80cm, Su rain, slender leaves, dense purple spots at petal tips Su, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 70cm, Su rain, linear lvs, dense (80-100 fl) inflorescence of small brick red fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, Wi rain, lanceolate leaves, 2-8 lax bright pink fl Su usually after fire. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm slender plants, strongly scented white-mauve fl mottled pink Su, high altitude Su-rainfall plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Red disa", to 75cm, Wi rain, large red fl Su-Au, streambanks, marshes & wet cliffs, seed ripe March. Order seed in advance. Sow immediately you receive the seed. Zone 8.
50cm robust plants, Su rain, cylindrical inflorescence with mottled pink fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 2m robust plants, Su rain, large spreading lvs with rough margins, large green fl with purplish-brown markings, white lip with crests of purplish-red to pink blades, sepals roll back Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Eulophia sp (Orchidaceae)
To 0.9m, Su rain, 10-30 fl with spreading yellow petals Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Single leaf dry at flowering, lower leaf surface very hairy, creamy white fl with green central stripe. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 30cm, Su rain, slender to robust plant, broad hairy leaves, many delicate white to pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small erect very hairy plant, glabrous thick fleshy lvs, cream fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.5m, Su rain, dense fl spike, green sepals, yellow/red petals with red dots/dark veins Su, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Ewwa-trewwa", 25-45cm, pale yellow fl Sp, sand flats/lower slopes, Wi rain. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Stout plant to 40cm, 2 prostrate roundish lvs, lax inflorescence of white fl faintly pink-tinged Sp often after fire. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-80cm, 2 lvs flat on ground, large pink fl in dense spike Sp, coastal hills & dunes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Ewwa-trewwa", to 60cm, orange fl Wi-Sp, sandy flats/lower slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
45cm robust plant, large spikes pink fl with darker spots. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, 2-3 ovate lvs near base, dense inflorescence of pale yellowish-green fl tinged purple-brown Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm, Su rain, partly erect lvs, dense inflorescence of pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Satyrium longicauda var longicauda (Orchidaceae) Satyrium lupulinum (Orchidaceae) Satyrium odorum (Orchidaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm, Su rain, white or pink sweetly scented fl Su. Tuberous roots edible, used as love charms! Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 25cm, 1-3 lvs often with purple undersides, dense inflorescence of dull yellowish-green fl tinged purple Sp-Su, often fl after fire. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm robust plants, Su rain, 1-2 flat to partly erect leaves, large densely massed white-cream fl with brownish-red to reddish-purple fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Perennials
Seeds of all species are sold in small packets. Many of the seeds are available in larger quantities - please ask for prices if they are not indicated next to the descriptions. If you require sowing instructions, please request them with your order. All species marked "Sow Au" are from the winter rainfall area of South Africa & should be sown in autumn, and all species marked "Sow Sp" are from the summer rainfall areas & should be sown in spring. Acanthosicyos naudinianus (Cucurbitaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Prostrate trailing vine with parsnip-shaped tuber, prickly leaves with thorny appendages at base, decorative tan-coloured fruits with spiny projections. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Yellow witchweed", 6-25cm perenn parasite (probably parasitic on grass roots), yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Star-flowered Kalmoes", to 2m erect herb, oblong leaves with bristly margins, white to pale yellow fl in heads Su-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Alepidea natalensis (old name A. baurii) (Apiaceae) Alepidea pusilla (Apiaceae) Alepidea thodei (Apiaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn, basal rosette of hairy leaves, white to mauve star shaped fl on long stalk Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Dwarf perenn to 15cm in marshy areas, basal rosete of bluntly toothed lvs, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm perenn, basal rosette of toothed lvs, large fl heads, grows in damp turf at foot of cliffs, Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6, 7.
"Cape forget-me-not", 0.6m perenn, bright blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect/trailing perenn to 60cm, large green lvs, yellow fl in terminal inflorescences Sp-Au, attractive ground cover for moist shady areas, lvs & roots edible. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tufted perenn to 1m, scabrid leaf margins, bluish-purple fl Su-Au, partial shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
50cm perenn, basal dissected dark green leaves, beautiful large but delicate pink/white fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Anisodontea sp (Malvaceae)
Prostrate ground hugging perenn with many white to pink fl with darker veins on the petals. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20cm low shrublet, narrow lvs, intense very beautiful blue fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Karoo violet", prostrate perenn, woody rootstock, small bluish-green lvs, beautiful violet-blue fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Kankerblarebossie", much-branched spiny shrublet, blue fl with fawn reverse Sp-Su, arid. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Stemless perenn with flat roundish spine-tipped lvs, male fl cream to pink, seed bracts have rolled margins & spines on tips. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Flat growing perenn, large prostrate spiny leaves, white fl Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Beach pumpkin", to 30cm perenn, white felty fleshy leaves, small yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Stemless perenn, tall white/orange/yellow/pastel shades fl Sp, dry Medit climate, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. All colour forms available.
Arctotis acuminata (Asteraceae) Arctotis adpressa (Asteraceae) Arctotis argentea (Asteraceae) Arctotis cuprea (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 50cm, sharply toothed lvs, white to pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Stemless perenn, grey felty leaves, white fl with dark reverse Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-60cm spreading perenn, yellow fl Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, divided leaves, lovely large bright orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
25cm perenn, tufted silvery leaves, striking orange red fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sprawling perenn to 30cm, very divided lvs white-felted below, white or orange fl reddish on reverse Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m spreading perenn, yellow fl Sp, dry Medit climate. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Low-growing perenn, silver leaves, yellow/orange fl Sp, arid areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn, greyish leaves, big orange & yellow or white fl similar to A gumbletonii. Orange/yellow mix available, & white. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Arctotis stoechadifolia (Asteraceae) Arctotis undulata (Asteraceae) Arctotis venusta (Asteraceae) Artemesia afra (Asteraceae)
Groundcover, grey leaves, pink/white fl Sp, dry sunny banks, robust, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm, rosette of lvs flat on ground, lvs grey & velvety, yellow to orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m perenn, white daisies marked with yellow. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Wormwood", 30-60cm perenn, very aromatic attractive silvery leaves, yellowish fl Au, damp areas, med. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
See Gomphocarpus
"Haakdoring", erect (to 1m) or climbing (to 7m), fl Su-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1-3m climber/shrub, attractive foliage, small fl Su, red berries. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Cape Smilax", twining/straggling perenn to 2m, slightly succ leaves, pendulous white scented fl, med, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect spiny shrub to 1m, spines in 3s, needle-like lvs, scented white fl Au-Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
40cm evergreen groundcover, grows in sun or semi-shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-60cm erect/decumbent, attractive evergr groundcover with gracefully arching stems & beautiful foliage, tiny sweet-scented fl Au, red berries Wi, shade loving, good for cut foliage & hanging basket. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
0.5m shrublet, arching habit, fine fern-like foliage. Good horticultural selection of A. densiflorus. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
30-60cm groundcover with distinctive "cat's tail" growth, shade-loving, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Asparagus densiflorus 'Cape Morgan' (Asparagaceae) Asparagus denudatus (Asparagaceae) Asparagus exuvialis (Asparagaceae) Asparagus falcatus (Asparagaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
A form of this attractive Asparagus species collected from the Eastern Cape coast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Similar to A. virgatus but more compact with abundant decorative berries, unarmed. Good foliage potential. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect/scrambling shrub to 2m, stems with white membranaceous bark, white fls in axils Sp-Au. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 10m vigorous large-leaved climber, delicate white fl followed by masses of red berries Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Compact dense spiny shrub, zigzagging branchlets, white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Erect single stemmed shrub to 2m, smooth white stems with short spines, new stem produced each spring, dark green lvs, profuse white attractive fl Sp, good cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Erect pubescent shrub to 50cm, soft lvs and fronds, white fl along branches. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Scrambling shrub, velvety stems, white fl Su. Sow Sp / Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Unarmed climber with feathery foliage, much used in the floristry trade, suitable for pot, highly decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tall climber/ tangled shrub, soft feathery branches bare in flower, fine droopy leaves, white fl with central red stripe Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sprawling shrub with shiny brown branches with hooked spines, needle-like lvs, white fl scattered on stalks Su-Wi. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Ibutha", to 2m erect/scrambling perenn, soft shiny leaves, solitary white fl at tips of branches Su-Au, black berries, love charm, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Bushveld asparagus", to 1m erect plant, feathery leaves, attractive sweetly scented white fl with central red stripe Sp-Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m perenn, fine soft leaves, red berries, shade. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.5m evergr groundcover, many white fl with blue markings on tip Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild tea", much-branched shrublet, narrow pointy leaves, white/mauve fl with yellow centre Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Perenn to 45cm, ovate to linear lvs green above & felted below, pink fl with yellow centres on long stalks Sp-Su. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8 US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.5m perenn, leaves covered with minute gland-tipped hairs, round clusters of purple fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Barleria albostellata (Acanthaceae) Barleria crassa (Acanthaceae) Barleria obtusa (Acanthaceae) Barleria ovata (Acanthaceae)
Erect shrub covered with white star-shaped hairs, hairy greyish broad lvs, heads of pure white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect shrublet, spiny bracts, attractive blue fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.8m perenn, pink/blue fl Au, good groundcover. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm perenn, long soft hairs on stems, large terminal fl spike of large blue or pinkish fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
20cm parasitic plant, hairy stems, lvs secret sticky fluid which may trap small insects, white to pink fl with pronounced purple hood, parasitic on grass roots. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
White felted perenn to 60cm, narrow slightly spiny lvs white felted below, large yellow fl at branch tips Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Mohata-o-mosoueu", to 1.5m perenn, sharply toothed lvs, large white/yellow daisy-like fl with yellow centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 50cm, discolourous lvs with bristly margins, bright golden yellow to orange fl Sp - Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Prickly leaves, very large yellow fl, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Large basal rosette of spiny leaves, 10cm yellow fl in heads, good architectural plants. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40cm, very prickly leaves, large mauve fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Perenn to 1m, cobwebby stem, basal rosette spiny lvs white felted below, large yellow fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Semi-parasitic perenn, 30cm leafy stems, dense inflorescence of purple/blue fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"False verbena", to 60cm erect parasitic perenn, basal leaves, blue-lilac fl in terminal heads Sp-Au, love charm. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
0.6m perenn, dark green leaves with white reverse, large yellow daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 30cm, mat-forming at high altitudes, lobed basal lvs, large pale cream fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Tufted perenn to 1m, basal divided lvs, white fl in heads (similar to Scabiosa). Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m herbaceous perenn, hairy pinnate leaves, white fl similar to Scabiosa, high altitude, med. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"False Scabious", to 60cm perenn, white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn covered with gland-tipped hairs, racemes of pink/purple fl with yellow throat Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Semi-erect perenn to 50cm, paired leaflets, bright yellow fl Su-Au in grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ann/perenn to 1.6m, pale cream to bright yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 45cm much-branched shrublet, white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Christmas berry", 0.5m perenn, very attractive pink fl Su followed by red berries, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Shrublet to 1m, linear erect lvs, pink fl Sp-Su, in damp places. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 2m straggling shrublet, magenta fl Sp-Su, shade. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 70cm erect perenn, oblong leaves, attractive pink fl in open branched panicles Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
30-60cm erect shrublet, masses of magenta fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bitterbos", 30-40cm shrub, narrow hairless leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
"Namib tsamma", prostrate ann vine, persistent large gourd-like fruits, seeds edible, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Tsamma, wild melon", trailing stems to 3m, greenish fl, fruits decorative small melons Su, arid, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rambling herbaceous perenn with 2cm dusty pink streaked pendulous fl. Combines the vigour of Clematis brachiata with the charm & elegance of Clematopsis scabiosifolia. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 1m shrublet, ann shoots from woody rootstock covered with silvery hairs, pinnate leaves, pink drooping Clematis-like fl Su, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Takes up to 3 months to germinate.
1m erect perenn, narrow leaflets, yellow fl after rain, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Bobbejaankomkommer", perenn climber, yellow fl Su-Au, scarlet fruit with white spots, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Herbaceous climber, large solitary funnel-shaped cream/yellow fl Sp, fruits green with irregular paler green markings ripening to scarlet. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Prostrate perenn with simple tendrils, sessile hairy leaves, pale yellow fl with pinkish tinge & green veins Sp-Au, grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Suikerkelk", to 1.5m hairy shrublet with prickles, prickly leaves, large cream to yellow fl with purple stripes Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Caudex rootstock, succulent climber, small red berries eaten by birds. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm perenn, tuft of long narrow hard leaves, beautiful purple/pink/white fl in flat heads Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tufted perenn to 30cm, broad linear lvs, flat head of pink or white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm, long terete leaves, pink to mauve fl, a most un-daisy-like plant! Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tufted perenn to 40cm, leathery lvs, large heads of white/pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm tufted perenn, magenta fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Mat forming perenn in large colonies, rosettes of very finely divided lvs, yellow button-flowers turning red with age Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Perenn with trailing stems, long narrow lvs, white fl amongst large bracts with spiny margins Su, in grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Straggling sparsely hairy perenn to 1m, alternate lvs, nodding heads of magenta or white daisy fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Both colour forms available.
Prostrate perenn forming alpine-like cushions, leafy stems, crowded stalkless bluish-mauve fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Mole's spectacles", perenn, flat basal rosette of leaves with whitish hairs, beautiful pink, white & yellow fl Sp-Su, marshy grassland, alpine habit, exquisite. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Erect perenn to 2m, terminal raceme with many large showy yellow fl with red markings Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Climber, broadly heart-shaped lvs deeply divided into 3-5 lobes, yellow fl, red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Trailing vine with marbled yellow & green fruits, from the Kalahari. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann creeper, stems to 3m long, oval leaves, small cucumber shaped yellow fruits densely covered with long soft spines. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cucumis metuliferus (Cucurbitaceae) Cucumis sagittatus (Cucurbitaceae) Cucumis zeyheri (Cucurbitaceae) Cullumia setosa (Asteraceae)
Hairy climber, yellow funnel-shaped fl Su-Au, fruits marbled green ripening to bright orange with hard sharp spines. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Decumbent perenn, heart-shaped leaves firm & thick in texture, round smooth yellow to orange fruits about 3cm in diameter. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Forest climber, very interesting leaves, spiky yellow fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Steekhaarbossie", 30-60cm spiny shrublet, yellow fl Au-Su, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Scrambling perenn, grey felty leaves, decorative mauve fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25-30cm perenn, lanceolate basal leaves, small blue or mauve fl covered with long hairs Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
70cm perenn, semi-parasitic, pink fl Su, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bergbaroe", 10-40cm erect tuberous perenn, lilac fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Aardboontjie", twining perenn, lilac/white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
35cm erect stem, spike of yellow & red bicoloured fl, striking. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tuberous perenn to 30cm, rosette of lvs, white to mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Baroe", 15-30cm tufted perenn with basal rosette, lilac fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild fumaria", to 60cm straggly bushy herb, grey-green tendril-like leaves, lovely pink fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Orange desmodium", to 1.4m scrambling shrub, leaves near base of plant, scented orange-red fl in terminal heads Su, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm perenn, long linear leaves, several white to purple fl with deep fringes Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm tufted/spreading perenn, showy pink fl with serrated petals Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. A creamy-yellow flowered form also available.
40cm perenn, long blue-green leaves, bush covered in pale pink or white fl Au, very pretty, arid. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 40cm perenn, linear leaves, white-purple fl with toothed petals Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Straggling perenn, sharply toothed leaves with rigid tips, lovely pink fl on long slender branches Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Diascia integerrima (Scrophulariaceae) Dicoma capensis ? (Asteraceae) Dicoma zeyheri (Asteraceae) Didelta carnosa (Asteraceae)
Compact free flowering herbaceous perenn, pink fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact mat-forming perenn, silver lvs, attractive small thistle-like fl, arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm perenn, silver-green fl Su, good dry-flower. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m perenn, silvery succ leaves, large yellow daisy fl Sp, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rounded shrublet, lovely grey fleshy leaves with rolled margins, big bright yellow fl Wi-Su, coastal, grows to the edge of the sea. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia ? (Asteraceae) Dimorphotheca cuneata orange (Asteraceae) Dimorphotheca cuneata white (Asteraceae) Dimorphotheca montana ? (Asteraceae) Dimorphotheca nudicaulis (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 1m, lance-shaped toothed lvs, fl at branch tips (colour not seen) Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m compact perenn, orange daisy fl, extremely showy, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 1m compact perenn, white daisy fl, maroon reverse Sp, dry, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-30cm perenn, golden yellow fl with dark reverse Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20cm perenn, white daisy fl with purple/copper reverse Sp. A yellow flowered form is available. The form known as D. tragus var pinnatifida is included in this species. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn with erect stems from woody rootstock, lance-shaped lvs hairy below, white fl with purple tinge & purple centre Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Ox-eye daisy, jakkalsbossie", 20-30cm perenn, orange/yellow fl Sp, showy, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Much branched shrublet to 1m, bristle-tipped needle-like lvs, dense globose clusters of pink/white fl Wi-Sp, found near coast. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
1m erect shrub, deep pink to mauve fl Su, damp areas, pretty. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slightly hairy leaves, lovely pink fl in dense heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
2m, large mauve fl Su-Au, prune in Wi, moist areas, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Everlasting", 0.5m perenn, single yellow flowers Sp, dried fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn, blue-green lvs in rosettes at base of plant, fl on ends of long stalks, no ray florets, only yellow tube florets, fruits like dandelions. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Eriosema psoraleoides (Fabaceae) Eumorphia prostrata (Asteraceae) Euryops othonoides (Asteraceae) Felicia aethiopica (Asteraceae)
Shrub to 2m, greyish-green narrow lvs, bright yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 60cm spreading shrub over rock sheets, silky silvery leaves, white fl with pink tinge at base, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact grey-leaved rounded perenn, yellow fl on 10cm long stems, very showy, dry. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wilde-aster", 1m perenn shrublet, oval leaves, blue fl with yellow eye all yr on long stalks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Softly hairy perenn to 25cm, narrow soft lvs in basal tuft, blue fl with yellow centre Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Creeping stems, plants form tufted mats, leaf margins with long hairs, light purple fl with yellow centres Su-Au, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bloublommetjie", to 1m small shrub, angular foliage, mauve to blue/white fl Au-Sp, coastal bush, good container & contrast plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm small shrub, masses of light pink fl Su , coastal gardens. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
0.6m hardy woody perenn, mauve fl all year, showy, high altitude form (Zone 7) plus Cape form available. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7/8.
0.6m hardy woody perenn, mauve fl all year, showy, slightly succulent leaves. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-60cm, blue/mauve/pink/white fl Au-Su. Sow Au. Zone 7. Only a white flowered form available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrublet to 50cm, linear lvs, solitary blue fl with yellow centres Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Felicia macrorrhiza (Asteraceae) Felicia ovata (Asteraceae) Felicia sp (Asteraceae) Felicia sp (Asteraceae)
Gnarled woody shrublet to 15cm, discoid large yellow or orange fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small shublet to 60cm, lvs with long white hairs, blue daisies with yellow centre Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Rosette of small green lvs, blue fl Sp-Su, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm shrublet, large mauve fl Sp, very floriferous, drought resistant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dwarf mat-forming perenn in wet grassland, blue to mauve fl with yellow centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Twiggy perenn to 30cm, divided lvs, white/blue daisy fl with yellow centres Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Perenn to 20cm, very divided grey foliage, orange fl Sp - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
20cm perenn, lobed leaves, clear yellow fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Gazania krebsiana - red streak (Asteraceae) Gazania othonnites (Asteraceae) Gazania pectinata (Asteraceae) Gazania rigida (Asteraceae)
20cm perenn, lobed leaves, orange fl marked with red streaks Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Mat-forming perenn to 10cm, divided or entire lvs, beautiful yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm perenn, strap-like or pinnately divided leaves, large yellow/orange fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Karoo gazania", to 25cm tufted perenn, white-woolly leaves with revolute margins, yellow/orange fl with dark ring Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Barberton daisy", 40cm perenn, deep orange to rich red daisy fl Sp-Su. Sow immediately. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm perenn, rosette of soft furry leaves, beautiful golden-yellow fl Sp, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
60cm perenn, hairy leaves, creamy fl bright orange inside, fl Su, damp rocks & rocky stream gullies. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Perenn herb, attractive compact growth, large nodding heads of bright red fl Su, damp rocky grass slopes. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
35cm perenn, round heads of creamy fl with orange & violet in Su, gravel patches/rock sheets, high altitude. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Tufted perenn to 30cm, leathery leaves, nodding heads of yellow fl Su-Au, crevices of rocks. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Tufted perenn to 30cm, leathery leaves, nodding heads of fl Su-Au, crevices of rocks. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm perenn, hairy lvs, fl orange to deep brick red inside, buff outside, very showy, fl Su, rocky grass slopes & gritty places. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5-1m compact rounded shrub, attractive new growth, many white fl all year, extremely attractive garden plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prostrate perenn with cobwebby stems, aerial parts die back in Su, silvery lvs, glossy bright yellow fl Sp, coastal, very showy in fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"River pumpkin", 20-50cm prostrate perenn, large lvs, small greenish fl in spikes Sp-Su, wet/water. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tufted perenn, coarsely lobed & toothed lvs dark green above & white woolly below, yellow fl on 20cm stalks Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Stemless perenn, rosette of rough leaves with white-felted undersides, solitary bright yellow fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Ink flower", to 0.7m, parasitic on grass, scale-like lvs, large white to cream fl with pale yellow throat Su, high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
"Katstert", 6-50cm perenn, white fl with orange markings Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m multi-stemmed shrub, dense compact fl heads all yr, each small white fl has red splash. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
50cm shrub, simple linear very furry leaves, flat heads of yellow fl Au-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
"Everlasting", 40cm perenn groundcover, grey leaves, yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm, silvery leaves, fine petalled white daisy-like fl with yellow centre, everlasting. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Everlasting", 0.5m sprawling perenn, creamy fl Sp-Su, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rounded white woolly perenn to 50cm, oblong woolly lvs, discoid white fl in big clusters Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Much branched perenn forming thick mats, narrow grey or green lvs may be woolly, terminal clusters yellow fl with golden bracts Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann/perenn, woolly leaves, straw-coloured discoid fl with silvery bracts Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
45cm, golden yellow fl with pointed buds Su, everlasting. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Mat-forming dwarf shrub, attractive silvery grey leaves, large white fl with yellow centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 20cm, slender lvs in rosette, white fl sometimes tinged with pink late Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Perenn to 1m, lvs with hairy margins, pale yellow discoid fl. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
"Everlasting", 0.5m shrublet, brown & yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Everlasting", 0.5m shrub, pale yellow fl Su, coast. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn to 50cm, lvs felted below, brownish discoid fl heads Su. Sow Sp / Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m straggly shrub, aromatic whitish leaves, white fl Su, s/shade. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Helichrysum platypterum (Asteraceae) Helichrysum populifolium (Asteraceae) Helichrysum rugulosum (Asteraceae) Helichrysum setosum (Asteraceae) Helichrysum sp (Asteraceae)
Perenn to 1m, basal lvs, silvery-white fl in flat topped clusters Su-Au, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m shrub, felty branches & leaves, panicles of fl Su-Au, rocky outcrops, unusual. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn, white felted stems, greyish-green narrow lvs, compact clusters of yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.7m erect/decumbent perenn, golden yellow fl Su, dry fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
60cm shrub, 5cm lvs, white/orange/pink fl with yellow centre. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 90cm erect or sprawling shrub, woolly, bright yellow fl Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 45cm rounded shrublet, grey-woolly leaves, golden brown & white fl in heads Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Everlasting", 0.3m shrublet, cream/rosy fl Sp-Su, coastal, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Heliophila suavissima (Brassicaceae) Hemizygia bracteosa (Lamiaceae) Hemizygia canescens (Lamiaceae) Hemizygia pretoriae (Lamiaceae)
15cm bushy perenn, pale/dark purple fl with creamy throat Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 0.7m, hairy lvs, white fl tinged with mauve Su-Au, large persistent bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m aromatic shrub, pink/mauve fl Su-Au, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Dwarf sage bush", to 50cm compact small plant, white fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Sprawling shrublet to 20cm, sprouts after fire, deeply lobed lvs, creamy white to pale pink fl not tightly twisted Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
"Doll's roses", to 50cm, many branches, woolly bright yellow fl heads with twisted petals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 75cm erect hairy bush, large leaves on lower half of plant, upper half is mass of hanging bell-like white to pale pink fl with darker patch. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sprawling shrublet, tufted lvs, clustered yellow to red fl with narrow throat & spread petals, all year, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 30cm shrublet, interesting linear toothed leaves, purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 30cm, yellow & orange twisted bell-shaped fl Su, very drought resistant & palatable to stock. Sow Au. Zone 8.
50cm shrublet, bright orange fl all yr, fodder plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
30cm shrublet, erect/sprawling, yellow spiral fl Sp, swollen fruits, fl after fires. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Sprawling groundcover, orange fl Sp, very showy, excellent for sandy conditions. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Sprawling shrublet, yellow to orange bell-shaped fl Sp, good for rockeries/containers, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Low spreading shrublet with rough stems, lobed lvs, nodding yellow fl turning orange with age Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia sp (Sterculiaceae)
20cm perenn, pale pink downward facing fl with darker centre Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
1m shrub, shiny rigid carrot-scented ground-level lvs with white-haired reverse, globose yellow-green fl on long stem Su, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
40cm evergreen shrub, large yellow-orange daisy fl, drought resistant, beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm evergreen perenn, yellow fl on long stalks. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender perenn to 60cm, 3-5 palmatisect lvs, peduncles of creamy fl with dark centres Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m perenn, lobed leaves with highly irritant hairs, striking yellow fl with maroon centres Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Gazania-like plant with white fl & alpine habit, high Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Low bushy perenn, long-stalked spinach-green lvs, large tubular white fox-glove like fl pink when closed Su-Au, large angled decorative fruit, African genus with 1 species. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
10-30cm perenn, primrose yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10-60cm erect/sprawling perenn, yellow fl Su-Au, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
25cm branched perenn, cylindrical succ leaves, pink fl with reflexed petals & long yellow stamens, grows in saline soils. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Impatiens hochstetteri ssp hochstetteri (Balsaminaceae) Impatiens sylvicola (Balsaminaceae) Indigofera alpina ? (Fabaceae) Indigofera incana ? (Fabaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild balsam", 20-60cm erect/straggling perenn, soft leaves, pink/white fl Sp-Au, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
40cm perenn, fleshy stems, ovate lvs, delicate pink fl with maroon markings Sp-Au, shade loving. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 25cm, densely leafy, 3-foliate lvs, racemes of brick-red fl Sp - Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Perenn, dense groundcover to 10cm, fl Sp, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect hairy shrublet to 50cm, lvs pinnate 5-foliate, grey & hairy underneath, racemes of lovely pink to mauve fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
15-30cm perenn, procumbent branches, small grey-green leaves, 3-foliate, heads of deep salmon pea-fl held above foliage Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Low growing perenn, leaves broad at base taper to narrow tip, dense inflorescence of red/pink fl Sp-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Wild cotton", scrambler/climber, grey foliage, attractive crinkly white fl with pale pink/yellow in the throat Su, night-flowering, fl dies back by noon, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Seed also available of a white form with ruby throat.
70cm perenn, narrow leaves, shimmering mauve fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 1m shrub, toothed lvs, many large purple fl with yellowish throat Wi, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Jamesbrittenia microphylla (Scrophulariaceae) Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora (Scrophulariaceae) Jamesbrittenia stellata (Scrophulariaceae) Jamesbrittenia tysonii (Scrophulariaceae) Knowltonia species (Ranunculaceae)
See Anemone.
Small woody perenn to 20cm, velvety mauve fl Wi-Sp, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrublet to 50cm with glandular hairs, coarsely toothed lvs, mauve to violet fl with orange throat all year. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 40cm, small toothed lvs, white/pink fl with yellow/red patch at base of each lobe all yr, coastal limestone. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Dwarf shrublet, toothed glandular lvs, white to cream fl with yellow throat & occasional violet streaks. Sow Sp / Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann vine, attractive marbled gourd-like fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Silky perenn to 2m, winged stems, panicle of white, yellow or purple daisy fl Wi, in grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Bird's brandy", bushy perenn, hairy lvs, dark pink fl Sp-Au, clusters of juicy purple fruit, med, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Tufted/sprawling perenn to 20cm, silvery grey silky lvs, button-like yellow fl with no ray florets Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lebeckia sepiaria (old name simsiana) (Fabaceae) Leonotis leonurus 'White' (Lamiaceae)
50cm shrub, undivided hairless very narrow long grey leaves, very showy yellow fl in dense spikes Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, cane-like 4-angled stems, narrow lvs, spherical whorls of white velvety fl Sp-Wi, adaptable. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Leonotis nepetifolia var nepetifolia (Lamiaceae) Leonotis ocymifolia var ocymifolia (Lamiaceae)
Ann or short-lived perenn to 3m, lvs broadly ovate, orange fl in whorls Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust branching shrub to 2m, velvety toothed leaves, dull orange fl in compact clusters, med and good bee & bird plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1.5m shrub, grey compound leaves, groups of red pea fl Sp-Su, inflated pods, easy, med. Sow Au. Zone 8. One form from the Roggeveld - very cold tolerant.
Lessertia microphylla (Fabaceae) Lessertia perennans (Fabaceae) Lessertia rigida ? (Fabaceae) Lessertia sp (Fabaceae)
Similar to Lessertia frutescens, pods narrow. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.7m shrub, long narrow leaves, many cerise fl Su, lovely. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m compact rounded shrub, terminal sprays of pink pea fl covering entire bush, decorative papery pods, very showy in fl & seed. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
60cm ann/perenn, sprays of purple fl, decorative papery seed pods. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
50cm shrub, very narrow hairy grey-green leaves, yellow daisy fl Sp-Su, papery bracts, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m soft perenn, narrow leaves, yellow fl Su, very floriferous & attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 30cm herbaceous perenn, narrow leaves, red buds open to yellow fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20cm branched perenn, violet-blue fl Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm shrublet, basally branched, blue fl Sp-Au, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
10-50cm perenn, large dark blue/pink/white fl Sp-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender perenn with narrow thread-like lvs along stem, pale blue fl in axils Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30cm branched shrublet, blue/violet fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
60cm clump-forming perenn, fleshy stems & leaves, large heads of blue fl with white centre Sp-Au, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tufted perenn to 50cm, leafy stems, oval grey-green lvs, lovely dark blue pea fl towards ends of branches Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate shrublet, 3-foliate lvs, yellow fl on slender stems Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Spreading perenn, young stems velvety, leathery leaves, sweetly scented pale greenish yellow fl at tips of branches Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m perenn, sticky aromatic leaves, yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 60cm erect shrublet, blue Felicia-like fl Sp, streambanks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Melasma scabrum (Scrophulariaceae) Melhania prostrata (Sterculiaceae) Melolobium adenodes (Fabaceae) Melolobium exudans (Fabaceae) Mentha aquatica (Lamiaceae)
To 60cm perenn, faintly toothed stalkless leaves, showy yellow fl with reddish purple centre Su-Au, parasitic on grass. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 0.6m, lvs grey velvety below, pale yellow fl open in afternoon & scented at night Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 60cm, 3-foliate lvs, lax raceme of yellow pea fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sticky perenn to 60cm, 3-foliate lvs, lax racemes yellow fl fading to orange Wi - Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Water mint", to 40cm perenn, small pale to dark mauve fl Au-Wi, wet/water. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
"Wildekruisement", to 15cm shrublet, sessile lvs, white to mauve fl in spiky terminal heads Su-Au, aromatic. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn climber, leaf margins irregularly toothed, orange-red knobbed fruit, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Straggling perenn, narrow leaves on thin stems, attractive sulphur-yellow fl Su-Au, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Wild violet", 15-30cm perenn, purple & brown fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Resurrection plant", 0.5m erect shrublet, paired folded lvs, inconspic male & female fl on different plants Sp-Su. In droughts the whole plant dries out, but revives within hours of rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Short-lived perenn to 60cm, ovate toothed lvs, racemes white fl with yellow lower lip Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm shrublet, linear-lanceolate slightly toothed leaves, racemes of pink/lilac fl with raised yellow palate Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Short-lived perenn to 40cm, toothed lvs, white to pale pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Short lived perenn to 50cm, racemes of white fl with grey veins Su, grows at forest margins. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 70cm, white or pale mauve fl, black nutlets, aromatic, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
0.8m shrub, soft thick leaves, stalked deep pink fl Su, coastal often marshy areas, spectacular in flower. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm perenn, aromatic, narrow leaves with serrated edges, white & yellow daisy fl Sp-Su, moist shade/sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Osteospermum fruticosum - mixture of colours (Asteraceae) Osteospermum microcarpum/angolense? (Asteraceae) Osteospermum scariosum (Asteraceae) Osteospermum sinuatum (Asteraceae) Othonna carnosa (Asteraceae) Othonna digitata (Asteraceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Rankmargriet", spreading/prostrate perenn, soft fleshy foliage, white to purple fl Wi-Sp, coastal. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Boegoebossie", 0.5-1m shrub, very aromatic, clear yellow fl Au-Sp, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 20cm perenn, rough hairy lvs in basal clusters, lovely big yellow fl on long stalks Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-50cm shrublet, semi-succulent greyish-green leaves, yellow fl Wi-Su, 3-winged fruit, dry, palatable plant. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 20cm, spirally arranged succ leaves, yellow fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
70cm straggling perenn, white/yellow daisy fl Wi-Sp, sand. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tuberous perenn to 20cm, firm textured lvs with thickened margins, yellow fl Wi- Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Brittle-stemmed shrub to 1.5m, lvs crowded at branch tips, yellow fl in corymbs on long peduncels Au-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Erect perenn to 1m, leathery lvs, fl not seen, large inflated fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 1m hairy herbaceous shrublet in light shade, 3-5 lobed pale green lvs, white to orange fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 1m semi-prostrate greyish-green shrub, heads of yellow fl Wi, pungent but pleasant herbal smell when bruised, dry. Sow Au.
Perenn, finely divided fern-like foliage, long stalked umbels of creamy yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 2m perenn, square grooved hollow stems, carrot-like leaves, minute yellowish green fl Su-Au, wet/water, Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
"Everlasting", 0.6m erect shrub, stiff branches, scale-like leaves, large showy red/pink/white fl Sp-Au, lovely dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect/sprawling shrublet to 30cm, lvs in basal tuft, clusters of white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrublet with greyish-yellow branches, narrow leathery lvs with margins rolled under, tiny scented fl in white-woolly heads at branch tips Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn to 1m, lanceolate lvs with serrated margins, terminal dense inflorescence of white to mauve fl Sp - Au, grows in wet places. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.9m shrub, decorative leaves with purple reverse, blue fl Au, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Dark blue form available.
Plectranthus hereroensis (Lamiaceae) Plectranthus oertendahlii (Lamiaceae) Plectranthus verticillatus (Lamiaceae) Pollichia campestris (Illecebraceae)
1-1.5m shrub, lovely dark blue fl late Su, good summer annual for hot climates. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
5-20cm perenn, compact mat-forming, silvery variegated leaves, white fl Au, shade, pot. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m perenn groundcover, roots at nodes, white fl Au, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Waxberry", 20-60cm straggling shrublet, white fl all yr, edible white berries. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
50-90cm erect/straggling shrublet, white/blue fl with dark reverse Su-Au, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect/sprawling perenn to 50cm, needle-like lvs, bowl-shaped white fl with brown/purple reverse Su - Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Pseudoselago ascendens (old Selago incisa) (Scrophulariaceae) Pseudoselago serrata (Scrophulariaceae) Pterolobium stellatum (Fabaceae) Pteronia camphorata (Asteraceae) Pteronia glabrata (Asteraceae) Pteronia glauca (Asteraceae) Pteronia incana (Asteraceae)
Spreading short-lived perenn to 20cm, toothed lvs, corymbs of white to pale-blue fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
30-90cm perenn, crowded recurved hairless leaves, dense heads of mauve fl Su, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Redwing", scrambler with prickly stems, very showy with abundance of red flame-coloured semi-inflated pods Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.3-1m aromatic shrub, white stems, needle-like leaves, yellow fl with papery bracts Sp, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Spreading shrublet to 40cm, oblong fleshy lvs, discoid yellow fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m rounded compact grey-leaved shrub, masses of clear yellow fl Sp, very showy in dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.6m much branched grey-leafed shrub, clear yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn to 20cm, linear scabrid lvs, large yellow fl at branch tips Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perennial to 30cm, fl not seen but likely to be yellow Sp. Sow AU. Zone 7.
Pycnostachys reticulata (Lamiaceae) Pycnostachys urticifolia (Lamiaceae) Rabdosiella calycina (Lamiaceae) Radyera urens (Malvaceae)
1.4m shrub, interesting blue fl shaped like a witch's hat Wi, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m herbaceous perenn, spikes of blue fl Su, showy, dry fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, sparsely branched shrub, tiny pink & mauve velvety fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wildepampoen", prostrate perenn, large hairy leaves on trailing stem, large orange-red to brownish hibiscus-like fl Sp, dry, med. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Twiner with annual stems to 4m, velvety lvs, fl lobes reflexed, velvety outside, yellowish with red triangle at base, anther appendages erect, large, white & spoonlike Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 50cm in damp areas, branched stems, large lvs with translucent veins, clusters of small fl, erect long fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm perennial, sprawling shrublet, rough-textured narrow leaves, single terminal blue/white fl have scaly bracts Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
50cm perenn, large blue/mauve fl with dark markings Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect perenn to 30cm, scale-like reduced hairy lvs against stems, pale blue or white fl at branch tips Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 40cm, stiff toothed reduced lvs, beautiful white or blue fl usually with dark spots on petals Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
An unidentified species of Roella from the SW Cape. In the absence of flowers we were unable to identify it. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1.5m perenn, brilliant pink foxglove-like fl followed by decorative horny seed capsule suitable for dry arrangements. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-1.5m ann/biennial, 5cm tubular white fl, long horny seed capsules good for dried arrangements. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.5m perenn, brilliant pink foxglove-like fl followed by decorative horny seed capsule suitable for dry arrangements. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gnarled cobwebby shrublet to 30cm, linear hairy lvs, yellow daisy fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Climbing sorrel", perenn, arrow-shaped leaves, attractive sprays of reddish winged fruits, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.2m aromatic shrub, many white to pale mauve fl Wi-Au, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 60cm twiggy shrublet, leathery grey leaves, blue fl with white throat Au-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
70cm perenn, incised leaves, blue to white fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Branched perenn to 30cm, narrow very divided lvs, pale blue & white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
0.6m perenn, aromatic finely-divided leaves, pale blue to pinkish fl Sp-Au, sand & limestone. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Wildedatel, wildewortel", 30-50cm perenn, white fl Su-Au, dry, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust plant to 1.6m in sand forest, 1m pale green channelled lvs with white markings, scented fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 0.8m perenn, tufted leaves, attractive mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
20-80cm perenn, tufted deeply incised leaves, white/mauve/pink fl all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 30cm perenn, pink fl Sp - Su. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
50cm perenn, leaves dissected, attractive mauve fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Cat-thorn", to 5m scrambler/small thorny tree, yellow fl Sp-Su, purple fruit. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 9.
Mat forming perenn, crowded fleshy lvs, 1-5 stalkless yellow fl in clusters Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Densely leafy shrublet to 30cm, tufts of linear lvs, short spikes purple or white flushed with mauve fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Densely leafy shrub to 1m, tufted glossy lvs, panicles of white fl Sp - Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Bushy perenn to 0.5m, clustered hairy lvs, rounded heads of white fl flushed mauve Su, honey scented. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact rounded shrub to 1m, cylindrical succ lvs, bright yellow clusters of fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Umthithimbili wentaba", 1-2m biennial, long narrow leaves, creamy-white/yellow fl in terminal heads Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender herb, 60cm fl stem from basal rosette of leaves, purple fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Big grey lambswool leaves in elegant rosettes, large heads of showy yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sparsely branched leafy shrublet to 40cm, needle-like lvs, solitary yellow fl Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 40cm shrub, fleshy leaves, yellow fl Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.5m robust perenn, branching stem, large flattish heads of small yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Perenn to 1m, fleshy lvs deeply toothed, bright yellow fl Su, found in grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 9
Perenn with cobwebby lvs, bright yellow fl on slender erect flowering branches Sp-Au. Sow Sp / Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Basal cluster of leaves with long petioles, young plants densely woolly, purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact dwarf shrub in rounded clumps, unfurled lvs very white-woolly, bright yellow fl on 10cm stalks, very attractive high altitude plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Senecio sp (Asteraceae)
Rounded shrub to 0.75m with 1-2cm cylindrical succulent leaves, yellow fl on 5cm stems Wi. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Senna italica ssp arachoides (Fabaceae) Sesamum calycinum (Pedaliaceae) Sesamum capense (Pedaliaceae)
To 60cm shrublet, prostrate to decumbent stems, bright yellow fl with brown veins Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m ann of arid areas, simple furry lvs, rose to maroon fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Perenn to 1m, brilliant blue fl with speckled centre. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
30-60cm perenn, basal rosette of leaves, white/pink fl with deeply divided petals Sp-Su, coastal, damp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 50cm, fleshy felted lvs, white to yellow fl, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
70cm erect/sprawling perenn, white to purple clusters of fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Carrot-like root, pink to cream fl, sandy soil. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild tobacco", 0.5-1m soft perenn, white fl Sp-Au, mountain slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect parasitic (on grasses) shrublet to 45cm, small greyish lvs, dense terminal spikes pink fl Sp-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 15cm, solitary leaf to 25cm, brick red fl on branched stems, under rocks at higher altitudes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Perenn often epiphytic, strap shaped leaves, pale violet fl Su-Au, forest, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1 large leaf, fl white to pale violet Sp-Su, many fl open together. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Perenn, thick rosette of leaves dotted with orange-red, pale violet fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Perenn, 2 or 3 dark green leaves, delicate violet fl with pale yellow throat Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrublet to 30cm, opposite toothed lvs, short terminal racemes of pink or violet fl with yellow throats Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 30cm, narrow lvs, racemes of mauve fl with yellow tube Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Sutera campanulata (Scrophulariaceae) Sutera floribunda (Scrophulariaceae) Sutera halimifolia (Scrophulariaceae) Sutera levis (Scrophulariaceae)
20-45cm ann/perenn, mauve fl Sp-Au, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Branched aromatic softly hairy perenn, in shade, profuse white fl Su - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Gnarled shrublet to 35cm, toothed lvs, long racemes of pink/mauve fl with yellow tubes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Bushy perenn to 60cm, linear glandular lvs, much branched panicle of masses of small pink to mauve fl with yellow tubes Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Small shrub to 0.7m, linear hairy lvs, pink/mauve fl with orange throat. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn to 20cm, toothed lvs, short racemes white to mauve fl with yellow throat Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9, US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Spreading silvery-leaved groundcover, delicate pink fl fading to white Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Syncarpha speciosissima (Asteraceae) Syncarpha variegata (Asteraceae) Tephrosia capensis (Fabaceae) Tephrosia cordata (Fabaceae)
0.5m perenn, grey woolly leaves, attractive white everlasting fl Sp, similar to S.vestita. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Sewejaartjie," to 0.6m perenn, large white solitary fl Sp, bracts arranged in chequered fashion, dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Straggling subshrub, pinnate leaves, pink/purple fl in scattered racemes Sp-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Woody shrub to 0.5m, 5 pairs leaflets with bristle at tip & heart shaped stipule, purple pea fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m shrub, reddish stems, greyish-green compound leaves, bright cerise pea fl Sp-Su, flat leathery pod. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn herb, sharply pointed leaves, dense dome-shaped mauve to purple to pale blue fl heads Su-Au, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"False maidenhair", to 4m perenn herb, beautiful large divided lvs, green to purple fl, moisture & shade loving. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m perenn, dentate lvs, many yellow fl Sp - Su, very arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m perenn/shrub, thick (not succulent) green to greyish rough lvs, yellow daisy fl on long stalks Sp, 3 winged fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.6m shrub, toothed leaves, branching stems with yellow fl Wi-Sp, three-winged papery fruits. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn shrublet, toothed hairy lvs, yellow & red fl Su, round fruits with long red bristles. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ursinia nudicaulis (Asteraceae) Ursinia paleacea (Asteraceae) Ursinia punctata (Asteraceae) Ursinia sericea (Asteraceae) Ursinia trifida (Asteraceae)
Perenn, very divided lvs clustered below, yellow fl on long naked stalks Su- Au. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.9m shrublet, yellow fl Sp-Su, mountain slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect/sprawling shrublet to 50cm, finely divided lvs, yellow fl on long wiry stems Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 0.7m silvery shrublet, attractive fine grey foliage, yellow fl Sp-Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Leafy shrublet to 60cm, 3-toothed lvs, solitary yellow daisy fl on wiry stems Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tufted perenn in damp areas to 40cm, long-petiolate lvs, panicles of yellow fl with fringed petals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
30-50cm bushy herb, hairy lvs, beautiful blue-mauve fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect/sprawling perenn to 30cm, narrow stiff slightly hairy lvs, narrow bell-shaped blue fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect shrublet to 40cm, tufted lvs slightly toothed, white or cream fl in narrow panicles Su-Au, limestone & coastal sands. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Trailing ann/perenn, roots along stems, small oval lvs, fl white tinged with purple Sp-Au, damp areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect/straggling slender perenn to 10cm, lanceolate lvs, pale blue bell-shaped fl at branch tips Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Plant with swollen stem forming large bush, succulent lvs, yellow green fl, male & female fl borne on separate plants. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
40cm perenn, dark green dentate leaves, white fl with red reverse, grows on shady ledges on south facing cliffs, Drakensberg. Sow Sp. Zone 6. The form from Sani Pass with orange centres to flowers is also available.
Cushion-forming perenn, rosettes of leaves, sweetly scented crimson fl open at dusk or dull light Su, Drakensberg sp. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
Proteaceae
Seeds of all species are sold in small packets of 10 - 20 seeds. Many are available in larger quantities - please ask for prices if they are not indicated. If you are uncertain how to grow Proteaceae, please request instructions with your order. Treatment of the seeds with smoke appears to stimulate germination - please ask for details & for
smoke filters. All species listed below are from the winter rainfall area of South Africa and are hardy to USDA Zone 8 except where otherwise specified. Aulax umbellata (Proteaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild almond", to 8m, branching tree with whorls of light green leaves, sweet scented cream fl Su, almond sized velvety brown fruits ripe in March-April. Seeds perishable - order in advance & sow immediately.
2m, linear silvery white leaves with silky hairs, fl Su, mature cones silvery pink, very attractive. Sow Au.
1.3m, spatulate, thick, glabrous leaves, fl Sp, coloured involucral leaves. Sow Au.
Leucadendron argenteum (Proteaceae) Leucadendron chamelaea (Proteaceae) Leucadendron concavum (Proteaceae) Leucadendron conicum (Proteaceae)
"Silver tree", 10m, large silver leaves, fl Sp, large cones, unpredictable in cultivation. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
To 2m, very narrow lvs, bright yellow involucral bracts Sp, endangered. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.5m shrub, small oval very furry leaves, creamy fl Sp, distinctive cones with dense hairs, rare endemic. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6m, leaves very dark green, fl late Sp, rounded cone. Sow Au.
2m, narrow yellow-green leaves, fl Sp, red cones, alk soils. Sow Au.
To 2m erect shrub, clustered slender fl stems with needle-shaped lvs, fl Sp, urn shaped cones. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m, broad oval leaves, male plants very colourful with yellow bracts in Sp, red fl, adaptable. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
1.3m branched shrub, closely overlapping small elliptic very hairy leaves, densely hairy cones. Sow Au.
To 5m, linear eucalyptus-like leaves, bright yellow involucral leaves in Wi-Sp, pleasantly scented fl. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2-3m, greyish foliage, female fl showy Sp, silky cones, very attractive. Sow Au.
1.6m, elliptic smooth, shiny leaves, in Sp large top leaves turn bright yellow, flushed with orange and red. Sow Au.
Shrub to 1.3m with single stem, green leathery lvs with red margins, fl have pleasant smell, round cones. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m, oblong leaves, beautiful floral foliage Wi, large cones. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.5m shrub, needle-like foliage, fl Sp, highly attractive egg-shaped colourful cones. Sow Au.
2m, erect slender branches, glabrous leaves, yellow fl Sp, globose greyish cones, popular cut fl, alk/acid soils. Sow Au.
2m, grey-green broad leaves, greenish fl-heads in late Wi or Sp. Sow Au.
2m, narrow leaves with short hairs, involucral leaves bright yellow, silver cones, alk soil. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m erect plant, thick fleshy leaves, ellipsoid flower-heads on stout peduncle in Sp, ash-grey cones, limestone. Sow Au.
1.5m, silver hairy leaves, coloured involucral leaves, shaggy white hairs around fl Sp. Sow Au.
1.5m, leaves yellow-green, large cones, huge seeds germinate in the cone, cut fl. Seeds are perishable - order in advance all year & sow immediately. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m, well branched, involucral leaves pale green or ivory, male fl globose & red in Sp. Sow Au.
2.5m, greyish-green hairy leaves, fl Wi-Sp, silver cones densely hairy, attractive. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
2.5m, males have many small narrow flower-heads, cones green with red edges to bracts, very attractive, adaptable, cut foliage. Sow Au.
Leucadendron salicifolium (Proteaceae) Leucadendron salignum (Proteaceae) Leucadendron sessile (Proteaceae) Leucadendron sheilae (Proteaceae)
3m, narrow twisted leaves, male fl have small light-coloured basal bracts in Sp, damp areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m, male involucral foliage red/yellow, female foliage ivory, fl Sp to Su, adaptable. Sow Au. Red & yellow forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
1.5m, involucral leaves yellow when young, red when older, fl Sp, tolerant of soil types, attractive. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small shrub to 1m, narrowly lanceolate grass-green lvs, greenish fl Sp, round brown cones. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Small shrub to 1m, Su rain, narrowly lanceolate grass-green lvs, greenish fl Sp, round brown cones, found in Pondoland. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
2.6m stout shrub, dark green foliage, lovely involucral leaves ivory-white or silvery-yellow, fl Sp, rare endemic. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
To 1.3m shrub, sessile oblong leaves, involucre yellow in Wi, spicy cones, favourite garden plant. Sow Au.
1-2m, soft narrow sickle-shaped leaves, involucral leaves bright yellow, fl Sp, silvery cones. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
1m rounded shrub, many creamy white scented fl Sp, coastal, very attractive, good garden plant. Sow Au. Zone 9.
3m, yellowish-green foliage, red-gold fl early Su, good cut fl, under utilised species. Sow Au. Zone 9.
1.5m shrub, large orange/red fl Sp-Su, acid well-dr soil, excellent cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
1.5m shrub, yellow fl Sp-Su. Seed from open-pollinated plants. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum cuneiforme (Proteaceae) Leucospermum erubescens (Proteaceae) Leucospermum formosum (Proteaceae) Leucospermum glabrum (Proteaceae)
3m shrub, numerous stems, toothed cuneate leaves, yellow fl Sp - Su, fire-resistant, adaptable. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, many large flowers in clusters, pale yellow changing to crimson in Su, low winter rainfall. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
2m, grey very hairy leaves, yellow fl with long styles which progressively curve away from the fl centre after opening Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
1-2m rounded shrub, spectacular orange-red fl covered with light-reflecting shaggy hairs Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
2.5m, yellow fl has yellow styles and red pollen presenters deflected clockwise, Su, hot dry areas, clay soil. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Seeds of hybrids & selections are available. Please ask for details. These seeds are collected from open-pollinated plants, so the progeny may not be true to type. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Glabrous, linear leaves on slender upright branches, orangey-yellow fl Sp-Su, long-lasting cut fl. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
To 1.5m shrub, narrow leaves, small yellow fl borne singly or in groups Wi-Sp, excellent garden plant. Sow Au. Zone 9.
1m shrub, clustered flower-heads Su, bright yellow fl changing to crimson, sandy acid soil. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Rounded shrub to 1.5m, grey linear lvs, rounded heads of yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
4m, tree-like, orange to crimson flowers Su, alkaline soil. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m shrub, large yellow fl Wi, persistent styles turn orange Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
3m spreading shrub, greyish hairy leaves, small scented yellow flowers Sp, sandy soil, low rainfall. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Leucospermum tottum x cordifolium (Proteaceae) Leucospermum truncatulum (Proteaceae) Mimetes chrysanthus (Proteaceae) Mimetes cucullatus (Proteaceae)
To 1.5m much-branched shrub, large fl-heads Sp-Su pale pink with darker mauv tips, extremely attractive. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, erect branches have overlapping hairy leaves, clusters of small yellow to brownish-pink flowers in Sp & Su. Sow Au. Zone 9, US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 10.00 per 100
Erect shrub to 2m, lanceolate lvs, faintly scented yellow fl in heads Au to Wi, rare. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
0.5-1.5m shrub, leaves green at bottom of branch & bright red at top, red & yellow fl Su-Au, sandy acid soils. Sow Au.
1-2m shrub, lower leaves dissected, upper leaves entire, spike of greenish-yellow fl Au-Wi, attractive & interesting garden plant. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-2m rounded shrub, smooth flat linear leaves, fl small with wine-red bracts in late Wi & Sp. Sow Au.
40cm sprawling shrub, dark blue-green cordate leaves, fl reddish with involucre velvety dark brown outside, white to pale pink inside Wi, yeasty odour, mouse pollinated. Sow Au.
Varies from dwarf multi-stemmed shrub to 3m shrub with single trunk, black bark, wide green to bluish-green leathery leaves, pale green fl flushed red to carmine Au-Wi, Zimbabwe. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
2.5m, linear needle-like leaves, brilliant crimson bell-shaped fl Su. Limited seed available. Sow Au.
1-2m, fairly large cup-shaped white/greenish-cream/pink/red bearded fl Wi, very adaptable, good in cultivation. Sow Au.
1m, glabrous dark green leaves, small bowl-shaped fl with dark wine-red bracts Au, very pretty, dry areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
3.5m, cup-shaped fl have long pink involucral bracts with ciliate margins Au & Wi, ideal cut fl, very attractive. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 8.00 per 100
2-3m, deep cup-shaped fl with apple-green bracts & white to pink woolly awns forming a crown Au-Sp, easy. Sow Au.
"King Protea", 0.3-2m, distinctive lvs, huge fl heads with white/pink/red bracts all yr depending on the variant, easy. Spring flowering variant. Sow Au.
"King Protea", 0.3-2m, distinctive leaves, huge fl heads with white/pink/red bracts all yr depending on the variant, easy. Summer flowering variant. Sow Au.
2-5m, broad cordate leaves, large red fl Sp with long spathulate inner bracts widely splayed, easy in cultivation. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 5m, elliptic leathery lvs, open pink fl Wi-Sp, in dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 9.
2m, broad oval blue-green leaves, pink to red fl Sp to Su, dense white/maroon beards, tolerates frost, showy. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
8m shrub/tree, blue-green leaves with horny margins, white to pink bearded fl all yr, dry areas. Sow Au.
2-3m shrub, luxuriant foliage, narrow oblong fl, attractive white/pink inner bracts edged with dense dark beard Wi, coast, fast. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
1.5m shrub, long narrow lvs, white/pink/green bracts with prominent woolly black knob in centre Wi, coast, fast. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-3m shrub, large strap-like leaves, large fl with creamy/pink bracts & central purple-brown beard Au-Wi, dry. Sow Au.
0.5-2.5m sprawling shrub, large heavily bearded fl, white/pink bracts around hairy black-tipped perianth Wi-Su, variable, Cedarberg form (pink) & a small amt of white, available. Beautiful cut fl. Sow Au.
3-8m shrub/tree, small oblong red/white fl Su-Wi, fast, easy, good cut fl. Sow Au.
To 3m shrub, narrow oblong leaves, fl bracts creamy-green to deep pink, beard white to purple-black Su-Sp, coast. Sow Au.
Shrub to 2m, large pink to red fl with the shape of P neriifolia, but with the woolly black knob of P longifolia, very beautiful. Sow Au.
5m tree, light bluish/sea green leaves, young leaves crimson, creamy-white saucer-like fl Wi, coast, good wood. Sow Au.
2-4m shrub, rich dark green leaves, large red fl Au-Sp, coastal, excellent cut fl, alk soils. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2-4m shrub/tree, blue-grey leaves, waterlily-like fl, bracts open wide & white/pink fl is in middle Su-Wi, dry areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 8.00 per 100
"Sugarbush", 4m shrub/tree, long narrow lvs, involucral bracts red/white & sticky Wi-Su, easy, adaptable, variable, cut fl. Sow Au.
"Sugarbush", 4m shrub/tree, long narrow lvs, involucral bracts red & sticky Wi-Su, easy, adaptable, variable, cut fl. Sow Au.
"Sugarbush", 4m shrub/tree, long narrow lvs, involucral bracts white & sticky Wi-Su, easy, adaptable, variable, cut fl. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 8.00 per 100
3-8m tree, Su-rain, goblet-shaped pink fl Su-Au, fast, hardy, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dwarf shrub, underground stem, long leaves, ground level pink fl Sp-Su, slow, not easy. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
1m shrub, linear pointed lvs, small creamy-green fl with outwardly splayed creamy/pinkish bracts Wi-Sp, sand, coastal, easy, very attractive. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5-1m shrub, deep pink goblet-shaped fl with a brown beard Wi-Su, slow but very desirable, needs pruning. Sow Au. Very limited seed.
2-5m shrub/tree, Su-rain, elliptic leaves, creamy-white/pink/carmine fl Su-Wi, similar to P. lacticolor. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
2-3m shrub, crushed lvs have sulphurous odour, attractive brownish-pink fl Au-Sp, sandy acid/alk soil, fast, robust. Sow Au.
1m shrub, Su-rain, many stems & flower-heads, creamy-white bracts open to form saucer Su, not easy. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m shrub, leaves in pseudo-whorls, silvery pink fl in clusters on long peduncle Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Blushing bride", 1.5m shrub, floral bracts pale pink, deep pink inside Wi-Sp, fast, plants short-lived. Sow Au.
0.6m shrub, long dissected leaves, creamy hairy densely clustered fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.7m shrub, slightly hairy very divided leaves, silvery-grey fl Wi-Su, attractive. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 60cm with erect stems & finely divided lvs, fl in clusters at tips of shoots, bright pink bracts encircle silvery pink hairy fl Wi-Su, very pretty. Sow Au. Zone 9. 8 seeds per packet.
Spatalla sp (Proteaceae)
Compact bushy shrub to 80cm, many small pink fl, very floriferous. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Waratah", 2-3m evergreen shrub, long toothed leaves, deep coral red fl in globose head surrounded by crimson bracts, Aust. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Snowflake grass", tufted perenn to 40cm, inflorescence plumed with white silky hairs Su, used to stabilise wet soil & for fl arrangements. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Ann/perenn tufted grass, inflorescence in dense panicles, spikelets twisted like a corkscrew, hardy & palatable when young. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Perenn to 1m, large bracts around flower spikes, attractive seed spikes. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2-3m bamboo-like plant, variable in habit, widespread. Difficult to germinate but very beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m restio of arid areas, forms large colonies of tall stems with golden brown seed heads. Principle plant used for thatching in the Cedarberg & is of economic importance. Difficult to germinate. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.6m ann/perenn, lvs with rough margins, characteristic feathery inflorescence, valuable grazing grass in arid areas, pioneer species. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
All Chondropetalum species are now Elegia - please see Elegia. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m spiny tufted reed-like perenn, inflorescence in a panicle, good stabiliser of sand, drought tolerant. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Job's tears", 1.2m ann decorative grass, inflorescence involucre is hard, whitish & bead-like fl Sp-Au, damp areas, used for beads by Zulus. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Common turpentine grass, lemoengras", 1,5m perenn grass, tussocky, fl Su-Au, sun, used for thatching. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Narrow leaved turpentine grass", perenn tufted grass, crushed lvs smell of turpentine, contains essential oils. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Dense perenn tufted grass, blue-green lvs smell of turpentine when crushed, poor grazing grass due to essential oils. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Erect perenn, grass-like leaves, very attractive terminal clusters of flattened spikelets Su, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Common finger grass", perenn tufted grass, short lvs, very variable, palatable & indicator of good grazing conditions. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Perenn tufted grass to 1m, flat leaf baldes, a grass of the fynbos, fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
2m ornamental restio, foliage in whorls, graceful arching habit, moist areas, sun or s/shade. About 2000 seeds/g. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Elegia tectora has been split into 2 species - a robust form from the West Coast which is now E. elephantina, & a smaller form from the Southern Cape which remains E tectora. They are very similar with the main difference being their height - E. elephant
1.5m restio, attractive layered foliage topped by golden seed heads, very beautiful. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.7m restio, erect tussock, ornamental, dried fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1m, ornamental restio in clumps, attractive fl heads, many dark brown berry-like seeds, dry areas, accent plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Elegia tectorum (old name Chondropetalum) (Restionaceae) Elegia vaginulata (Restionaceae) Eragrostis capensis (Poaceae) Eragrostis curvula (Poaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Dakriet", 1.5m restio, very attractive, moist or dry sandy areas, sun. About 10 000 seeds/g. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn to 40cm, stems from spreading rhizomes, unbranched, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-90cm perenn grass, purplish spikelets all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Weeping love grass", robust perenn densely tufted grass, open panicle of fl most of yr, important cultivated pasture. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Gum grass", perenn tufted grass, upper part purplish & sticky, inflorescence pink Su, not grazed, makes good brooms. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tufted perenn to 30cm, spikelets brown Wi - Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust grey-green tufted perenn, chestnut brown spiklets, limestone soils. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 8.
"Thimble grass", perenn tufted grass, inflorescence looks like a thimble, in gravelly soil, used for grazing & for brooms. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Spear grass", clump forming, folded lvs to 1m, inflorescence a single raceme with long brown velvety awns, palatable to stock when young. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Hypodiscus sp (Restionaceae)
1m, attractive arching habit, distinctive seed heads. Difficult to germinate. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
Perenn to 1m, lvs broad in middle, reddish in winter, beautiful silky white panicle, seasonally damp places. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m, clump forming, decorative seed heads, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Hard dark green tufted perenn to 1.2m, cylindrical stem-like lvs, panicles of brown fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Ann to 25cm, rolled leaf blades, fl Wi-Sp, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Hard tufted grass, attractive inflorescence for gardens & flower arrangements, used for brooms & thatching. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn tufted grass to 0.5m, lvs flat or rolled, fl Sp-Au, attractive seed heads, on mountain slopes. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 7.
Ann/short lived perenn tufted grass, decorative inflorescence fluffy, pink fading to white Su, palatable pioneer. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Elephant grass", to 1m, arching foliage, showy golden plumes of seed heads late Sp, good accent plant. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tufted perenn to 1m, panicle of attractive fl & seeds, dried lvs used for basket and hat making. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Daba grass", 1-2.4m densely tufted perenn, hairy grey/brown panicle of fl Su-Au, graceful plant with potential as an ornamental, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Robust perenn tufted grass to 2m in damp areas, very ornamental with beautiful fl and seed spikes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Boat Grass", attractive short grass with reddish tint, lvs twisted like corkscrews, used for grazing, high altitude grassland. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Guinea Grass", perenn usually in shade, multi-branched fl panicle, very good grazing grass & popular with seed-eating birds. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Sweet grass", ann tufted grass to 1m, inflorescence is a panicle, very palatable & makes good hay. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Tassel grass", densely tufted grass to 70cm, inflorescence in dense panicle often pink, fynbos grass, Wi rain. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn tufted grass to 0.5m, attractive woolly seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Herringbone grass", 0.3-1.2m erect sparse/densely tufted grass, short brown racemes of fl which curl slightly upwards Su-Au, used for making hand brooms, Su rain. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Palmiet", robust bluish-green plants with sharply serrated lvs, resemble pinapple tops, stems absorb water, plants root into streambeds in big stands, fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
1m erect tussock, decorative chestnut-brown seed heads Su, accent or feature plant, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Restio festucaeformis (Restionaceae) Restio leptostachys (Restionaceae) Restio tetragonus (Restionaceae) Rhodocoma arida (Restionaceae)
To 40cm, sparsely branched scapes with many spikelets, very attractive small plant. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tangled perenn, stems branched, large bracts on fl, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tufted perenn to 1.5m, graceful light green silky soft feathery branches, 4-angled stems. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
2m erect tussock, decorative arching seed heads, beautiful feature plant, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
2m arching restio with reed-like stems and fine foliage. An extremely elegant plant. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
2-3m restio, very handsome plant, finely divided foliage when young, arching plumes when adult. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Red autumn grass", perenn tufted grass, red colour late in growing season, thin culms, reddish racemes, thatching grass. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Vlei bristle grass", tufted perenn, pinkish inflorescence (a panicle), found in damp areas, palatable. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
50cm erect tussock, very attractive male flower heads. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tufted plants to 60cm, inflorescence deep red-copper colour, male inflorescence bell-shaped & pendulous, female spikes erect, decorative. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tight tussock, 30-50cm, dark chestnut seedheads with bracts edged in silver. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Berg palmiet", over 2m robust tufted perenn, dense brown spikelets Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.7m, papery golden seed heads, decorative arching habit. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-60cm, tufted, tufts of sterile branches on simple scapes, velvety. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
"Thatching reed", 2m restio, very attractive tussocks, decorative fl, pot or open ground, sand, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m restio with silvery bracts, dry gravelly slopes, good feature plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
75cm erect clumps with golden papery female fl, will tolerate drier conditions. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
80cm fertile scapes usually with sterile branches clustered at nodes, attractive silvery seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1.5m clump forming coastal species, rounded arching habit, similar to T. insignis, decorative, sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.5m, culms unbranched, brown bracts, decorative seed heads. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Sonkwasriet", to 1m, clump-forming with chestnut-brown seed heads, restio of the drier parts of the Western Cape, accent plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Succulents
All seeds of succulent species are available in small packets. Some of the species are available in larger quantities - please ask for prices if they are not indicated. If you require sowing instructions, please request them with your order. All species marked "Sow Au" are from the winter rainfall area, and those marked "Sow Sp" are from the summer rainfall area. USDA Zones have not been put in for the small succulents as we assume that they will be grown indoors in pots. Acrodon purpureostyla (Mesembryanthemaceae) Adenia digitata (Passifloraceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Rambling, semi-tufted, fleshy grey-green leaves, solitary pink fl with purple stripe. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Climber with tendrils, deeply lobed leaves, pale yellow fl on stalks Su, orange-red berries. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 6 seeds/pkt.
Shrubby tree to 6m, soft woody trunk with smooth grey-green bark, green lvs simple or 3-5 foliate, 1-2cm orange-green fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Swollen irregular stem which produces spreading/climbing branches after rain, compound leaves, pale yellow fl, roundish orange fruits, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 6 seeds/pkt
Spiny decid shrub to 2.5m, green succ stem to 1.5m diameter with tangled mass of whip-like bluish grey branches armed with slender blunt spines, sexes on separate plants, creamy-yellow fl, oval yellow fruits Sp-Su, hot arid bushveld. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 12
"Impala Lily", large swollen stem with greyish smooth bark, beautiful pale pink fl with bright rose-pink margins before leaves Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Pkt contains 5 seeds.
Stem covered with long coir-like hairs, rosette of broad leaves, greenish-white fl in spikes. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Kleinplakkie", 10-30cm, spotted lvs, white fl with green tubes & red keels Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 10.
All Aloe species come from the summer rainfall area unless otherwise specified.
Stemless rosette of dull green toothed lvs, densely multi-flowered raceme, yellowish to orange fl Au-Wi, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 3 forms available (blue lvs, white thorns, and normal).
Rosettes of fleshy yellow-green spotted lvs with reddish teeth on margins, many striking pink to coral-red fl Wi, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
2-4m stem, dull green lvs spreading/recurved, branched inflorescence, dull red buds, yellow-orange fl which spread downwards Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 2m single stem, broad green leaves curve down strongly, long slender inflorescence of greenish-yellow fl Wi, good garden specimen. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
2-3m, dense rosette of fleshy dull green leaves, scarlet fl Wi, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
2-3m, dense rosette of fleshy dull green leaves, yellow fl Wi, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Solitary stemless plants, erect/ascending green lvs usually with spots, erect inflorescence of dense yellow fl, from Saudi Arabia. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 18m much branched tree, greyish rough bark, deeply channelled leaves with whitish teeth on margins, salmon-pink to orange fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Stemless plants in groups, shiny green lvs with white spots, branched inflorescence with pink to red fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Now lumped into A. greatheadii var davyana.
0.6m broad channelled dark lvs in large clusters with many white spots on lower surface, salmon-pink fl with greenish tips Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
0.5m, lvs marked with irregularly scattered "H" spots and edged with brown horny teeth, many slender racemes of dull scarlet-red fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
15cm, Wi rain, grey-green lvs in dense rosettes, margins armed with white teeth, pale scarlet fl Sp-Su, pot, extremely attractive. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.8m, rosettes of toothed lvs, dense lemon-yellow fl hidden by large bracts Sp, alk soil. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m, brownish lvs with dry twisted tips, branched inflorescence of dull red fl with whitish bloom Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
2-3m stem, rosette of green to red lvs, densely capitate racemes of orange to yellow fl with very short lowest pedicels, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m, plants branched, distinctive snake-like brown racemes Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
0.5m, clump forming, loose panicles of branches with red racemes of fl in Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe chabaudii - Matopos form (Asphodelaceae) Aloe claviflora (Asphodelaceae) Aloe comosa (Asphodelaceae)
Differs from A. chabaudii in having pendant inflorescences and widely spaced branches. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40cm, forms clumps, red fl emerging sideways Wi, spectacular arid species. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m, Wi rain, single stem, pinky orange fl early Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
35cm, Wi rain, sprawling stems, branched red raceme Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
60cm, incurved blue-grey lvs with reddish tinge, toothed margins, 1or 2 branches of yellow bottle-brush fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 0.7m, decid grass aloe, single red fl raceme Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m, upright rosettes of leaves, branched red raceme Wi, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m, Wi rain, tree-like, yellow fl Wi, arid areas, extremely attractive. Sow Au. Zone 10.
Dark yellowish-green deeply channelled leaves with white spots, dull red fl Su-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Little or no stem, dull green leaves to 40cm with spotted lower surface & toothed margins, yellow to red fl, variable. Sow Sp. Zone 7. Yellow and orange forms available.
Stemless solitary rosulate plants, spotty lvs, heads of yellow fl (red in bud), Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Zimbabwe aloe", to 4m, unbranched stems, spreading to recurved dull green lvs, panicle of reddish-orange to blood-red fl with dark purple stamens Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
0.6m, Wi rain, rosettes of long grey-green leaves, red fl Su, heavy slightly alk soil. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
3m, old leaves retained on tall stem, densely fl branched raceme, red fl Wi, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
3m, old leaves retained on tall stem, densely fl branched raceme, white fl Wi, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 1.5m (with fl), rosettes of dark greenish-grey leaves with pale spots, deep red to greenish-yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Aloe gariepensis - greenish flowers (Asphodelaceae) Aloe gariepensis - red flowers (Asphodelaceae) Aloe glauca (Asphodelaceae)
1.5m, single stem, red lvs, branched raceme of green fl Wi, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.5m, single stem, branched raceme of red fl Sp, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Blou-aalwyn", Wi rain, short stem, leaves in rosettes, red fl with green tips Wi-Sp, mountain slopes. Sow Au. Zone 9.
0.6m, sociable species, blue-green lvs with white edges, sideways branched raceme, greyish red fl all turned upwards Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.7m, spotted leaves, thorny margins, branched red fl raceme Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Stemless rosettes of blue-grey leaves with horny reddish-brown margins, coral-red fl with powdery bloom Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
Solitary rosettes of spotted lvs, branched inflorescence to 1m, fl red to tri-coloured with green, creamy white & reddish tips mid-winter. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
0.8m, rosettes of spotted leaves, branched raceme of red or yellow fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Broad, slightly incurved green leaves with dewy bloom, toothed margins, simple inflorescence, scarlet/orange fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Seeds limited.
1.5m, Wi rain, simple/branched stem, rosettes of spotted leaves, orange-red fl Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40cm, Wi rain, single rosettes of minutely toothed leaves, large beautiful deep-pink fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 2m, blue-green leaves with reddish lines on both surfaces, salmon fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 2m, yellow-green leaves with reddish lines on both surfaces, salmon fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
0.6m, single rosettes, branched red racemes Wi, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Soap aloe", 0.6m, densely rosulate copiously spotted leaves, yellow to red fl with basal swelling Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2-3m, thorny leaves, distinctive horizontal raceme of amber-yellow fl Wi, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
1m, Wi rain, groups of rosettes, brownish-green leaves with black thorns, simple red raceme Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m, Wi rain, single rosettes, reddish-green leaves, simple racemes of red buds open to yellow fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.6m, Wi rain, long creeping stems, rosette of bluish-green leaves, dull to bright red fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Solitary plants, bluish-green very spotted lvs, branched inflorescence of yellowish-orange to red fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Kransaalwyn", red fl change to bright yellow on opening Au-Wi, grows on vertical rock faces. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Aloe myriacantha (Asphodelaceae) Aloe ortholopha (Asphodelaceae) Aloe peglerae (Asphodelaceae) Aloe petricola (Asphodelaceae) Aloe pienaarii (Asphodelaceae) Aloe pluridens (Asphodelaceae)
Grass Aloe, leaves long and narrow with small white teeth on margins, dull purplish-pink fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
Stemless, grey-green leaves with pinkish tinge, orange/scarlet to blood-red fl Wi, racemes almost horizontal. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
40cm, greyish-green rosettes with incurved foliage, simple large raceme, dense red fl Wi, extremely attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Dense rosette, greyish-green rough spiny lvs, red buds open to cream/green-white/orange fl Wi, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact rosette of dark greyish-green lvs, tall fl spike of bright scarlet fl Si. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 5m, single/branched stem with dense rosette, dull-pink to salmon red fl on 1m spike Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Kroonalwyn", spirally arranged broad lvs, pale red & salmon coloured fl Sp, high altitude, highly endangered. Seeds need cold treatment. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Clump forming, densely rosulate leaves, rose-red fl on 60cm spike Sp, likes cool climate. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
2m, simple-stemmed rosette, very tall showy racemes of grey-red fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Rosette of bluish-grey lvs, 1m branched inflorescence of bright red fl Wi-Sp, very spectacular, from Saudi Arabia. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m, similar to A. dichotoma, Wi rain, branches from ground level, rosettes of leaves at branch tips, yellow fl Wi, arid. Sow Au. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.3m (with fl), stemless rosettes of dull green toothed leaves, beautiful bright red fl with lemon on lower side late Su, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
3m, simple-stemmed rosette facing sideways, slender blue-green leaves, racemes of dense pink fl which change colour to greenish-white Wi-Sp. Sow
Sp. Zone 9.
To 2m stem, dense rosette, channelled green to reddish lvs with pink/red teeth on margins, "bottlebrush" inflorescence, greenish-yellow fl Wi, copious nectar. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
1m, thornless rosettes, much-branched coral-red raceme Sp, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 1m, "boekaalwyn", bluish-green lvs which in young plants have book-like appearance, later becoming spirally twisted, rose-pink to scarlet-red fl Wi, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 3m rambler, greyish-green leaves, attractive yellow fl Au-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Solitary plants, blue-grey lvs rough to the touch, 0.6m erect spikes of dusky pink fl Sp. Sow Ap. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
3m, stemmed rosettes, grey-green recurved foliage, branched raceme, orange fl Wi, very beautiful, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Stemless, strongly recurved deeply channelled snake-like leaves which are bright red in sun, green in shade, tubular fl vary from yellow/orange to dull red Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Partridge aloe", 40cm, triangular leaves attractively marked, red fl Wi, lovely pot plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.7m, rosettes of dark green leaves with white spots in wavy bands, scarlet fl on erect slender branches Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 2m single-stemmed plants, greyish-green erect/spreading lvs, erect densely multiflowered racemes of yellow fl Wi - like a bottle brush, grows well in alk soil. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
1m, upright rosettes of leaves, branched red raceme Wi, savannah. Latest revison has combined this species with A.cryptopoda but because of their differences we are listing them separately. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Clump forming, dense rosette of spotted leaves, dull-red fl in lax racemes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dwarf tufted perenn, rosette of crowded bluish to grass-green leaves, pale yellow fl Su. Sow Au.
Blue-green fan-shaped leaves, pale brown to flesh coloured fl Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Triangular to tapered smooth blue- to grey-green spotted leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Blue-grey rough surfaced leaves, very attractive striped fl, larger than the other species in the genus. Sow Au.
Shoots form dense clusters, very small blue-green leaves, yellow to red silky glossy fl Su. Sow Au.
Dwarf tufted plant, rough leaves with raised tubercles some of which end in bristles, pinkish/yellow fl. Sow Au.
Tufted dwarf with tuberous rootstock, shining bright pink fl, very showy. Sow Au.
Compact plants in rosettes, lvs rough on surface with warts or dots, yellow, pink to cream fl. Sow Au.
Blue-green leaves with dense white tubercles, pale yellow fl with copper-red tips Su. Sow Au.
10cm, clustered blackish-red leaves, white fl tinged mauve Su, arid areas. Sow Au. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tuft forming, many 3cm long but narrow grass green & wedge-shaped lvs, large bright pink fl on short stems. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2cm, grey stems, wedge shaped leaves with truncated & grooved tips, pink fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Gemsboksuring", to 60cm perenn, fleshy smooth leaves, pink fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact plant, sessile magenta pink fl, pot. Sow Au. Big and small forms available.
10cm compact tight cushion-forming plant amongst rocks, masses of pink fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ann, flat slightly succ lvs with bladder cells along margins, cymes of yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20cm ann, spoon-shaped leaves, white to yellow long-stalked fl Sp, sandy dry areas, Wi-rain. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dwarf species, solitary or branched, hood-shaped leaves, fl mostly yellow. Sow Au.
Dwarf, solitary, hood-shaped leaves, fl pink or yellow (both available). Sow Au.
Clumped succulents, branched at base, opposite crowded leaves, yellow fl on long stalks, dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
40-60cm, very decorative yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m, succ leaves, orange/yellow fl Sp-Au, full sun. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. Orange & yellow forms available.
20cm, leaves fleshy, yellow fl with hairy filaments Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wildekopieva", erect perenn, greyish green slightly fleshy lvs, many yellow fl on long stalks Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 60cm perenn in large colonies, rosette thickly fleshy bright green lvs, long stems yellow fl all yr, med, lovely plant for sun & shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Bulbine sp (Asphodelaceae)
Large cluster of spiral lvs, 10cm spike of yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Narrow tapering leaves, whole plant covered with white hairs, densely petalled yellow fl with irregular leafy sepals. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Groundcover, succ leaves, large pink fl Sp, drought resistant, fruit edible. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
Groundcover, succ leaves, yellow fl turning pink, drought resistant, fruits edible. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Compact to creeping plant, "heads" of pointed terete lvs, yellow fl, in dry fynbos. Sow Au.
Creeping succ, tufts of dark green lvs, purple or yellow fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact, three-angled greyish leaves, clusters of bright pink fl with yellow centres Wi. Sow Au.
Semi-tufted dwarf plant spreading to 1m diameter, yellow fl with red centres Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 10cm, elongated succ lvs with raised white warts, fl open in afternoon, golden petals reddish on backs, plants look like little trees. Sow Au/Sp. Zone8.
Small compact creeping plant, short stems, erect rough lvs with "teeth", yellow fl Su in late afternoon. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
"Mimicry plant", dwarf, swollen opposite leaves, yellow fl Sp, dry Su. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m, clump-forming, chunky greyish leaves, fl yellow, pink or orange Sp. Sow Au.
Clumped plants, paired leaves, leaf pairs dissimilar, big brightly coloured fl. Sow Au.
"Knoppiesblaar-vygie", dwarf, short conical leaves with warts & darker green spots, yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust annual, lvs with big bladder cells, white fl after fire Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Ground-hugging ann with flat spoon-shaped leaves covered with glistening water cells, showy white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Trailing ann, cream or yellow fl Sp, very showy for dry Wi-rain areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn, narrow succ leaves, large single cream fl Sp, plant grazed by cattle when dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
15cm, leaves up to 20cm long, sulphur-yellow fl, long peduncles, roots edible. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Mat/cushion forming, pale whitish-green to deep greyish-green body, white/yellow fl, pot. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
US$ 3.50
Plants form dense mats/domes, strongly marked with spots, scented white/pink/yellow fl Au. Sow Au.
Conophytum uviforme var subincanum (Mesembryanthemaceae) Cotyledon campanulata (Crassulaceae) Cotyledon orbiculata (Crassulaceae)
Small & cushion-forming, turns maroon when going dormant, white to pale yellow/pinkish fl night scented Au, dry, sun. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
40cm tufted shrub, yellowish-green leaves with red margin, many yellow fl, intense yellow at fl tips. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, variable in leaf (grey to green) & fl colour (green to red), pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8. Various forms available - please ask.
Shrub with spreading branchlets, green to grey linear lvs in whorls of 3, red fl with cylindrical tubes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
Stiff dark green leaves, yellow & green fl with reddish border. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1m, basal rosette of yellowish green leaves, pale yellow densely flowered spike. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1-2m shrub, broad leaves with grey bloom, white fl Wi-Su, rocky areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 9cm branching stems, white-margined leaves, creamy-white fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula capensis var capensis (Crassulaceae) Crassula capitella ssp nodulosa (Crassulaceae)
15cm perenn, broad leaves, very attractive white drooping fl, Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small erect perenn, fleshy leaves with hairy margins, white fl tinged with pink in terminal heads Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Leaves form basal rosettes or may be decumbent, petals have rounded appendages, dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
30cm, green leafy succ bush, red fl Su, very striking, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dwarf, brownish leaves concave above, convex below, in close ranks enveloping stem, shaving brush of scented cream/yellow fl, dies after flowering. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Bergplakkie", 15-45cm perenn, grey leaves, yellowish fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.8m perenn, red margins on leaves, cream fl. Sow Au. Zone 9.
15cm perenn, ovate leaves forming 4-angled columns on the stems, cream fl in dense heads Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Crassula dejecta (old name C. albiflora) (Crassulaceae) Crassula dependens (Crassulaceae) Crassula ericoides (Crassulaceae) Crassula expansa (Crassulaceae) Crassula fallax (Crassulaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m, sprawling evergreen succulent, many creamy-white fl, groundcover, very striking. Sow Au. Zone 8.
7-15cm much-branched, hairy stems, grey-green broad leaves, white/cream fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Karkai", 15-40cm branched shrublet, white fl Su-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Sprawling perenn, small obovate leaves, tubular white/mottled red fl in clusters Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm, flat narrow leaves, white/yellow green fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m sprawling perenn, fl white/pink Au, shady rocks, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Doubossie", to 40cm much-branched shrublet, hairy leaves, cream fl Au-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
50cm branched shrublet, very hairy narrow greyish lvs, small cream fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
20cm stem from attractive basal rosettes, flat topped heads of white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 10cm, compact basal rosette with large jasmine-like white fl on 10cm stems becoming reddish with age, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
20cm flat dwarf rosettes, spirally arranged leaves, white fl Wi-Sp, sheltered rocky areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1.5m thick-stemmed shrub, glossy oval leaves, many pink fl Wi-Sp, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula pellucida ssp brachypetala (Crassulaceae) Crassula peploides ? (Crassulaceae) Crassula perfoliata (Crassulaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.5m, soft sprawling succ, fl pink/white Sp-Au, shady slopes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Rosettes with erect fleshy lvs, green tinged red sessile lvs, heads of whitish fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.3m, lanceolate leaves, dense heads of white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Scrambling shrub, oval leaves with red or yellow horny margins, many small creamy fl, dry shady areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm, densely hairy grey-green leaves, white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Crassula pseudohemisphaerica (Crassulaceae) Crassula rupestris (Crassulaceae) Crassula setulosa (Crassulaceae) Crassula sp (Crassulaceae) Crassula sp (Crassulaceae)
Perenn, rosettes of roundish lvs in 4 ranks, to 10cm, pale yellow fl Sp, usually in shade. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m shrubby perenn, yellowish grey-green leaves, white fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 25cm, forms cushions of rosettes, spirally arranged hairy leaves, very variable. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small (8cm) plants with compact growth habit, fl not seen but probably white, high altitude. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small plants with rosettes of lvs, fl to 10cm, probably white Sp, high altitude. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Perenn (to 6cm) with short branches & rosulate hairy reddish lvs, flat-topped fl spike, pink buds open to white fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate spreading to 1m, small succulent leaves, evergreen groundcover, white fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 50cm when flowering, spiral rosette of hairy leaves, very striking bright yellow fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Dwarf, finger-like leaves, small white fl, salt tolerant. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Prostrate or hanging plant to 30cm, at high altitudes, profuse pink or white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Erect shrublet to 40cm, greyish-green lvs, cymes of bright pinkish-purple fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Well branched shrublet to 20cm, cymes of bright pink to purple fl with white centres. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Beautiful flat plant forming compact mounds over rocks with bright magenta fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Dense to straggly shrub, canaliculate lvs, loose big cymes of lovely white fl, E Africa. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ascending branches from woody base, linear lvs, white fl, in volcanic rocks on sea shore of Reunion. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Groundcover, fls open pink and fade to white giving plant a bi-coloured appearance. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Tiny compact cushion-like plant, masses of bright pinky purple fl Sp covering whole plant giving it a gem-like appearance. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small sprawling ann/short-lived perenn, white (D. steytlerae) or pink to purple (D. mahonii) fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Flowers not seen.
Stemless, clump forming, sow seed uncovered and exposed to light. Plants need Su resting period. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Stemless, solitary/clumps, boat-shaped green/pinkish grey leaves with keels & dots, golden yellow fl late Su, sow seed uncovered and exposed to light, plants need Su resting period. Sow Au.
Dwarf plant forms clumps, leaves with markings, yellow fl Au, attractive, sow seed uncovered and exposed to light, arid. Sow Au.
Dinteranthus wilmotianus (Mesembryanthemaceae) Dioscorea elephantipes (Dioscoraceae) Dioscorea hemicrypta (Dioscoraceae) Dioscorea sylvatica (Dioscoraceae)
Stemless, solitary/clumps, lvs with sepia-coloured horny keels, yellow fl Au, dry, sow seed uncovered & exposed to light. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 7.00 per 100
"Elephant's foot", large fleshy rootstock above ground, twining stems with heart-shaped leaves, white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.3-1.2m erect/climbing stems, half-exposed armour-plated tuber, mustard fl Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Elephant's foot", climber, woody rootstock, thin wiry stems, heart-shaped leaves, sprays of tiny white scented fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Large fleshy rootstock, twining stem with heart-shaped leaves, from Limpopo Province. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Duckfoot mesemb", clump-forming perenn, soft pulpy reddish leaves, pale purple & white fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Bokbaaivygie", tufted ann, very showy pale pink fl Sp, dry sandy areas, full sun. Sow Au. Zone 8. A white colour form also available.
5-10cm, spathulate leaves, cream fl with vivid orange & red centre, striking. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Cushion forming, numerous crowded blue-green leaves, pink fl Su. Sow Au.
Sprawling branches to 20cm, mat-forming, many purplish-pink fl Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m erect/spreading shrub, leaves with papillae, many magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Laxly branched shrub, reddish-brown lvs, bright yellow fl Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Perenn shrublet, erect branches, green or reddish-brown leaves, pink fl Su, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Grey-leaved shrublet to 30cm, leaf edges lacerated, pink fl Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 80cm erect shrub, toothed lvs, beautiful magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 80cm sparsely branched shrublet, falcate leaves, magenta fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Untidy branching shrub to 1m, angled toothed stems, yellow fl, red fruits, very variable & considered to be a hybrid swarm. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Medusa's head", stem partly above ground with many crowded branches radiating from it, cream fl Wi-Sp, sandy areas. Sow Au. 8 seeds per pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.4, stem studded with tubercles, leaves at crown area only, green fl Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Kandelaarnaboom", to 7m spiny tree, stout winged branches, yellowish-green fl Sp, red fruits, poisonous latex. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub to 3m, densely branched from base, yellowish-green branches. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Leafless shrub to 1m, many blue or grey-green branches with long red spines, fl with dark red bracts. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 8 seeds per pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tree to 10m, stems topped with short crown of 3 to 4-angled slender branches, paired thorns, greenish-yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 8 seds/pkt.
Multi-stemmed shrub to 2m branching from the base, 3-4 angled stems constricted into broad triangular segments, paired spines, yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Candelabra tree", to 10m massively branched tree with rounded crown, yellowish-green fl Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 8 seeds/pkt.
Euphorbia mammillaris (Euphorbiaceae) Euphorbia mauritanica (Euphorbiaceae) Euphorbia schoenlandii (Euphorbiaceae) Euphorbia tetragona (Euphorbiaceae) Euphorbia tirucallii (Euphorbiaceae)
To 20cm clump-forming, erect branches with hexagonal tubercles. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-2m, tall reed-like stems, yellowish shrub, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.3m, cylindrical stems, sharp woody spines, yellow fl Wi, dry areas, heliotropic (stem apex turns to sun), pot. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub/tree to 13m, tall stems topped with crown of secondary 4-6 angled spiny branches like a candelabra, very striking. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
6-9m tree, green/yellow-green branches with grooves, male fl white, female fl green. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tree to 18m, terminal clusters of 3-5 angled branches deeply constricted into oblong segments, 8mm fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 8 seeds/pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.6m, robust rosette of erect/decumbent branches, attractive in bloom, fl green & yellow Wi-Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Eurystigma clavatum (Mesembryanthemaceae) Faucaria boscheana (Mesembryanthemaceae) Faucaria britteniae (Mesembryanthemaceae) Faucaria felina (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf, clustered toothed leaves, yellow fl Au. Sow Au.
"Heuningslaai", low growing ann, masses of creamy yellow fl Sp, v.showy & tolerates extreme aridity. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3cm fat succulent leaves in groups, very glossy green, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Clump-forming, rosettes of triangular yellowish-green lvs with thread-like teeth on margins, not unlike Venus flytraps, fl Su-Au. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Faucaria species mixed (Mesembryanthemaceae) Faucaria subintegra (Mesembryanthemaceae) Faucaria tigrina (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Dwarf "vygie", yellow fl, pot. Sow Au.
Compact species, lvs triangular with white cartilaginous fringe, margins toothed, yellow fl. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Tiger's jaw", smallish gaping leaves resemble jaws of a tiger, toothed margins, large yellow fl. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Smooth shiny leaves often twisted sideways, light pink fl with green striations Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Strap-like smooth leaves with markings, small pink and green fl Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20cm, broad strap-like leaves with shark-skin texture, simple inflorescence, small red fl Wi-Su, arid, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Dwarf plant, greyish-white united leaf-pairs, white/pink fl Su. Sow Au. Pink & white both available.
Dwarf plant, fat grey-green leaves, pink/cream fl Wi, needs high light intensity to fl. Sow Au.
Body resembles shark's head, 1 long finger-shaped leaf, 1 shorter leaf, purple fl . Sow Au.
Cushion forming plant, rounded bright green lvs, yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Spinnekopbolletjie", compact rosettes, green leaves with long white spines, white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
12cm succulent, rosettes often clustered, leaves erect with small white tubercles, white fl with green veins Su, potplant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Rosette of light to dark green leaves with transverse ridges, slender fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10. Seed limited. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Basal rosettes of triangular lanceolate blue-green lvs with sharp yellow-black tip, lvs covered in large white tubercles, white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Basal rosette of dark brownish lvs, branched inflorescence of spirally arranged pinkish-white fl with grey green keels Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Long slender lvs smooth & shiny, sparsely branched inflorescence. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Plant is buried except for truncated narrow leaf-ends arranged parallel, white fl on 20cm stems Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Basal rosette of lanceolate brownish green lvs, white fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
To 30cm "cushion", pale grey lvs, yellow fl at ends of branches Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
40cm erect plant, slender spines, floriferous, slightly concave pale purple fl with faint greenish-yellow stripes. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
25cm bushy species, flat corolla, yellowish-brown fl becoming dark red, arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 0.8m, grows amongst woody bushes, large bright purple fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10
80cm spiny cactus-like plant, no leaves, 2cm diameter dark purplish to pinkish brown smelly fl Au-Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9. 8 seeds/pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Stems to 0.5m with 22 irregular angles, many 4cm reddish-brown fl with yellow in the centre. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
1.5cm, dark purple to green stems, tubular fl dark purple on inside, rugose on outside. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 6 seeds per pkt.
Ann, flat succulent lvs, pale yellow fl on long stalks Sp, seed capsules break into segments and don't open in water (unlike other Mesembs). Sow Au. Zone 8. Seeds difficult to germinate.
Prostrate ann, yellow/straw-coloured fl on long pedicels, unusual winged seeds, coastal to dry sandy conditions. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Low ground hugging Mesem on coastal dunes, delicate pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Striking deep ruby red leaves, yellow fl, needs full sun to bring out deep leaf colour. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
1m, basal rosette of large lvs with lower leaves rounded & covered with white powdery bloom, greenish fl with yellow recurved lobes. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Compact clusters of keeled leaves, dark pink/magenta/shiny plum-colour fl Su, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Mat-forming perenn, roots at nodes as it spreads, bright green leaves, large pink fl (4cm), high altitude plant in rock crevices. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
To 30cm shrub, thick succulent leaves with deeply toothed margins, pretty orange to red carnation-like fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Lampranthus (Mesembryanthemaceae)
All species listed below come from the Wi rainfall area and are hardy to Zone 8.
To 20cm shrub, reddish branches, falcate lvs, terminal cymes of light pink scented fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm compact rounded shrublet, masses of bright yellow to orange fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8
9cm dwarf shrublet, triangular greyish-green leaves with dark angles, pink fl Wi-Sp, attractive, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus sp (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A species with large pink flowers. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus sp (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A species with bright yellow flowers. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Lampranthus sp (Mesembryanthemaceae)
A species with bright red flowers. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dwarf, 2 joined lvs, shallow fissure separates translucent windows at ground level which admit light, solitary yellow fl. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Lithops bromfieldii var glaudinae (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops bromfieldii var insularis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Broad flattened with blackish red apex, many dots with graphitic lustre of pencil lead. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2cm body with concave upper surface with larger dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Solitary/clump forming, very dark green leaves, window marked with dark red lines, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Top surface slightly convex, windows occluded, distinct margins & islands opaque greyish, windows & channels translucent grey, yellow fl with white centre. Sow Sp.
Solitary/clump forming, window transparent, lvs brown-green bordered by coloured band & containing unevenly distributed blood-red dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Solitary/clump forming, window transparent brown-green bordered by coloured band & containing unevenly distributed blood-red dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Clump forming, large transparent window containing small irregular-shaped buff-coloured islands, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Solitary/clump forming, large transparent light-green/whitish green windows with many lines/dots, covering has minute circular openings, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Margins distinctly outlined (pinkish), windows & channels greyish green or brown, yellow fl. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Distinct pale margins, variable patterning in greyish to greenish colours, yellow fl may have white center. Sow Sp.
Very distinct pale margins, regular network of channels form beautiful patterns, white fl. Sow Sp.
Convex top surface, pale milky grey in colour with slightly darker channels & dusky dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops hookeri mixed forms (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops hookeri var dabneri (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Grey variety with close vermiculite pattern, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Top surface flat, no windows, extensive network of grooves & channels, brown to orange colours, yellow fl. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Pale brown leaves with one leaf larger than the other, patterned window, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Grey/pale brown faces with brown lines & markings forming patterns, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Very variable, some smooth, others strongly reticulated & some with windows, most whitish grey with darker markings, white fl. Sow Sp.
Modest cluster, whitish bodies with fine subtle markings. Sow Sp.
Lithops karasmontana ssp karasmontana (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops karasmontana var. lericheana (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Elliptical leaves with pastel tints of pink/bronze/dull green with windows, white fl. Sow Sp.
Plant multi-headed, leaf pairs truncate with whitish sides, apex with hillocks and many grooves, large white fl late Au. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Leaf pairs large, roundish from above, sides brownish, apex smooth, various colours, always windowed, large clear yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Dwarf perenn, largely subterranean window topped leaves, yellow fl Au. Sow Sp.
Lithops lesliei ssp lesliei var hornii (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops lesliei ssp lesliei var lesliei (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Usually has green windows & channels with rust brown islands, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Margins & islands various shades of beige or pinkish brown, windows & channels reddish brown, yellow fl. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
A local form of L marmorata which has now been sunk into L marmorata var marmorata. Sow Sp.
No windows making face opaque, milky grey to cream colour with darker channels, white fl. Sow Sp.
2.5-3cm body, pale grey leaves with darker grey markings, deep fissure, white fl. Sow Sp.
Convex top surface, distinct pale margins, windows & channels pinkish to greenish, white fl. Sow Sp.
Humped top surface, milky green colour, windows cloudy & no channels, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Rounded plants with clear windows, very distinct margins (paler than the face), yellow fl with white centers. Sow Sp.
Greenish-grey colour, distinct paler margins, white fl may have pink tips. Sow Sp.
Lithops pseudotruncatella ssp dendritica var pulmonucula (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops pseudotruncatella ssp pseudo var elisabethiae (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Robust coppery semi-glossy bodies. Sow Sp.
Margins pink/greyish & windows reticulated by slender channels (usually brown to red) in a regular & distinct network of grooves, yellow fl. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Truncate profile, dull grey green windows, margins lighter, white fl. Sow Sp.
Opaque greyish/pinkish-grey/reddish-brown body with dark green/red dots, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Lithops schwantesii ssp schwantesii var rugosa (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops schwantesii var urikosensis (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Distinctive colour variant face greenish with dark grooves, yellow fl. Sow Sp.
Differs from the type in colour, face is pinky blue, channels are dull greenish, many humped areas, yellow fl. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Very dense pattern of dusky dots, face is various shades of opaque greens, blues, reddish brown, dots are greysih-green, yellow fl . Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Conspicuous small red pimples (verruculae) on the face (which is grey/beige), fl variable in colour from white to pink to yellow (normally yellow). Sow Sp.
Lithops verruculosa var glabra (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops villetii ssp deboeri (Mesembryanthemaceae) Lithops villetii ssp villetii (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Greenish-grey plants with windows of greyish-green! White fl. Sow Sp.
Leaf pairs kidney shaped, pale bluish grey to whitish-pink in colour, bronze to apricot to lemon fl Au. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Margins & islands various shades of opaque blue or pinkish, many windows, white flowers Au. Sow Sp. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Greyish pink/cream or green with greenish windows, yellow fl with white centres. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Creeping mat-forming mesem, bright green pointed lvs, deep golden or reddish copper coloured fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
40cm ann/reluctant perenn, large pustulate leaves with red margins. All in all, an odd-looking plant! Sow Au. Zone 9.
10cm succ, bi-ann, spreading, dewy with glistening silvery papillae on leaves, yellow-white fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate ann, channelled lvs with enlarged water storage & bladder cells, yellow fl. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 9.
Mesembryanthemum guerichianum (Mesembryanthemaceae) Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum (Mesembryanthemaceae) Mitrophyllum dissitum (Mesembryanthemaceae) Mitrophyllum grande (Mesembryanthemaceae)
20cm spreading perenn, plant glistens with dew drop-like water cells, pale pink/yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate ann mesem with cylindrical linear lvs, conspicuous bladder cells on leaf surface, pale pink or white fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30cm, lvs of 2 kinds - 1st fused into fleshy conical bodies, 2nd leaf pair fused at base, yellow fl Su-Au depending on the rain. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn with compact centres from which erect long shoots develop, flat yellowish-green lvs, white or yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"String of pearls", clump-forming plants, stems have beaded structure, dry. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"String of pearls", clump-forming plants, leaf sheath is cup shaped & small, solitary white/yellow/red fl. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Clump-forming, grey to dark green leaves with dentate margins, creamy yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Dwarf tufted plant in clusters, pink fl Au, dry Su, water sparingly Au & Wi. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Robust mat-forming plant with 3cm thick stems, fl cream outside & red-brown inside with yellow spots. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
4-angled toothed stems form mat, fl variable, but usually yellow with purple-brown dots Au, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Tufted mesem with slender dark green rough lvs, reddish golden fl with yellow centres. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Erect shrublet to 15cm, keeled lvs, terminal clusters of pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Groundcover, pink stems, grey leaves, compact, attractive mauve fl, a little known but very elegant plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Fleshy caudex, succ shrublet to 0.7m, slightly toothed lvs at branch tips, yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Rounded tuberous succ shrublet to 20cm, very divided lvs, yellow fl on short stalks. Sow Au. Zone 8.
40cm rounded tuberous succulent, round succulent lvs, yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. 6 seeds/pkt. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Decid fleshy-leaved shrublet with swollen caudex, lvs in tufts at branch tips, yellow daisy fl Au-Wi. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Pachypodium baronii ssp baronii (Apocynaceae) Pachypodium cactipes (Apocynaceae) Pachypodium geayi (Apocynaceae)
Huge caudex & crown of prickly branches to 3m, brilliant red fl, Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m, caudiciform, branches low at base of plant, grey green bark, hairy branches, yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 6m tree, swollen trunk, narrow lvs covered with soft grey felt, small white fl, banana-like fruit, Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 6m tree with swollen, tapered/cigar-shaped cactus-like trunk, dark glossy leaves, white fl, fruit like two bananas. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 10 seeds/pkt.
1.5m, gnarled silvery stem, branches with long spines, pinky-white wax-like star-shaped fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Prostrate succ, flattened ovate lvs with large bladder cells, pale yellow to salmon fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Prostrate succ, flattened ovate lvs with large bladder cells, pale yellow to salmon fl Sp, fl not seen. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Green/purplish-green stems to 10cm, white to pale yellow corolla with red/purple spots/stripes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Dwarf stemless perenn, grey-green thick leaves, bright yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Prostrate succ plant, flattened lvs, pink fl with white centres. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Quaqua sp (Apocynaceae)
40cm, flowers not seen, Little Karoo species. Sow Au. Zone 9.
"S'keng-keng", compact dwarf, paired sickle-shaped leaves with conspicuous pearl-like dots, golden-yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp.
Small compact Aloe-like rosettes of sickle-shaped lvs dotted with prominent spots, yellow fl Sp-Su, Su rain, cold winters. Sow Sp.
Small densely branched plants, sickle-shaped intense green lvs with whitish dots and prominent tooth on back, yellow fl tinged red on backs of petals. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Erect shrub to 15cm, rigid branches, many pink fl Su, grey fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m multi-branched shrub, many white fl Su, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Cushion-forming plant, small rounded lvs, pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Ruschia sp (Mesembryanthemaceae)
Bushy shrublet with thin branches, bright green triangular leaves, white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Spantou", leafless scrambler, greenish fl all yr, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Kougoed", 20cm sprawling perenn, white fl Sp, interesting mesem used as intoxicant by Hottentots & Bushmen, med. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Upright stem succulent to 3m with 10cm trunk, fleshy jointed branches, linear lvs in rosettes at stem tips, grey-green above & purple below, yellowish-white faintly scented fl, Canary Islands. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
20cm, very variable, compact to straggly, deeply lobed fl buff/reddish/purplish, slightly hairy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub to 2m, club-shaped lvs, large heads of fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrubby plant to 50cm, greyish green lvs, terminal cymes of white fl Wi & Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Compact plants forming clumps, elevations on lvs form small white teeth-like warts, lvs rough, white to pink fl, dry stony areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Compact plant, grey lvs spread widely with only tongue-shaped leaf surface visible, margins toothed, pear-scented yellow fl, plant well camouflaged amongst shale in nature. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Compact 10cm cushions of toothed lvs, yellow fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Porcupine root", to 40cm erect/reclining perenn, leaves on short stalks, yellow fl Su, med, leaves used as soap. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Dwarf plant, reddish highly polished leaves, golden yellow fl Sp, pot. Sow Au/Sp.
Dwarf plant, spathulate crowded leaves with whitish tubercles or warts (cells filled with calcium), yellow to rust-coloured fl. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Dwarf plant, clusters to 8cm diameter, grey-green tuberculate lvs, primrose yellow fl Sp. Sow Au.
Dwarf, pustular appearance make the leaves look like ancient reptilian feet, yellow fl. Sow Au.
Tylecodon paniculatus (Crassulaceae) Tylecodon pygmaeus (Crassulaceae) Tylecodon reticulatus (Crassulaceae) Tylecodon wallichii (Crassulaceae)
"Botterboom", to 2m, very thick soft stems covered with yellowish papery bark, leaves fall before brick red fl appear. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
5cm, branches prostrate/erect, leaves 3-4mm thick, small white fl. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
20-30cm shrublet, short thick stem with leaves at tips, branched inflorescence with green & pink fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
30-50cm, short gnarled stems, nodding pale greenish-yellow fl Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Clump forming, laterally compressed intense red leaves, yellow fl. Sow Au. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small compact branched plant, triangular to semi-circular lvs, leaf surface felty, large golden yellow fl Wi. Sow Au/Sp.
Soft-stemmed shrub to 1.5m, hairy stems, creamy fl with red/dark centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
0.75-2m shrub, pale pink fl with dark pink centre, orange stamens, Sp - Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. White form available.
"Wildemalva", 60cm shrub, apricot-yellow fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Sand acacia", to 3m shrub/tree, grey bark, branches arising close to the ground, pale velvety leaves, cream fl sometimes tinged pink Su, scented. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
5m tree, scented cream fl late Su, brilliant red to purple pods, hedge & good barrier plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small decid shrub/tree with silver grey bark, pendulous branches, creamy white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sticky acacia", to 5m shrub/tree, young branches have reddish sticky glands, paired leaflets, margins appear finely scalloped because of minute fringing glands, small yellow balls of fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Black monkey thorn", 10-20m tree, flaking bark, white scented fl Su, dark purple pods, bonsai. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
6m decid tree, scented cream fl Sp, chocolate brown pods, drought tolerant. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2-5m evergr shrub/tree, white straight thorns, deep yellow fl Su, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Camel thorn", 12m spreading tree, paired thorns with galls at base, scented yellow fl Sp, boat-shaped rose-grey velvety pods, slow, bonsai. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Natural hybrid of these 2 arid species. Hybrids usually resemble A erioloba in size, habit & pods, but have the fine leaflets and grey colour of A haemtatoxylon. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Flaky acacia", to 4.5m spiny shrub/small tree, smooth grey bark, balls of yellow fl on long stalks Sp-Su, sickle-shaped pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Blade thorn", to 10m tree, grey to cream flaky bark, hooked thorns, greyish velvety leaves which give tree open airy appearance, white fl spikes Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 30m decid tree, rounded crown, buds purplish-red opening to scented cream fl - beautiful combination. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 14m decid tree, spreading crown, grey bark with red fissures, scented cream fl Su, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Horned thorn", to 10m round-topped tree, black bark, white balls of fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Grey camel thorn", 6m tree with very velvety bark, pale grey foliage, fl in yellow balls Su, good fodder tree, very attractive & graceful, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Acacia hebeclada ssp hebeclada (Fabaceae) Acacia hereroensis (Fabaceae) Acacia karoo (Fabaceae)
"Muisdoring", 1-2m low-growing dense shrub which can spread to diameter of 14m, creamy white balls of fl Wi-Sp, erect pods. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Mountain thorn", to 10m tree, dark bark, very small leaflets, creamy-white fl in short squat spikes Su, reddish velvety pods. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
5-10m shrub/tree, white spines (long on young trees), globose scented yellow fl Su, fast, very adaptable. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Acacia luderitzii var luderitzii (Fabaceae) Acacia montis-usti (Fabaceae) Acacia natalitia (Fabaceae)
"Bastard umbrella thorn", to 12m, rough bark, spines straight & hooked on same tree, balls of white fl Su, large pods. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 5m graceful shrub/small tree, red peeling bark, fl in cream to yellow spikes Su, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Previously combined with A. karroo but now reinstated as a separate species. Similar to A. karoo, no red bark & not as thorny, from the north coast of Natal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Knob-thorn", 30m decid tree, prickly knobs on trunk, grey-green lvs, scented cream fl Sp, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
6m semi-decid tree, flat crown, paired thorns, scented yellow fl Su, black pendant sweet-smelling pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Climber/liane, stems 5 ribbed, many small leaflets, whie fl in balls Sp, pods hard & thick. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 12m semi-decid tree, flat crown, yellow/grey peeling bark, thorns & knobs, scented cream fl Su, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 5m several stemmed decid tree, red to grey bark, scented fl in white balls Sp-Au, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
5m decid tree, flat crown, dark leaves on orange-brown branches, white globose scented fl Su, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10m robust decid tree, spreading crown, dark green leaves, scented cream fl Sp, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Shrub/small tree/climber forming dense thickets, pale yellow globose fl Su, likes water, good hedge plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Three thorned acacia", 3-8m shrub/tree, yellow papery bark, white fragrant spikes of fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Acacia senegal var leiorhachis (Fabaceae) Acacia sieberiana var woodii (Fabaceae) Acacia swazica (Fabaceae) Acacia tortilis (Fabaceae)
To 8m tree, conspicuous yellow papery bark, white fragrant spikes of fl Wi, very beautiful tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Paperbark thorn", to 12m spreading tree, dense foliage, showy scented cream fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2-3m slender shrub/tree, clusters of shiny lvs with conspicuous midribs, bright golden-yellow balls of fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
6-15m evergr tree, flat crown, hooked & straight thorns, cream fl Su, pods tightly coiled, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Fever tree", to 16m decid tree, sulphurous greenish-yellow bark, scented bright yellow fl Sp, fast, warm well-watered areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 5m shrub/tree, glossy leaves, scented fl white within, pink on outside Au-Sp, fleshy fruit, plant used as arrow poison by Bushmen, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/small evergr tree with white latex, opposite almost circular hairy lvs, white sweetly scented fl in dense showy clusters Su - Au, fleshy bright red fruits. All parts of plant are toxic. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
20m large tropical tree, swollen trunk, white pendulous fl, velvety pods, warm areas only, pots in large conservatory. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 50cm robust shrublet, white fl with pink reverse all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"China flower", 10-40cm shrublet, waxy white or pink fl Wi-Su, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Namib Neat's foot", to 1.5m shrub, bauhinia-like leaves, beautiful fl with 5 yellow petals, one with red spots Sp-Au, colourful red to yellowish pods, med, very attractive, Namibia. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
20m large tropical tree, decorative seed pods, red & black seeds, warm areas, good timber. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Low shrub, needle-like lvs smelling of citrus when crushed, white fl Wi - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
2m aromatic shrub, white fl Sp, likes moisture, sun/semi-shade, med. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Hottentotsboegoe", to 1m scented shrub, densely leafy, white fl in dense heads all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 3m aromatic compact shrub, showy, white/mauve fl Sp, pot. Sow Au. Zone 8. Both colour forms available. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
4m tree, glossy dark green leaves, many red fl Sp followed by decorative red seeds, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Very beautiful 30m tree with flat crown, attractive white fl Sp, tropics. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Bitter albizia", 8-12m, rough grey/brown bark, fine feathery looking leaves, half-spherical fl heads, large brown pods, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tree to 15m in decid woodland, rounded crown, pinnate lvs, clusters of yellow-green fl Su, Madagas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Albizia anthelmintica (Fabaceae) Albizia antunesiana (Fabaceae) Albizia brevifolia (Fabaceae) Albizia forbesii (Fabaceae) Albizia harveyi (Fabaceae)
To 10m tree, showy white fl in Sp before leaves, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Purple-leaved albizia", to 15m open-crowned tree, dark grey rough bark, large green-purple leaflets, creamy-white heads of fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Mountain Albizia", shrub/tree to 10m, blue-green leaves, half-spherical fluffy heads of creamy fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Broad-pod albizia", to 20m tree with drooping branches, creamy-white fluffy fl Su, russet-brown pod. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Sickle-leaved albizia", 8-11m tree, grey to dark brown bark, small narrow leaflets slightly sickle shaped, white fluffy fl heads Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 20m (but usually smaller) decid tree, grey bark peeling in thin strips, fl Sp, reddish purple pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Paperbark albizia", to 10m tree, smooth pearly bark with thin red papery peel, light green lvs, fluffy heads of creamy-white fl Sp-Su, attractive garden tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Poison-pod albizia", to 18m tree with rounded/spreading crown, greyish rough bark, large fluffy creamy-white fl Su, reddish-brown pod, poisonous to cattle. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 4m shrub or small tree, pale bark, 3 foliate toothed leaves, small whitish fl in furry catkin-like racemes Au, round red fruits, nice wood. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
5m evergr tree, small yellow fl Au, decorative red fruit, tropical. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Scotsman's rattle", 15-20m spreading tree, brown/black bark, attractive compound leaves, creamy-yellow spikes of fl Sp, glossy brown pods with marked ridges. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Rigid stiff-leaved shrub to 3m, pungent lvs, umbels of fl Su, seeds like oat flakes. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1m shrub, thick leaves, magenta/rose/pink fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 2m erect small-leafed shrub, many pale pink to magenta fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m shrub, distinctive very large lvs, attractive large pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Densely hairy shrub to 2m, 5-lobed thick lvs, pink fl in clusters, petals narrow & reflexed Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
1.5m evergr shrub, rough leaves, showy pink fl sporadically all yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Wild custard-apple", 3-4m tree, grey flaky bark, large folded/creased leaves, cream-yellow fleshy fl Su, lumpy egg-shaped yellow fruit, foodplant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Sprawling shrub to 50cm, single lvs may be in small bunches, fl all year. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Tassel berry", 4-5m shrub/tree, grey bark, leathery glossy lvs, male fl dull yellowish, female fl reddish in spikes, purple-blackish fruit, med, beautiful all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Prostrate mat-forming shrublet, 3-foliate lvs, pale mauve fl in terminal heads Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect non-spiny shrublet to 60cm, 3-foliate lvs, groups of bright yellow fl Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aspalathus cinerascens (Fabaceae) Aspalathus crenata (Fabaceae) Aspalathus nivea (Fabaceae) Atalaya alata (Sapindaceae)
Shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate silvery silky lvs, pale yellow fl with silky calyx Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect/sprawling shrub to 1m, heart-shaped spiny lvs, beautiful yellow pea fl fading to red Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 3m shrub, silvery leaves, pale yellow pea-fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Tree to 10m, bark greyish-white, alternate lvs with sickle-shaped leaflets, profuse small white fl Sp-Su, winged fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Small tree usually to 3m, smooth whitish bark, compound dark green lvs, heads of cream fl Su, winged seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 75cm wiry shrublet, flat heads of small yellow fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m shrub, grey velvety leaves, dense heads of yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Densely leafy shrublet to 60cm, obovate lvs, yellow discoid fl in heads Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1m shrub, grey foliage, yellow fl in large showy heads Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Bee-sting bush", 3m shrub, well armed with angled thorns, greenish yellow fl Su, fleshy fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub to 1m, soft short hairs, toothed narrow lvs, white/pinkish fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Four Finger bush", shrub/small tree with tendency to climb, pale bark with lenticels, leathery digitate lvs spirally arranged, clusters of conspicuous pink fl with no petals, large yellowish fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Torchwood", 10-20m, smooth grey bark, dark grey-green leathery leaves, small yellowish-green fl Sp, fruit similar to large dates, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sand camwood", 2-4m shrub/tree, dark brown to reddish-black bark, dull green conspicuously veined leaves, sprays of strongly jasmine scented white crinkled fl Sp-Su, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Barleria delagoensis (Acanthaceae) Barleria gueinzii (Acanthaceae) Bauhinia bowkeri (Fabaceae) Bauhinia galpinii (Fabaceae)
Erect shrub to 1m, semi-shade to sun, large pretty apricot orange fl most of the year. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Straggling hairy shrub to 2m, ovate lvs, purple fl Su-Au, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4-5m multi-stemmed shrub, evergreen, attractive white spidery fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Pride-of-De-Kaap", 3-5m shrub/climber, twin-lobed leaves, bright brick-orange fl late Su, easy, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Natal bauhinia", 1m, small dainty shrub with beautiful white fl Su. Sow Sp Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m shrub/tree, crinkly white long petalled fl with pinkish stamens Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 4m spreading shrub, flaking bark, lobed leaves, lovely white fl with crinkly petals & pink stamens Sp-Su, med, edible seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m shrub, drooping branches, yellow tulip-like fl with dark centre Su, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Birdplum", to 20m tree, rough grey-black bark, small green fl, pointed yellow fruit, food plant, Zimbabwe. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Red ivory", to 10m tree/shrub, greyish green leaves, small greenish fl Su, yellow-brownish-red fleshy fruit, wood red. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 10m shrub/small tree, glossy green leaves with wavy margins, white/yellow fl Su, rocky places, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Coastal white-ash", tree to 10m, compound dark green lvs, small greenish-white fl in spikes Su, fruits are knobbly woody capsules which open to reveal orange seeds with yellow arils, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
1m shrub, cream heads in clusters Sp, moist ground, good cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per Gram
1-2m branched shrub, cream fl, large round seed heads, cut fl, damp areas. About 1000 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m shrub, cream heads in clusters in Sp, good cut fl. About 1000 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per Gram
1.6m shrub, cream fl with red appendages in Sp, cut fl. About 1400 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Tree wisteria", 5m graceful tree, mauve pea-like fl Sp, drier areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Shepherd's tree", 3m, single-stemmed, white bark, good fodder tree, arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Natal Shell Flower", to 5m shrub/small tree, grey bark, narrow leaves in whorls of 3, heavily scented white fl Su, beautiful. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Wild silver oak", 4-10m evergr shrub/tree, fl Wi-Sp, fast growing, good garden tree for coastal areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m shrub/tree, lvs dark green above, white hairs below, thistle-like creamy fl Sp, coastal scrub, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
6m shrub/tree, lanceolate leaves similar to Oleander, thistle-like fl heads Su, moist areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small tree to 6m, vertically fissured bark, elliptic dark green lvs with creamy hairs below, dense heads of whitish fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Scrambling shrub/small tree to 7m, rough bark, tight clusters small green to yellow fl Su, black fleshy edible berries, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
10m tree, flaky bark, glossy wavy leaves, sweet-tasting fruit, med, durable attractive wood, fast-growing beautiful shade tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per Gram
2-3m shrub, large cream coffee-scented fl Su, good cut fl. About 160 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 0.8m shrub, cream fl heads Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per Gram
60cm grey-leaved shrub, large cream fl-heads, cut fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m shrub, cream fl-heads, good cut fl. About 200 seeds/gm. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per Gram
"Rooistompie", 1-2m fynbos shrub, large heads of red fl Su-Au, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Shrub with tendency to scramble / tree to 4m, ovate to triangular lvs with lower surface densely covered with rusty hairs, sweetly scented white fl with maroon throat Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Witolienhout", to 7m, oval leaves, white/cream honey-scented fl sometimes with reddish throat Wi-Su, wood is tough, med, easy, attractive. About 10 000 seeds/gram. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Sagewood", 1-8m shrub/tree, whitish to purple scented fl Sp. About 10 000seeds/gram. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Wild Pomegranate", 3-5m evergr tree/shrub, glossy leaves, orange fl in clusters Su, shade/sun. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Red syringa", 8m tree, dark grey flaky bark, bipinnate leaves, creamy fl in pendulous spikes, hard wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Green-leaved wormbush", shrub/small tree to 4m, dark green lvs, mauve to purplish sepals, no petals, with pink nectary guides, cylindrical worm-like fruits, seeds embedded in powdery reddish pulp, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Small tree to 6m, strange shaped white/green fl Su, on limestone in dry bush, Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Cape Chestnut", 7-20m tree, aromatic leaves, large striking clusters pink fl Sp-Su, coastal, hard wood. Seeds are perishable - order in advance. Sow immediately. Zone 10.
Shrub to 2m, tips of leaflets pointed, racemes of bright yellow pea-fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, many small yellow fl Sp, Drakenbserg sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 15m perenn climber, broad ovate leaves, pea-like mauve fl with white veins Wi, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Wild caper-bush", to 6m tree/spiny scrambler/dense shrub, oblong leaves with basal hooked thorns, white-cream to mauve fl in clusters Su, fleshy purplish fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Capparis sp (Capparaceae)
Small tree/scrambler, soft velvety light green leaves, scented yellowish-green fl, very showy in full fl Sp-Su, pink to orange pendulous fruits, magical & med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
4m shrub/tree, forked spines, glossy dark green leaves, white scented fl Sp, red fruits good for jam, coastal, good hedge. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, unarmed or small spines, very showy large white fl tinged with red, red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3-10m tree, pinnate dull green leaves, large pale yellow fl in beautiful sprays Sp, golden-brown pod, frost tender when young. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Lepelhout", to 1m tree, smooth red/purplish bark, clusters of white fl Su-Au, orange berries. Sow Au. Zone 9.
"Lemon thorn", to 5m spiny tree/shrub, white fl Sp, orange fruit very lemon-scented. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bushmans-tea", tree to 10m, red to green stems become whitish with age, opposite simple lvs, tiny greenish fl in leaf axils, winged seeds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
2m shrub, grey foliage, large white tubular bignonia-like fl Su-Wi, distinctive spiny seed-cases, lime, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Shrub/tree to 4m, young stems hairy, paired spines, hairy lvs, scented white fl maturing to yellow Su, 2cm round fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"White stinkwood", 12m usually decid tree, pale trunk & branches, fast, drought resist, bonsai. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Strawberry bush", to 4m scrambling shrub/small tree, grey-brown bark, shiny dark green leaves flush pink Au, small white/red/green fl in dense heads Wi-Su, food plant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Thorny-elm", to 10m shrub/tree, drooping zigzag branches, dark glossy lvs with hair-like bristle at tip, cream fl all yr, streambanks. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
1m rounded willowy shrub, long spikes tubular white fl Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Fine-leaved ironwood", 5-30m tree, glossy dark leaves, sweetly scented cream fl Sp, purple fruit, coast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
2-3m evergr shrub, yellow daisy fl Wi-Sp, edible berries, fast, wind resistant, coast, fodder plant. Sow Au. Zone 9.
"Horsewood", 3-5m, greyish-brown mottled bark, dark green scented leaves, yellow/white fl Sp-Su, fleshy red to black fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 10m shrub/tree, fissured bark, showy heads white fl with pink stamens & style Sp-Au, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sandveld Tinderwood", shrub to 2.5m, ribbed stem armed with small curved spines, white trumpet-shaped fl in large dense heads at ends of branches Su-Au, black fruits partly enclosed in cup-shaped calyx. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Small bone-apple", 1-3m compact shrub, pale grey bark, shiny clusters dark green leaves, white-yellow clusters fl Sp-Au, greenish-brown edible fruit, pot, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Smallish understorey tree, dark green drooping lvs, fl in tight clusters on stems with soft dense hairs Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
2m evergr shrub, feathery aromatic foliage, small pink/white star fl Wi-Sp, pot, low hedge, bonsai. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Mopane", 4-18m tree, flaking bark, drooping butterfly wing-like lvs, fl Su, hot low-lying areas, fodder trees. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Thicket-forming scrambling shrub or small tree, mottled bark, green lvs turning red in Wi, small yellow fl Sp, 4-winged reddish brown fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
4-6m tree, white fl Sp, yellowish distinctive winged fruits, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
10m multi-stemmed tree, dense foliage, winged brown seeds, riverine. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Savanna bushwillow", 2.5m dense shrub/rounded tree, furrowed grey bark, leathery leaves turn striking plum colour Wi, yellowish-green fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum collinum ssp suluense (Combretaceae) Combretum elaeagnoides (Combretaceae) Combretum engleri (Combretaceae)
2-3m tree/shrub, leaves hairless below, white/yellowish-green fl Wi-Sp, reddish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Oleaster bushwillow", 5m tree, light grey bark, many creamy-white to yellow fl in spikes Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Sandbushwillow", 2-3m multi-stemmed shrub, smooth grey bark, deep green shiny leaves, greenish-yellow fl in short spikes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Vaderlandswilg", 6m decid tree, grey-yellow fl, good Au colouring in cold areas, riverine. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
4m decid tree, fl before leaves in Sp, mature foliage plum-coloured, dark red-brown winged fruit, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Leadwood", to 10m tree, grey foliage, fl Sp, winged fruits, drought resistant, savannah, hard wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Forest bushwillow", 10m tree, excellent coloured foliage in autumn, quick growing. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Flame creeper, Burning bush", shrub/climber, magnificent bright red fl Sp, showiest of SA creepers. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Velvet bushwillow", to 10m tree, dark rough bark, velvety narrow leaves, profuse spikes of heavily-scented greenish-yellow fl Sp-Su, med, hard wood, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Scrambling/climbing shrub/tree, showy sweetly scented white fl, stamens with pink to red anthers Sp often before leaves, 5-winged fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Spiny combretum", 3-7m scrambling shrub/small tree, light brown bark, many leaves become silvery-white & showy, brownish fl with white anthers Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Combretum schumannii (Combretaceae) Combretum vendae (Combretaceae) Combretum zeyheri (Combretaceae) Commiphora harveyi (Burseraceae)
"Sand bushwillow", tree to 18m, flaking bark, elliptic lvs, small spikes pale yellow fl Sp, 4 winged satiny fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 3m on slopes of Soutpansberg, branchlets very hairy, velvety green lvs, cream fl Sp, dark wine red winged fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m tree, velvety leaves, fl Sp, very large winged fruits, savannah. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Copper stem Corkwood", tree to 6m, papery coppery bark, compound lvs with 3-7 leaflets, toothed margins, small whitish fl Sp, red fruits, soft wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sweet-root commiphora", 3-5m tree, green bark peeling into papery strips, bright green leaves, small yellowish fl in clusters Sp, bright red fruit, food plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10,11.
Shrub/small tree, grey to reddish bark, elongated leathery lvs, sweetly scented white fl Su, round black fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Snot berry", 4-7m shrub/tree, pale grey bark, ovate to almost circular leathery leaves, pale yellow/greenish-yellow fragrant fl in clusters Sp-Au, orange-red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Grey-leaved saucer-berry", to 7m shrub/tree with slightly drooping branches, brown bark, greyish-green hairy leaves, white urn-shaped fl in clusters Su, orange-red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tree to 20m, pale flaking bark, small leaflets, terminal racemes of sweetly scented fl with long white stamens, pods with brick red seeds, from Madagas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Much branched shrub/small tree (understorey in evergreen forest), pale bark, deep glossy green lvs, 1cm white funnel-shaped very scented Su, fleshy red seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Shrub to 2m, young stems silvery silky, furry lvs in whorls of 4, lovely red flowers, tropical Africa. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
3m much-branched shrub/tree, light-coloured bark, 3-foliate leaves, bright yellow pea-shaped fl in showy sprays Su, hedge. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m shrubby bush, abundant yellow and gold fl Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m, shrub, light yellow pea flowers. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 2m, elliptic lvs, yellow pea fl with purple at base Su - Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Shrub/small tree to 6m, lanceolate lvs with beautiful silvery undersurface aromatic when crushed, small cream fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
7-13m tree, cream/pale yellow fl in spikes Su, bright orange fruit, soft wood, decorative shade tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Cape Quince", to 10m tree, grey bark, ovate leaves aromatic when crushed, greenish-white fl Sp-Su, large round purplish black fruits, magical & med, butterfly plant, forests. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Red-haired laurel", 3-4m shrub/tree, greyish bark, lvs have rusty-coloured hairs, very small white fl Su, bright red fruit, coastal, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 30m evergr tree, compound glossy dark green leaves, cream/white fl in showy spikes, attractive wood, decorative. About 3000 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 9.
6-20m tree, shiny leaves dark green above, veins with rusty brown hairs below, hairy leaf buds, white fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Rock cabbage tree", 4-6m decid tree, yellowish green fl Su-Au, beautiful golden yellow autumn leaves, fast, decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Small several stemmed tree to 5m, reddish grey bark, bi-digitate glossy lvs with 7-9 leaflets, small greenish fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. 8 seeds/pkt.
"Forest cabbage tree", to 25m sparsely branched tree, reddish to dark-grey bark, shiny dark green leaves, double umbel of branches at top of tree from which flowers appear, greenish-cream fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
3-10m tree, yellowish-grey bark, bluish dissected lobed leaves, greenish fl Su-Au, attractive feature tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Scrambling shrub/small tree, grey corky bark, each leaf divided into 6-8 simple leaflets, umbels greenish fl Su, purple fleshy fruits. Sow Au. Zone 9.
To 5m evergr tree with sparsely branched crown, rosettes of blue to grey-green compound hairy leaves, green fl Su-Au, attractive garden tree. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Cussonia zuluensis (Araliaceae) Cyclopia genistoides (Fabaceae) Cyclopia pubescens (Fabaceae) Cyclopia subternata (Fabaceae)
"Zulu cabbage tree", small several stemmed tree to 4m, grey-green bark, multi-digitate glossy dark green lvs, greenish yellow fl. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Honey tea", narrow lvs, yellow fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-2m robust pubescent shrub, yellow fl Wi, wet/water. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Pompon tree", 3-7m, very attractive pink fl in dense heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Thorny rope, Umhluhluwe", woody climber, acacia-like lvs, small sweetly scented white/cream pea fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Zambezi flat-bean", shrub/climber/2-3m tree, dark chocolate-brown bark, sweetly scented smallish white pea-shaped fl in sprays Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Zebrawood", 5-7m shrub/tree, pale grey smooth bark, clusters of heart-shaped leaves, sprays of small white pea-shaped fl in profusion Sp-Su, sweetly scented, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Decid tree to 20m, pale bark, hairy pinnate lvs, terminal inflorescence of small white fl, flat velvety seed pods, wood used for furniture, med, Madagas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 3.5m shrub/tree, white/cream fl in dense racemes Au, berry-like fruit Wi, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Flamboyant, 12m tree, brilliant red fl, long seed pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 1m epiphytic shrublet, semi-succ lvs with toothed margins, red tubular fl with stiff white hairs in tube Wi-Su, oval green berries with seeds in delicious fig-like fruity pulp, nice container plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Kalahari podberry", 7-20m, dark grey peeling bark, glossy leathery lvs, small golden-brown fl in sprays Wi, velvety dark brown fruit, edible, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
6m tree, compound leaves, white sweetly scented fl in heads, edible round velvet fruit with red-brown hairs, orange pith, med, coastal bush. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Kalahari Christmas tree", 5m shrub/tree, pinnate lvs, half flower spike pink & sterile, the other half yellow fertile catkins, hard wood, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
2m shrub, large yellow orange daisy fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1m aromatic shrublet, erect opposite leaves, pairs of white fl in flat-topped corymbs Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
2m shrub, dark peeling bark, hairy leaves, white to red fl Sp, fleshy fruit, wood used to make fire by friction. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Poison peach", 2-13m shrub/tree, glossy green leaves, creamy fl Su, golden velvety poisonous fruit, hard ebony-like wood. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2-3m neat compact & rounded shrub, small yellow fl Su, blue-purple berries attract birds, hedge plant. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Diospyros lycioides ssp lycioides (Ebenaceae) Diospyros lycioides ssp sericea (Ebenaceae) Diospyros mespiliformis (Ebenaceae) Diospyros natalensis (Ebenaceae)
2-7m tree/shrub, grey-green leaves, creamy scented fl Su, red berries, good bee & bird plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Eastern Bluebush", 1-3m shrub/tree, brownish to ash-grey bark, greyish-green alternate lvs, white/cream/yelow fl Su-Sp, foodplant. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20m decid tree, spreading dense round crown, creamy-white fl Su, fruits edible, important timber tree. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Small-leaved jackal-berry", to 6m shrub/small tree, pale grey smooth bark, glossy leaves borne horizontally, small white fl in heads Wi-Sp, yellowish-orange acorn-like fruit eaten by birds, good container & bonsai plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Small multi-stemmed tree, dark grey bark fissured in a grid pattern, spirally arranged lvs, creamy white sweetly scented fl (male & female fl separate) Sp, red acorn-shaped fruit, useful timber. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Namaqua firesticks", to 5m shrub/tree, greenish fl Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, grey bark, glossy green lvs, white fl Su-Au, fleshy red fruits with large persistent calyx, decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/tree to 8m, rough bark, alternate hairy lvs, creamy white fragrant fl Sp, round fleshy yellow edible fruits, persistent calyx rigidly leaf-like. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
5-7m shrub/tree, dark grey bark, dark green glossy leaves, hairy below, cream fl Sp, large red fruits, birds. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
Dodonea viscosa ssp angustifolia (Sapindaceae) Dombeya burgessiae (Sterculiaceae) Dombeya cacuminum (Sterculiaceae) Dombeya pulchra (Sterculiaceae)
"Sand olive", 4m shrub/tree, attractive greenish-red winged seeds, hedges, adaptable, may encroach. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Pink wild pear", 3m shrub/tree, large soft-textured leaves, clusters of rose-pink fl Au-Wi, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 4m tree, brilliant pink fl Sp, very showy, Madagascar. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Silver wild pear", 7m tree, large leaves with white hairs below, white fl Su-Au, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Wild pear", 4-5m tree, large rough leaves, white sweetly scented fl before leaves Wi-Sp, fast, drought & fire resistant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
3-5m shrub/tree, spiny branches, small creamy-green fl Su, large fleshy fruits make excellent jam & jelly, barrier plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Large-leaved dragon tree", 2-4m woody shrub, pale grey smooth bark, large leathery strap-like lvs, sweet smelling white to yellowish-green fl Su, berry-like fruit, accent plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/small tree, densely branched, olive green leathery lvs with hairs, white to pale mauve sweet smelling fl in lax heads Sp - Su, fleshy edible fruits (not tasty), med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Puzzle bush", 3m shrub/tree, scented lavender fl Sp, edible orange-red fruit, wood used as "good luck charm". Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Cape ash", 7-20m evergr tree, scented small white fl Sp, red berry-like fruits, fast, attractive wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Red saffron wood", to 13m spreading tree, grey smooth bark, leathery dark green lvs, greenish fl Su-Wi, oval fleshy yellow fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Shrub/small tree, grey smooth bark, shiny lvs, inconspicuous cream fl in dense heads Sp, yellow thinly fleshy fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Decid multi-stemmed shrub to 3m, twice compound feathery lvs, fl in creamy white spikes Sp, flat woody pods, med, 10 sds/pkt. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Skew-leaved sumach bean", to 6m shrub/tree, grey brown to reddish brown bark, midrib of lvs not central, runs along extreme inner edge, whitish to cream fl in dense spikes Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Renosterbos", much branched grey green shrub to 1m, small ericoid lvs, tiny yellowish fl, med. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub/small tree to 3m in afromontane forest, drooping pale green lvs very hairy below, small orange yellow trumpet-shaped fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Stamvrug", 2 - 4m small tree, lvs dark green above & golden below, small fl clustered along branches, edible red fruits in dense clusters, med. Sow immediately. Zone 8.
"Wild banana", to 12m tree with head of banana-like spirally arranged fresh green leaves, massive pendulous fl Sp-Su, fruit resembles bananas but leathery, food plant. Perishable fruit ripe Dec. - March. Order in advance & sow immediately. Zone 10.
"Tree entada", 3-15m tree, greyish-brown bark, feathery leaves, small fragrant cream-white to yellowish fl in fluffy spikes Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 1m with annual stems, large oblong asymmetric leaflets, spikes of pale yellowish white fl Su, long broad seed pod, walls splitting into 1-seed segments, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Wooden banana", 30m tree, pale green fl Sp, fruit is woody capsule up to 15cm long - this splits into 5 parts which curve back giving the appearance of a stiff peeled banana, fairly fast, popular caudiciform when young. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Wild rosemary", 1m shrub, aromatic grey foliage, fl white/pink Sp, seeds like cotton wool. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Wild rosemary", 1m shrub, aromatic grey foliage, fl white/pink Sp, seeds like cotton wool, inland form. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aromatic shrub to 1m, opposite silky-hairy lvs, small white & red fl Su/Wi, white fluffy seeds. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
1m shrub, tiny leaves, white fl Sp, fluffy seeds, dry. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Much branched shrub to 1m, clustered silvery lvs on cushion-like thickenings, small creamy fl Wi, fluffy seeds. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
Many stemmed shrub to 1m, small blue-green aromatic lvs, small fl Sp, fluffy seeds. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 0.5m, grey aromatic lvs, yellow fl, white fluffy seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Twiggy shrublet to 60cm, linear lvs in tufts, mauve fl, characteristic white woolly seeds. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Red-hot-poker tree", 5-10m tree, round spreading crown, light brown corky bark, prickly leaves, beautiful scarlet to brick red fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
9-12m tree, short prickles on bark, 3-foliate leaves, spectacular scarlet fl in Sp before leaves attract birds, red seeds in pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
4m shrub, prickles on bark, 3-foliate leaves, brilliant scarlet fl Sp-Su, red seeds, dry scrub, coast, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
5-8m tree, grey-green 3-foliate leaves, crimson to brownish-red fl Sp before leaves, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Coral tree", 6-10m tree, prickly leaves, beautiful scarlet fl Sp before leaves, excellent garden tree, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. A pink form is sometimes available.
Small decid tree with swollen trunk, silver grey bark, strong black prickles, 3 broadly heart-shaped hairy leaflets, robust racemes of bright red fl Wi-Sp, bicoloured bright red & black gloosy seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Umsenya", to 20m, grey poisonous bark, dense spikes cream fl in large heads Sp, sweetly scented. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m tree, grey bark, compound lvs, showy red fl Au-Wi, very attractive 3-lobed inflated red seed capsule, arid. Sow Au. Zone 10.
"Transvaal red balloon", to 5m shrub/tree, red-brown bark, dark grey-green leaves, green fl suffused with red Sp, beautiful inflated fruit, green flushed with red, seeds used as beads. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Small leaved cocoa tree", shrub/small tree, grey rather warty bark, small pale green roundish leaves, small fl Su, ellipsoidal red edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
1-8m shrub/tree, small greenish to yellow fl Sp-Su, black berry-like fruit eaten by birds, very decorative in fruit, forest margins, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Magic guarri", to 8m shrub/tree, smooth grey bark, leathery leaves, very small white to creamy-yellow fl in dense heads, fleshy purplish fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 12m shrub/tree, small scented greenish to cream fl Au-Su, berry-like fruit, med, hard wood white marked with brown. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Ebony tree", 3-10m compact tree, many stems, slender drooping branches, greenish fl Sp, fruit edible, ebony-like timber, arid, good for bees. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Sea guarri", 0.6-6m shrub/tree, thick leathery leaves, small creamy fl Su-Wi, round black fleshy fruits, good coastal & bee plant for medit climate. Sow Au. Zone 10.
1m shrub, silver foliage, yellow daisy fl Wi-Su, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Harpuisbos", to 80cm erect shrub, yellow fl Au-Wi, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 8,
To 1.2m branching shrub, closely set lvs, yellow fl with bronze-red reverse all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m, stiff lvs with short lobes, large solitary yellow daisy fl on short stems Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 3m shrub/tree, rough bark, clustered yellow daisy fl, very showy. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m erect branching shrub, yellow fl Au-Su, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 2m, bare stems, grey-green lvs clustered at branch tips, yellow fl in clusters, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Sprawling shrub to 1m, fleshy bright green lvs, yellow fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Densely leafy shrub to 1m, terete lvs, many bright yellow fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Euryops speciosissimus (Asteraceae) Euryops tenuissimus (Asteraceae) Euryops thunbergii (Asteraceae) Euryops tysonii (Asteraceae)
2m erect shrub, many single yellow fls on leafless stalks Sp-Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Resin bush", to 2m shrub, orange/yellow fl on long stalks Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Leafy shrub to 1m, cobwebby on young parts, narrow lvs, yellow fl in loose umbels Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m rounded shrub, glossy elliptic leaves, yellow fl heads Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 6.
To 3m rounded shrub, massed small yellow fl Su, lovely shrub for small gardens. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m shrub, greyish foliage, orange/deep yellow fl Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
20m tree, grey bark, straight spines, cream flowers Wi, grows in river courses in dry areas, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
3-4m scrambling shrub/tree, brown bark, glossy leaves, white fl flushed with pink Sp-Su, very decorative crimson fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per 100
"Large-leaved rock fig", 8m shrub/tree, smooth whitish-grey bark, twisted trunk, very large round leaves, figs Sp-Su, rocky crevices. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Pondo fig", large spreading tree to 18m, grey bark, strangler-type buttressing, elliptic lvs, 4cm yellowish figs borne singly or in pairs. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
10m tree, grey smooth bark, ovate/heart shaped lvs, velvety brown/purplish figs Sp-Su, drought resist. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Rare forest fig", 12m tree, smoothish grey bark, triangular leathery leaves, small figs, rare. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Laurel Rock Fig", to 5m tree in rocky places, whitish-grey smooth bark, elliptic dark green stiff lvs, solitary 10mm red figs. Sow Au. Zone 10.
"Red-leaved rock fig", to 13m tree, grey to yellow-grey bark, pale green lvs, figs dull red when ripe Wi-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Common wild fig", 5-20m evergr tree, small leaves, small figs Sp & Su, shade tree for larger gardens. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wonderboom fig", 9m spreading tree, rock-splitter, pale grey bark darkening with age, leathery lvs folded along mid-rib, small round figs. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Lowveld Fig", a strangler fig to 10m, pale whitish bark, stem fluted, large ovate leathery dark green lvs with distinct veins, small velvety yellowish figs. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Cape Fig", 12-25m spreading tree, red figs in clusters. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Small leaved rock fig", tree to 12m, rock splitter, beautiful pale cream bark, almost round pale green lvs, hairy figs borne in leaf axils. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"White berry bush", twiggy decid shrub to 2m often on termite mounds, rounded pale green lvs, small fl heads of yellowish green fl, 5mm fleshy white fruits, sweet & edible, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Erect shrub to 2.5m, ovate lvs with crisped margins, purple fl in racemes Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Wild pride of India", 6m shrub/tree, glossy dark lvs, showy fragrant white fl in dense panicles Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Natal gardenia", 3m evergr tree, glossy leaves, showy fragrant cream fl Su, orange persistent fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Gummy gardenia", to 7m tree, pale grey bark, veined velvety lvs, strongly scented white fl Su, decoction from fruit used for tattooing. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Large-leaved Transvaal gardenia", to 7m tree, grey/yellowish-brown bark, hairy leaves with wavy margins, white sweetly scented fl Sp-Su, velvety fruit, used to ward off lightning. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
3m evergr tree, glossy lvs, showy large creamy fl Su, large greyish fruit all yr, med, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Gardenia volkensii ssp spathulifolia (Rubiaceae) Gardenia volkensii ssp volkensii (Rubiaceae)
3-7m tree, glossy dark lvs, large white showy fl Sp-Su, fruit grey-green with white encrustations, med, fast in warm areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Large decid much-branched shrub or tree, lvs opposite or in whorls, glossy deep green above with hairy pits below, large showy white sweetly scented fl Sp, turning yellow with age, large woody round fruits, used against lightning. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Shrub to 1m, linear lvs, terminal heads rich yellow fl Sp, grassland Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Gomphocarpus cancellatus (Apocynaceae) Gomphocarpus fruticosus (Apocynaceae) Gomphostigma virgatum (Loganiaceae) Gossypium anomalum (Malvaceae)
Hairy shrub to 1.5m, milky sap, leathery lvs, cream fl, inflated fruits with soft spines. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.5-2m, stem much-branched from base, white fl, spindle-shaped fruits, attracts butterflies. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m erect waterside plant, rush-like grey foliage, masses of white fl. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m compact shrub, pink to maroon fl. An unusual relative of domestic cotton, from the Namib edge, grows under very arid conditions. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Gossypium herbaceum ssp africanum (Malvaceae) Grewia bicolor (Tiliaceae) Grewia flava (Tiliaceae)
"Wild cotton", 1m shrub, 5-lobed hairy lvs, yellow & maroon fl, fruits burst releasing white cotton fibre Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Shrub/tree, grey peeling bark, leaves dark above, silvery below, profuse yellow fl Su, reddish-brown edible fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 4m compact shrub/tree, elliptic leaves, yellow fl Su, spherical red-brown edible fruits, all parts of tree used by indigenous people. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1-5m shrub/scrambler, green hairy toothed leaves, yellow fl Su, shiny yellowish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 5m shrub/tree, reddish-brown bark, large golden-yellow fl Sp, yellowish-brown to reddish edible fruit, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/small tree, smooth pale bark, oblong lvs hairy below, large yellow fl in beautiful profusion Sp-Su, large yellow edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
2m multi-stemmed shrub, glossy green lvs, yellow fl in clusters Sp-Su, pear-shaped fruits on long stalks. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Grey grewia", to 8m shrub/small tree, rough dark brown/grey bark, leathery bright green lvs, bright yellow fl Sp-Su, showy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
4m evergreen shrub/tree, drooping branches, mauve fl Su, reddish brown berries attract birds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
Dense shrub, drooping almost round furry lvs with toothed margins, 2cm yellow fl Su, large decorative orange fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Large-flowered white cross-berry", to 6m many-stemmed shrub/ bushy tree, grey-brown bark, bright green oblong leaves, showy white fl with frilly crinkled petals which curve backwards, very pretty Su-Au, shiny orange-red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
1-2m low-branching shrub, serrate leaves, yellow fl Sp-Su, shiny reddish-brown un-lobed fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m shrub/tree, spiny branchlets, attractive pink/purplish scented fl Sp-Su, reddish fruit, fodder plant, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Small-leaved white cross-berry", 1-3m shrub/tree, pale reddish-brown bark, small grey-green oval lvs, white fl Su-Au, deeply lobed shiny bright orange-red fruit, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
1-3m shrub, hairy stem, round lvs with quilted upper surface, densely hairy below, yellow fl Su-Au, red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Kei bottlebrush", to 3m shrub/small tree, pale brown bark, densely hairy leaves crowded at ends of branches, showy red bell-shaped fl Au-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Natal bottlebrush", 3-7m shrub/tree, large leaves, showy red bell-shaped fl Sp, decorative, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 1.5m multi-stemmed shrub, lavender-like lvs, cone-like clusters of many short-haired pinkish fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Large false mopani", 6-20m rounded tree, pinkish cream bark, dark glossy lvs, profuse small creamy-white star-shaped fl Su-Au, edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Small false mopane", to 10m tree, whitish-grey bark, shiny green leaves, small white to creamy-yellow fl in loose heads, flat leathery pods. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/small tree to 4m resembling a willow, usually unarmed, spirally arranged apple-green lvs, small star-shaped creamy white fl Su, pear-shaped pinkish red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Small erect tree to 4m, 2-5cm spines, oblanceolate lvs, small white strange-smelling fl any time of yr, brown fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 1.2m rigid spiny shrub, cream fl Su-Au, orange fruit with red seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Greyish shrub or small tree, flaking bark, 6cm spines, spirally arranged bluish-grey lvs, small yellow fl in clusters Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Red Spikethorn", shrub/small tree to 10m, with/without 7cm spines, bluish serrated lvs, profuse tiny white scented fl Sp, red 2-valved fruit Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Propeller tree", 9-15m decid tree, small yellow to yellowish-green fl in dense heads Au-Wi, seeds like propellers, fast, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Tree fuchsia", 2-5m evergr shrub/tree, glossy lvs, red/orange fuchsia-like fl, edible black berries attract birds. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Halleria lucida white (Scrophulariaceae) Harpephyllum caffrum (Anacardiaceae) Helichrysum cymosum (Asteraceae) Hermannia alnifolia (Sterculiaceae)
"Tree fuchsia", 2-5m evergr shrub/tree, glossy lvs, white fuchsia-like fl, edible black berries attract birds. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Wild plum", 6-10m tree, shiny green lvs turn red prior to falling every 2 yrs, fleshy red fruit used for jelly & wine. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Woolly shrub to 1m, leaf margins rolled under, lvs white below, yellow fls crowded in flat topped clusters Sp - Au. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m grey-green shrub, toothed lvs with hairs beneath, many small yellow fl in terminal clusters Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Hermannia hyssopifolia (Sterculiaceae) Hermannia modesta? (Sterculiaceae) Hermannia salviifolia (Sterculiaceae) Hermannia stricta (Sterculiaceae)
2m shrub, yellow to cream fl with twisted petals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m shrub, solitary pink-red/orange-purple fl Sp-Wi, arid. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m shrublet, roughly hairy lvs, yellow petals rolled back over inflated green sepals Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m shrub, bright red fl Sp, very showy, arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Forest Lavender-tree", tree to 12m, greyish brown bark flaking to show pink underneath, glossy lvs, tiny white fl in dense clusters Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Tree to 6m, pale grey to white bark, aromatic shiny green lvs, creamy white fragrant fl in heads Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Lavender tree", 7m tree, attractive bark, light green lvs, tiny fragrant fl, twigs & leaves aromatic, lovely garden tree. About 6000 seeds/gram. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 7m shrub/tree, broadly elliptic lvs, greenish-cream fl all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Dark-eyed hibiscus", 2m shrub, digitate lvs, beautiful yellow fl & dark maroon centre Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tall straggly shrub, serrated lvs, white bell-shaped fl, woolly seeds covered in dense white hairs. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Erect prickly perenn to 2m, palmate coarsely toothed lvs, terminal racemes of large yellow fl with dark centres Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn shrub to 2m, simple toothed heart-shaped lvs, drooping yellow fl with dark centres almost all year, hairy fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
1m perenn, grey foliage, pink fl Su, sun, well-dr soil, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tall, slender erect shrub, small deeply toothed lvs, delicate pink to red fl with staminal column & styles extended Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 6m shrub/tree, pale bark, almost circular hairy leaves, large showy yellow fl ageing to apricot with deep maroon/blackish centre Sp-Su, stems & branches make excellent string & rope. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 1.5m shrub, leaves with toothed margins, large yellow fl with dark red centre Sp-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Pisgoed", 2-5m aromatic shrub/tree, compound lvs, greenish-cream fl Wi-Sp, dark purple fruit, forest margins. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Zulu Paddle-pod", to 10m scrambling shrub, oblong lvs with toothed margins, clusters of green fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Hippocratea longipetiolata (Celastraceae) Hymenocardia ulmoides (Euphorbiaceae) Hymenolepis parviflora (Asteraceae) Hypericum revolutum (Clusiaceae)
Shrub/scrambler to 6m, yellow green lvs with long petioles, 4-angled stems, green fl Su, seeds in unusual pods. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
5m shrub/tree, young leaves red, male fl pinkish catkins, female fl green like a miniature fruit Su, winged fruit, strong wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 5.00 per Gram
1-3m compact shrub, finely divided foliage, showy yellow fl Su, easy. About 400 seeds/gram. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Curry bush", 1-3m shrub, forest pioneer, attractive bright yellow fl sporadically all year, beautiful shrub, curry smell. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Large-leaved St John's Wort", to 5m, large yellow fl very decorative, moist conditions. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
To 7m shrub/small tree, ash-grey bark, dark green shiny lvs, very attractive sweetly scented rosy-pink to white fl Su-Au, shiny dark-green fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
4m shrub, maroon stems, tri-foliate bluish-grey leaves, large heads of magenta fl with yellow centres Sp, beautiful plant. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m shrub, 4-angled stems, soft leaves in whorls, 2-lipped pale purple fl with dark purple dots Su-Wi, attractive, coast, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Shrub to 1.5m, silky grey leaflets, heavily scented pink fl on short stalks Sp, coastal & limestone areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 2m, compound lvs, leaflets often folded, dull red to pink pea fl late Su, roots used for blue dye. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Indigofera cryptantha var occidentalis (Fabaceae) Indigofera cytisoides (Fabaceae) Indigofera filifolia (Fabaceae)
Dwarf shrub to 0.6m, narrow leaflets, pinkish-red fl Su, sickle-shaped pods, grassland. Sow Su. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m robust shrub, beautiful pea-like rose-coloured fl Au. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, few pinnate leaves, long leafless stems with rose to purple pea-like fl Su-Au, streamsides. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect shrub to 1.5m with sessile 5-7 foliate lance-shaped lvs, masses of pink/purple fl in racemes Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
4-7m, shrub/scrambler, lovely scented pink fl Su, reddish pod, med, good garden plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Erect shrub to 3m, stems densely hairy/bristly, grey hairy pinnate lvs, masses of pink fl in racemes Su-Au. Sow Au. Zone 8.
3m shrub, rose to purple fl Sp, reddish-brown seed capsules, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m shrub, dark green leaves in threes, white fl Su, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Erect spiny shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, pinkish purple fl in racemes Wi-Au. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect slender shrub to 1m, 5-9 foliate lvs, racemes pink fl in masses Su-Wi. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Erect shrublet to 80cm, 3-foliate lvs with narrow lance shaped leaflets, racemes of pink, red/purple fl Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect or scrambling re-sprouting shrub to 1m, angular stems, pinnate hairy lvs, racemes of pink to brick-red fl all yr. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Erect sub-succulent shrub to 0.75m, silvery hairy shoots, long narrow lvs, white or pink fl with dark centre, hairy seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 10. 6 seeds per pkt.
1m shrub, aromatic foliage, compact heads of white to mauve fl with dark markings Sp, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Bushy shrub, sometimes climbing, simple leaves, star-shaped fragrant lovely white fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Munondo", to 15m well branched rounded tree, smooth grey bark, dark green leaves which flush from soft pink to red, small white fl in clusters Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub to 3m, raceme of white to cream fl with maroon speckles in throat Su, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 1m, white to cream fl with 1cm corolla lobes, paired spindle-shaped pods. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Red mahogany", to 60m tree, flaking bark, buttressed trunks, compound lvs, tiny white scented fl Su, hard beautiful timber, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sausage tree", to 18m tree, rounded crown, grey bark, cup-shaped striking dark maroon fl with heavy yellow veining Sp, large sausage-shaped fruit, med, easy. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"White syringa", 6-15m decid tree, compound lvs gold & red in Au, fl Sp, fast, drought resistant. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Mountain syringa", to 8m tree, grey bark, lvs beautiful colours in Au, small greenish-white fl heads on long slender stalks Su, easy from seed. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Erect shrub to 1.5m, alternate lvs, terminal inflorescence of many cream sweet-scented fl, showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Iron martin", 3-6m shrub/tree, yellowish fl Sp-Su, wet/water. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-2m shrub, greyish stems & leaves, bright yellow pea-like fl Sp-Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.5m shrub, silvery leaves, yellow fl Wi-Sp, very showy. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Ouhout", to 7m tree, reddish-brown bark, small greenish fl clustered in silky sprays Sp-Su, wet, med, easy from seed. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Mountain dahlia", 1m shrub, oval leaves, many orange-yellow fl in globose heads Sp - Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Lemon bush", single/multi stem shrub to 3m, opposite lvs densely toothed & puckered, crushed lvs strongly aromatic, clustered small white fl, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Shrub to 1.5m hairy lvs, tubular red fl in cymes Sp, limestone. Sow Au. Zone 8.
0.8m shrub, blue fl, occasionally pink Sp, sandy dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 1m, silvery hairy lvs, cymes of blue or turquoise fl hairy on outside Wi-Sp, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Pluisbossie", evergr woody shrub, stalkless strap-shaped leaves, interesting creamy yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Prostrate to erect silvery grey shrublet to 30cm, small silvery leaflets, blue fl with white eye and yellow spot Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
5m evergr tree, flaky grey bark, compound lvs, red petal-like calyx, petals white Su, small fleshy fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Robust shrub to 1m in damp swampy areas, fluted stems, grey-green lvs, yellow fl open in morning, fl all yr., visited by butterflies. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Thorny shrub to 2m, leathery lvs in tufts, purple tubular fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 2m spiny shrub with arching branches, small white fl fading to light purple all yr, edible miniature tomato-like fruit attracts birds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
2m shrub, bell-shaped cream & maroon fl Au-Sp, red fruit, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wolwedoring", oblanceolate leaves, tubular cream fl with mauve petals Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m evergr shrub, lovely mauve fl Sp, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Dwarf spreading aromatic cushion-forming shrub, lvs green above & white woolly below, yellow daisy fls on short stalks Su. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bush-cherry", to 8m tree, grey mottled bark, compound leaves, green fl Sp, plum-like fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Forest Bush-cherry", slender shrub tending to scramble, pale grey bark, simple elliptic lvs, spikes small green fl Wi, spherical 1cm fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
5-10m evergreen shrub/tree, simple glossy leaves, small sweet smelling white to cream fl Su-Sp, fleshy fruit in bunches, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Lowveld milkberry", to 12m tree, rough blackish bark, simple leaves crowded at ends of thickened spurs, small profuse green-yellow fl, fleshy fruit, food plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Bean tree", 7m tree, grey flaky bark, compound leaves with yellowish hairs, striking yellow fl densely flecked with maroon Sp-Su, long papery fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Climber or scrambling shrub to 4m, woody stems, soft lvs, dense inflorescence of small white fl with wet dog scent, paired fruits attractive when dry. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Mascarenhasia sp (Apocynaceae)
Lax shrub to 1.7m in evergreen forests, milky latex, glossy lvs, white fl Sp-Su, paired follicles split to release seeds each with a tuft of golden silky hairs at 1 end, Madagas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
8m evergreen shrub/tree, white to creamy-green fl Su, red/orange berry. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Gewone pendoring", 4-9m tree/shrub, white fl Sp-Su, yellow/brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m shrub/tree, corky bark, small white fl flecked with brown Sp, orange seeds attract birds. Sow Au. Zone 9.
"Duinekokoboom", to 3m shrub/tree, cream fl Au-Wi, yellow fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Some species of Maytenus have been re-classified as Gymnosporia, so please look under Gymnosporia as well.
1m armed shrub, attractive pendulous yellow fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2-10m evergreen shrub/tree, red-brown fruit, lovely red wood, easy to grow. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
2m shrub, curious reddish-brown fl Sp, inflated fruits, attractive foliage has strange smell when touched. Sow Au. Zone 7.
Shrub to 2m, densely hairy divided lvs, terminal inflorescence of red fl Su, downy inflated fruits, very attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m shrub, large grey leaves, fl spikes with maroon bracts Sp, dampish places in dry areas, feature plant. Sow Au. Zone 7.
1.5m shrub, fl bracts red, greenish fl Sp, inflated fruits. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Kruidjie-roer-my-nie", 2m shrub, attractive silver-grey leaves, purple black fl which look like wings of an insect Sp, pale green inflated fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Heuningbossie", thorny shrub to 1m, 3-foliate lvs, pale yellow pea fl, dry areas. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect shrub to 2m, small lvs, outer fl bracts brownish, inner bracts white to red Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 1m decumbent/erect shrub, white-woolly branches, pale to bright pink fl in clusters Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Blombos", 2m shrub, tufts of short woolly needle-like lvs, many fl heads of white/pink fl Wi, sand. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Tall soft shrub, golden brown 2-lipped fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1-5m evergr shrub/tree, flaky bark, long narrow leaves, clustered white/cream fl Su, along streams. Sow Au. Zone 9.
Tree to 8m, lvs with about 15 leaflets, beautiful lilac fl in long racemes, tough wood. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Umzimbeet", 13m tree, upright spikes beautiful mauve pea-shaped fl Su, velvety pods, easy from seed, coastal, med, wood used for furniture. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
3-6m vigorous climber, attractive heart-shaped leaves, panicles of yellow and reddish-purple fl Sp, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Bergklapperbos", to 1.5m shrub, blue-green leaves, white fl Au-Sp, distinctive split seed capsules, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Dwarf waxberry", dwarf shrub to 30cm, grey-black bark, small aromatic lvs covered with golden glands, male & female fl on separate plants, round warty waxy fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Lance-leaf waxberry", 3-4m shrub/tree, rough grey to brownish bark, yellowish-green aromatic leaves with golden dots, short spikes of male & female fl Sp, edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Horseradish tree", to 8m tree, dark green leaves, cream fragrant fl in panicles, winged black oily seeds used for perfumery, roots edible, bark yields a useful gum. From India but naturalised in S.A. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sprokiesboom", to 7m, strange squat swollen stem, caudiciform, attractive white fl Su, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
3m shrub/tree, corky bark, silky hairs on branches & lvs, beautiful mauve pea-like fl Su, golden pod, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Cape myrtle", 3m evergr shrub, small pinkish fl Sp-Au, pink fruit, ornamental. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
'Soap dogwood', to 4m shrub/tree, simple glossy lvs, tiny white fl Sp, 3-lobed spherical seed capsule, lvs & twigs used for soap for laundry! Sow Au/Sp. Zone 9.
2-20m evergr shrub/tree, dark bark, showy cream fl in dense heads Wi-Sp, drought resist, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
3-10m evergr tree, creamy-white fragrant mass of fl Au-Sp, plenty of water. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
1m shrub, leafless at flowering, many small pea-like pink fl with fringed crest Sp, red edible berries. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Skilpadbessie", 1m shrub, spine-tipped branches, pink to purple fl Au-Sp, red edible berries, sandy areas, extremely showy. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m shrub, attractive pink to red fl Wi onwards, beautiful inflated papery red fruit Su, very drought resist. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Mountain hunch back", to 5m bushy shrub/tree, dark thick corky bark, large stiff leathery leaves, individual purple thistle-like fl in large flat heads, fruit small brown nutlet. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Olea capensis ssp capensis (Oleaceae) Olea europaea ssp africana (Oleaceae)
"Ironwood", 2-12m tree, oblong to circular lvs, sweetly scented cream fl Sp-Au, edible purple fleshy fruit, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
7m tree, narrow greyish leaves, green-white scented fl Su, small fruits much beloved by birds, drought tolerant, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Coast olive", 1-7m shrub/rounded tree, greyish-brown bark, narrow leathery leaves, small white fl in heads, yellowish-purple fruit, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 10.
"Snuff-box tree", 3-5m shrub/small tree, spiny, dark green shiny leaves, showy scented white fl with golden stamens Sp, reddish-brown fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Small caterpillar pod", to 7m shrub/tree, dark brown scaly bark, small leaflets, large pink pea-shaped fl flushed deep mauve in centre Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Single stemmed shrub to 1m, toothed lvs, loose clusters of yellow fl on woolly stems Sp-Su, smooth fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Leafy shrub to 2m, leathery lvs, many yellow daisy fl Sp-Su. Sow Au / Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3-5m evergr parasitic shrub/tree, blue-green leaves, red & black edible fruits, attract birds, coastal. Thought to be parasitic on Rhus roots. Sow Au. Zone 10.
5m loosely branched tree, 3-foliate lvs, white pea-fl with purple keel tip Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect or decumbent shrub, densely leafy, tri-foliate leaves, many blue fl in dense spikes. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect shrub to 3m, stems leafy, gland dotted lvs, lilac fl in dense inflorescences Au - Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, stiff branches, small silvery leaves, blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Slender re-sprouting small shrub to 0.8m, 3-foliate lvs, slender racemes of purple fl late Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate glandular lvs, mauve-pink & dark purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8 US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m with support, scrambling shrub, dense heads of purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 9.
2m willowy shrub, compound lvs, spikes of blue fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Tangled shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate lvs, showy white & violet pea-fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m, semi-succ shrub, masses of yellow fl Au-Sp, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1-2m shrub, single radiate yellow fl Au-Su, sandy areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1m loosely branched shrub, yellow/orange fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bobbejaanskool", to 2m robust shrub, leaves with finely toothed margins, dense heads of yellow fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Slender understorey tree to 8m, glossy dark green lvs with quilted appearance, dense heads of fragrant white fl Su, spindle-shaped fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Namaqua resin tree", to 5m tree, grey bark, leathery leaves, compact branched heads of creamy-white fl Au, important tree in Namaqualand. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Round-leaved resin tree", 3-4m shrub, dark brown bark, pendulous ovate to almost circular leaves, small creamy-white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Common resin tree", to 6m shrub/tree, grey bark, long slender lvs, small whitish fl in loose heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 7m tree, wavy leaves with thickened margins, creamy white fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Doppruim", to 7m spreading tree, pale grey to brownish bark, oblong tough leathery leaves, pale yellow/ greenish fl Su-Au, (sexes separate), round furry green fruit, edible, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Wild green-hair tree", 4m shrub/tree, branches bent in angular patterns, spiny, attractive yellow fl Sp, very arid areas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Common bride's bush", to 4m shrub, shiny leaves, heavily scented white to cream fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Common bride's bush", to 4m shrub, shiny leaves, heavily scented white to cream fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Forest bride's bush", to 7m shrub/tree, glossy leaves, dense white fl heads Su, black fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.25m erect branched soft-wooded shrub, palmate hairy leaves, pale yellow fl, decorative bird-cage like seed cases. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
3-5m shrub/tree, evergreen, glossy deep green leaves, tubular fl green tinged with maroon Su, purplish berries, sun/semi shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
8m spreading decid tree, compound leaves, showy yellow fl Su, leathery pods, med, soft wood, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2m shrub, oval sessile leaves with pointed tips in opposite pairs making stems 4-sided, greenish-yellow fl becoming red, no petals. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m shrublet, attractive glaucous fern-like aromatic lvs, umbel of creamy-white fl Sp, good accent plant. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Philenoptera violacea (old name Lonchocarpus capassa) (Fabaceae) Phygelius aequalis (Scrophulariaceae) Phygelius capensis (Scrophulariaceae) Phylica cryptandroides (Rhamnaceae) Phylica imberbis (Rhamnaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Apple leaf/Rain tree", to 18m tree, grey-green pinnate lvs, compact clusters of blue-mauve fl, aromatic. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
1m shrub, ovate dark green leaves, tubular pendulous pink/yellow fl Sp, stream banks. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.5m shrub, red/yellow pendant fl Su, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 6. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2-3m shrub, small leaves, white/pinkish fl Sp, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m compact rounded shrub, conical fluffy fl followed by small brown fruits. Sow Au. Zone 8.
3m shrub, dark green leaves white below, edges rolled under, small white fl Wi, 3-lobed reddish-brown capsule, attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Shrublet to 40cm, needle-like lvs, white fl in heads surrounded by hairy lvs Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
0.3m evergr shrub, flexuose racemes yellow fl Au-Sp, cut/dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
1m evergr shrub, feathery foliage, white fl in plumose racemes Au-Sp, cut/dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Closely leafy shrublet to 60cm, white fl in large flattened heads surrounded by bracts Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m shrub, leaves with tiny stipules, heads of white fl Au-Sp, beautiful red seed capsules. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Potato bush", to 8m shrub/tree, arched branches, small yellow fl before leaves Sp, plant smells of baked potatoes in the afternoon, black berries, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 1.5m soft wooded shrub, tufted feathery lvs, showy heads of tiny bright yellow fl Au, med, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
Twiggy sprawling shrub to 1m, fleshy linear lvs, white fl with yellow centres at branch tips Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Camel's foot", 3-10m tree, large leathery 2-lobed leaves, tiny white fl Su, large reddish pods edible, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 10m tree, leaves brilliant green in sunlight, sweetly scented greenish-white to cream fl Su, golden bunches of fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Wild white plumbago", 1m shrub, pale green ovate leaves, faintly scented attractive white fl in terminal heads all yr. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m willowy much-branched shrub, silky lvs, felted below, dark pink, magenta & white fl most of the yr. Sow Au. Zone 8.
3m evergr shrub, greyish lvs, showy mauve/pink pea-like scented fl Wi-Sp, hairy pod, easy, fast, lovely in fl. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Re-sprouting shrub to 2m with small silvery silky paddle-shaped lvs, beautiful pink fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 50cm silvery shrub, rosy fl Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m velvety shrub, beautiful bright pink & white pea-like fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
0.6m shrub, silvery silky foliage, lovely pale pink fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. A white flowered form also available.
"Outeniqua yellowwood", 30m tree, flaking bark, narrow dark green leaves, fleshy round fruit eaten by bats, valuable wood. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 3m shrub/tree, bright green leaves, magenta/pink pale-crested fl all year, adaptable, attractive. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m shrub, slender branches, sprays of deep magenta fl with dark tuft on keel Sp-Su, attractive in fl. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. A white form available as well.
"Skunk bush", shrub/tree to 12m, flaking bark, lvs have pungent smell when crushed, white to cream fl Sp-Su, lobes asymmetrically forming a 2-lobed upper lip & 3-lobed lower lip, scented, pear-shaped 1cm fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Silver pea", to 1m silvery silky shrub, yellow fl Au-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Velvet bean", to 2m shrub, sandpapery ovate leaves, loose sprays of beautiful dainty pink fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 3m slender erect shrub, 5-9 foliate leaves, blue fl Sp. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
1-3m shrub, tiny scale-like leaves, branches arch under weight of blue scented fl Su, damp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Broad-lvd fountain bush", woody shrub to 3m, angular branches, compound lvs, blue pea-like very showy fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Tree-like shrub to 2m, 7-9-foliate lvs, profuse blue & white fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m shrub/tree, compound aromatic leaves, pea-like blue fl Sp-Su, damp areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Erect re-sprouting shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, white & purple fl Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Erect shrub to 2m, 3-foliate lvs, blue or mauve fl late Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
To 7m evergr shrub/tree, glossy lvs, small cream fl Sp-Su, red berries attract birds, shade. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Nodule-leaved bird-berry", to 6m shrub, dot-like nodules on leaves, creamy-white to yellow-green fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Mountain psychotria", 4-8m shrub/ tree, grey to brown bark, leathery shiny leaves, greeny-white fl Su-Au, oval pink fruit becoming orange to red, forests. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Sneezewood", to 20m decid shrub/tree, lvs compound, whitish bark, attractive scented cream fl Sp-Su, good rose-red wood, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Kiaat", to 16m tree, dark bark, velvety leaves, orange-yellow pea-shaped fl in large branched sprays Sp-Su, distinctive circular pod covered with harsh bristles surrounded by membranous wavy wing, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Round-leaved teak", 10-20m decid tree, yellow pea-like fl Sp-Su, flattened pod, beautiful tree in bloom, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"White cherrywood", 2-5m shrub/tree, pale grey to brown bark, slender stems, thick leathery leaves, white to cream fl in clusters Su-Wi, prickly fruits in profusion. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Cherrywood", 6m shrub/tree, shiny dark green lvs pink when young, creamy to white scented fl Wi-Su, orange fruit, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Twiggy shrub to 60cm, small greyish lvs, discoid yellow fl heads at branch tips Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
2-6m shrub/tree, red-brown bark, spiny branches, white fl Su, attractive green capsules tinged with red, yellow seeds. Sow Sp. Zone 7. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Slender shrub to 3m, purple-brown stems with conspicuous lenticels, long spines, clustered lvs, small white fl in heads Sp, decorative orange fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Erect shrublet to 1m, elliptic lvs, large yellow fl Sp-Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.
Erect shrublet to 60cm, almost round lvs, large compound inflorescence of yellow pea fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1-2m robust shrub, large leaves, lovely yellow pea fl Sp-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Cape beech", 4-20m evergr tree, young lvs red, small green fl Wi-Su, purple fruit, med, easy, beautiful wood. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Dogwood", 5m evergr shrub/tree, glossy leaves, attractive edible berries, med, garden tree. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
1-3m shrub, showy bright yellow fl Sp-Su, flattened capsule, browsed by stock, beautiful in fl, dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Shrub/small tree, frilly yellow bignonia-like fl Sp-Su, extremely showy, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrublet to 60cm, rounded dentate lvs, large fruits Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
See Searsia. The entire genus in South Africa has been re-named.
Erect shrub to 1m, bifoliate lvs, deep yellow fl may have red markings Au - Sp, coastal limestone areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Roepera morgsana (old name Zygophyllum) (Zygophyllaceae) Rothmannia capensis (Rubiaceae) Rubus intercurrens (Rosaceae) Rubus ludwigii (Rosaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1.5m shrub, big yellow fl Sp-Au, 4-winged fruit green then papery-brown, coastal sands. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Wild gardenia", 5-14m evergr tree, fragrant white/yellow bell-shaped fl Su, large round fruits, med, attractive, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Perenn, stout prickly ash white stems, pink fl in clusters. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub/small tree, dark green leaves with white undersides, attractive pink fl Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
1m sparsely branched shrub, leathery rounded overlapping leaves, pink fl with sticky bract-like leaves, Cape endemic. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Shrub/small tree to 5m, grey pubescent stems, greyish hairy lvs, small yellowish fl, globose fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m shrub, aromatic grey leaves, 2-lipped fl of rich tan colour Sp-Su, calyx enlarges in fruit, bracts persist, coastal, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Aromatic shrub to 1.2m, yellow-green roundish glandular lvs, terminal spikes white to pale violet fl Su, very attractive in flower. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Bastard cabbage tree", to 10m tree, smooth grey bark, dark green leaves crowded at end of branches, greenish-cream to yellowish fl in loose heads Su. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Karoo boer-bean", 3-5m tree, twisted gnarled trunk, feathery leaves, showy red fl Sp, woody pods, edible seeds, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Weeping boer-bean", 16m tree, bronze leaves, crimson fl Sp, copious nectar attracts birds & insects, edible seeds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Bush boerbean", 3-10m tree, dense growth habit, showy pink to crimson fl Su-Au, copious nectar loved by sunbirds. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wing-leaved wooden pear", to 8m small tree, grey/brown bark, shiny dark green leaves, sweetly scented white fl with pink flush Su, woody pear-shaped fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
4m evergreen shrub/tree, glossy toothed leaves, bluish-mauve to purple fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2-4m shrub/tree, 3-foliate, small yellowish fl Sp, along rivers in dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
2m shrub, ash-grey leaves, large sprays of wine-coloured berries, extremely attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 6m tree, young leaves red, tiny yellowish fl Su, attractive shiny red fruit, red wood with sheen. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
3-5m shrub/tree, very small white to cream fl Au, very attractive berries, coastal, good hedge plant. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Rosyntjiebos", 1.5m shrub, greenish fl Au-Wi, brown fruits. Sow Au. Zone 9.
"Mountain Kuni-bush", spreading shrub, dark green prominently veined lvs, red fruit, mountainous areas. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Much branched shrub/small tree to 3m, narrow small lvs, cream fl Su, shiny brown fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Kuni-bush", 2m shrub, blue-grey foliage, golden brown fruits Su, good bird shrub. Sow Au. Zone 8.
3m shrub/tree, spiny branches, blue to grey-green lvs, small fl Su-Au, shiny brown fruit, med, hard red wood. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4m shrub/tree, oak-like leaves, greenish-yellow fl Wi-Su, shaggy cream to pinkish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 7.
"Mountain currant", to 4m gnarled shrub/crooked tree, dark rough bark, leathery lvs which turn golden yellow Au, small yellowish fl in short sprays Su-Au, fleshy fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
4m evergr shrub/tree, lanceolate glossy leaves, small fl Su-Au, russet-red fruit, coastal. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
8m evergr tree, scented greenish fl attract bees Wi-Sp, fruit attracts birds, fast, easy, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
4m evergr shrub/tree, graceful drooping branches, small fl Su-Au, orange fruit attract birds, drought hardy. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
3-5m shrub/tree, spiny branches, greyish-green leaves, small fl Au, brown fruits, dry. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1-5m shrub/tree, dark green leaves, tiny yellow fl Au-Sp, decorative fruits, coast. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8.
Scrambling shrub/small tree on dunes, trifoliate dark green lvs, small greenish-yellow fl, shiny reddish-brown fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 3m much-branched shrub, grey-brown bark, olive-green leaves, sprays of fl, chestnut brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Searsia pendulina (Anacardiaceae) Searsia pentheri (Anacardiaceae) Searsia pyroides (Anacardiaceae) Searsia refracta (Anacardiaceae)
"White karee", to 10m willow-like shrub or tree, greenish-yellow fl Sp-Su, easy & decorative. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Common crow-berry", to 6m branched shrub/tree, dark green leaves, small heads of fl Au, glossy orange-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Skeweblaar taaibas", thorny shrub/scrambler, white fl Sp-Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
2-4m spiky shrub/small tree, terminal sprays fl Su, bluish-brown fruit with white bloom. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Searsia rehmanniana (= S. macowanii) (Anacardiaceae) Searsia tenuinervis (Anacardiaceae) Searsia tomentosa (Anacardiaceae) Searsia undulata (Anacardiaceae)
US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Blunt-leaved taaibos", to 5m tree, leathery scalloped lvs, small greenish-yellow fl Su-Au, reddish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 3m shrub, olive-green leaves, greenish white fl Su-Au, beautiful sprays of dark brown fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild currant", 2-5m shrub/small tree, cream fl Wi-Su, grey furry fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub, dark green largish leaves, attractive reddish fruit, drought resistant, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
Securidaca longepedunculata (Polygalaceae) Senecio cinerascens (Asteraceae) Senecio cotyledonis (Asteraceae) Senecio ilicifolius (Asteraceae) Senecio rigidus (Asteraceae) Senna petersii (Fabaceae)
"Wild violet tree", to 6m tree, light grey bark, small pink to lilac/purple fl in profusion Sp-Su, med, seeds difficult to germinate. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
1m compact shrub, ash-grey leaves, showy yellow fl Wi-Sp, very attractive. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Thick-stemmed succ shrublet to 60cm, fleshy cylindrical lvs, yellow fl in dense corymbs Wi-Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.5m sturdy branched shrub, toothed lvs white below, large heads of bright yellow fl Sp. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to 1.5m, roughly hairy stems with dense toothed lvs, clusters of yellow daisy fl Su. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
12m evergreen tree, compound glossy leaves, showy yellow fl in loose branched sprays Wi, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"White milkwood", to 10m shrub/tree, gnarled trunk, milky latex, small greenish fl Su-Wi, fleshy purplish fruit, med, coastal. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Compact reed-like shrub, large yellow fl Su-Au, distinctive hairy seed capsules, showy specimen plant for dry gardens. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Spiny shrub to 0.5m, yellow-green hairy lvs with spines on mid-rib, purple fl Au-Sp, bright orange 1cm fruits, med. Sow Au. Zone 9.
To 1.5m shrub, mauve/white fl, very poisonous yellow fruits, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Bitter Apple", 1m shrub, 1cm yellow spines, deeply lobed spiny lvs, purple fl Wi-Sp, large yellow fruits, med. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Mozambique bitter apple", to 1m, mostly unarmed branches, simple downy lvs, light purple to white fl Sp-Au, bright red 1cm fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Small shrub, slightly hairy compound lvs, lovely yellow pea-like fl in trusses. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
7m evergr shrub/tree, large hairy leaves, showy white fl with golden & purple stamens Wi-Su, capsule has spiny bristles, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"African tulip", to 20m tree with rounded open crown, buttresses on trunk, dark green leaves, brilliant flame scarlet cup-shaped fl, beautiful, Tropical Africa. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub to 1m, stems covered with felt-like hairs, grey green lvs felty below, strongly aromatic, pink, mauve or purple fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1.2m shrub, grey-green aromatic leaves, attractive purple/pink fl Sp-Su, dry areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.
"Carrot tree", 2-7m tree, jagged leaves, clustered small green fl Sp, heart shaped fruit, tree smells strongly of carrots, med, pot. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Katstertbos", to 1.5m robust shrub, pungent leaves, white fl in dense spikes Wi-Su. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 1.2m ash-grey much-branched compact shrub, 1mm long leaves in tufts, fl purple/brown Au-Wi, attractive, very aromatic. Sow Au. Zone 8.
To 1.5m, similar to S.reginae, but leaves are rush-like without leaf blades, orange & blue fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Natal wild banana", 7m tree, very large leaves, blue & white fl any time, good accent plant near water. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
To 1.5m shrub, large basal leaves, orange & blue fl Su-Au, black seeds with orange hair, cut fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100 / US$ 0.25 per Seed
Identical to S. reginae, but with yellow & blue instead of orange & blue fl. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Red bitterberry", small to medium tree, glossy green lvs with clearly visible veins, small greenish-cream to orange fl Su, 1-2cm thinly fleshy orange to black fruit, fruit & bark have toxic alkaloids, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Black monkey orange", to 6m shrubby tree, smooth bark, shiny dark lvs, small clustered greenish fl Sp-Su, edible round yellow fruit, fast. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Spiny monkey orange", 1-7m tree, grey roughish bark, thorny branchlets, oval leathery lvs, dense heads creamy green fl Su, deep yellow woody-shelled fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/small tree to 5m, horizontal branches, gloosy green lvs with toothed margins & covered in raised glands, small creamy green fl Sp-Su, 3-lobed pale brown woody seed capsules with orange fruits, resembles a citrus tree, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Snake bean", 4m tree, leathery lvs, white sprays of sweetly scented fl Sp, sausage-shaped fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m shrub, woolly leaves, small red cone-shaped buds open to straw-coloured heads Au-Su, dry. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Cape everlasting", 1m woolly shrub, large white everlasting fl with purplish centres Su, dry fl. Sow Au. Zone 8.
9m shrub/tree, camphor-scented green lvs, pale velvety below, cream fl Au-Wi, woolly fruits, attractive, coast. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
1m shrub, olive leaves, pink fl Au, damp areas, s/shade. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub/spreading tree, velvety branches, silky hairy compound lvs, racemes large mauve showy pea fl Su, flattened seed pod. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Tree to 5m, rough furrowed bark, lvs in terminal rosettes, creamy white scented fl Sp-Su, 4 winged fruits in clusters in the leaf rosettes. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
6m decid shrub/tree, branchlets shiny purplish brown, white fl Su, greenish-yellow winged fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
3-7m shrub/tree, branchlets spine-tipped, white to pale yellow fl Su, striking plum-red fruits Su-Wi. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
7-25m tree, grey fissured bark, spirally arranged leaves, white fl in spikes, purplish/reddish-brown fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
4-10m tree, peeling flaky bark, pale leaves with silvery silky hairs, cream fl Sp-Su, pink fruit, med. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
"Zig-zag terminalia", to 10m tree with flat crown, grey bark, bluish-green leathery leaves in whorls, white/cream fl Su, reddish-purple fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 2m multi-stemmed plant, sparse very serrated lvs, upright inflorescence of white to pale mauve fl. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
"Wild ginger", 1.5m shrub, highly aromatic foliage, sprays of misty white/pink fl Sp-Su, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Decid tree/shrub to 8m, pale grey bark, lax pinnate lvs, dense panicles greenish-white unisex fl Su, 4-winged seeds, hard wood used for carpentry, Madagas. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
4m shrub/tree, large leaves, large yellow fl late Su, round yellowish fruit, mangrove swamps & along tidal waters. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
3m shrub, compact growth, attractive blue fl all Su, endangered in its natural habitat. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
1m compact habit, interesting maroon fl, very floriferous. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Pigeonwood", to 13m shrub/tree, glossy leaves with serrated edges, small yellowish-green fl Su, dark purple fruits attract birds. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Rock Jackal-coffee", shrub / multistemmed small tree, thick leathery glossy lvs, small white sweetly scented fl in clusters Sp, round red fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
Shrub/small tree, deep shiny green lanceolate lvs, sweetly scented white fl in clusters Sp-Su, black fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Wild mulberry/ Ears of the spirits", to 10m tree, light/greenish brown bark, shiny lvs, very small greenish white fl Su. Sow Sp. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
Shrub to small tree usually scrambling, simple lanceolate lvs with margins rolled under, showy clusters of white fl changing to yellow Su, pollinated by sunbirds & hawkmoths, woody fruits split open to reveal red seeds, med & magical. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
Shrub/tree to 8m, almost white stem becoming corky when older, alternate lvs hairy below, pale green to white fl in clusters Wi-Sp, black seeds with red arils, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Small honeysuckle", 1.5m evergr shrub, glossy leaves, showy white waxy fl Su, red seeds, pot, attractive. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m shrub/tree, Su rain, simple lvs with serrated margins, white erica-like fl Wi-Sp, edible fruits. Sow Sp. Zone 8.
"Mispel", to 3m shrub, leafy bush, clusters of greenish-yellow fl Sp, round yellow fruit, food plant. Sow Sp. Zone 9. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 3m shrub, ovate leaves with wavy margins, white/pale mauve fl in many rounded heads Su-Au. Sow Sp. Zone 9.
10m evergr tree, compound lvs, pea-shaped fl Sp-Su, velvety flat pod, very beautiful tree, fast, short-lived. There is confusion as to whether V. divaricata & oroboides are distinct species. As they are very difficult to tell apart, they have been include
1-2m spreading thorny shrub, pale yellow fl Sp. Sow Au. Zone 8.
Widdringtonia cederbergensis (Cupressaceae) Widdringtonia nodiflora (Cupressaceae) Ximenia americana (Olacaceae) Ximenia caffra (Olacaceae)
"Clanwilliam cedar", 20m gnarled tree, reddish-grey flaking bark, beautiful pale yellow wood, rare. Sow Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 6.00 per 100
"Mountain cedar", 5m evergr conifer, flaking bark, needle-like leaves, fragrant durable wood, container. Sow Sp/Au. Zone 8. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 3m shrub, pale grey bark, purple-red branches with waxy bloom, yellowish-green/whitish fl Su-Au, yellow/red fruit, edible. Sow Sp. Zone 10. US$ 3.50 per Pkt
To 2m much branched shrub, grass-green lvs borne on short branchlets, apple-green fl, burnt-orange to scarlet fruit, food plant. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Small knobwood", 4-7m tree, thorny grey bark, crushed leaves & seeds emit pleasant citrus oil smell, small greenish-white fl in sprays Su, brownish-red fruit. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Knobwood", 8-30m tree, wrinkled grey-brown bark covered with horn-like knobs, shiny dark green leaves, small greenish-white fl Sp, lemon-scented fruit, attracts birds, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
"Buffalo thorn", 9m tree, drooping branches, spines at base of leaves, yellowish fl, copious nectar, shiny reddish berries, med. Sow Sp. Zone 10.
To 2m compact evergr shrub, unusual woody "daisy" with blue fl Sp, endemic to the Soutpansberg, in dry areas. Sow Sp. Zone 9.