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Updated 22 June 2006

Botanical Name	Family Name	Description
Adenophora khasiana	Campanulaceae	Hardy clump-forming perennial to 20cm. Pendulous blue bell-shaped flowers summer. Sunny well-drained position.
Adhatoda vasica	Acanthaceae	Fast-growing evergreen shrub to 3m. White flowers. Open protected site.
Adriana klotzchii	Euphorbiaceae	Spreading shrub to 2m. Small red-tinged flowers in short spikes spring/summer. Coastal, sandy soil, salt tolerant.
Aloysia triphylla	Verbenaceae	Evergreen shrub 3m x 3m, lemon-scented leaves. Racemes of light lavender flowers autumn. Well-drained light soil, light shade.
Alpinia caerulea	Zingiberaceae	Clumping plant to 3m high. Spikes white flowers, blue edible fruits. Hardy, well-drained moist soil, shade.
Alyxia ruscifolia		Medium to tall shrub to 3m. Small flowers in terminal heads, followed by orange/red fruits. Spring/Summer. Semi-shade, ample water. Suitable for container.
Ammobium alatum
Andromeda polifolia	Ericaceae	Evergreen shrub to 40cm. Tiny white/pink urn-shaped flowers spring. Loose open humus-rich acidic soil, shade.
Angelica archangelica	Umbelliferae	Fast-growing aromatic biennial to 1.5m. Dense heads small flowers summer. Filtered light, moist well-drained soil.
Angelica pachycarpa	Umbelliferae	Ornamental, semi-evergreen perennial. Heads green flowers in summer. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Sun or shade.
Anthemis maritima	Compositae	Perennial to 25 cm with white flowers in spring-summer. For sunny position
Aquilegia elegantula	Ranunculaceae	A compact perennial to 30 cm. Flowers of red sepals - yellow petals. Well drained soil - light shade
Aristea major	Iridaceae	Evergreen perennial to 1.5m. Tall spike of blue flowers summer-autumn. Sun, moist well-drained soil.
Artemisia afra	Compositae	Silvery shrubby perennial to 60cm. Clusters yellow flowers in autumn/winter. Well-drained soil, full sun.
Artemisia molinieri	Compositae	Small upright shrub to 1m. Fairly hardy, suit small gardens. Full sun, good drainage. Rare.
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'	Compositae	Fast growing shrub to 1 m. Tolerates dry conditions - full sun.
Azara microphylla	Flacourtiaceae	Upright small tree/shrub. Yellow fragrant flowers in early summer. Not drought tolerant.
Baloghia imophylla
Bartlettina sordida		Shrub to 3m. Young stems densely hairy. Broad. Toothed leaves. Dense heads of fragrant violet flowers. Open, well-drained soil..
Bauhinia galpinii	FABACEAE	Spreading shrub to 3m. Orange-red flowers in showy clusters summer/autumn. Sun/pt shade.
Bocconia frutescens	PAPAVERACEAE	Large shrub/small tree to 4m with large divided leaves. Summer Flowers. Full sun, well-drained soil.
Brachyglottis greyi	Compositae	Mound forming spreading evergreen shrub. Tiny yellow, daisy-like flowers. Cool climate, sunny position. Well-drained soil.
Calamintha nepeta	LABIATAE	Aromatic herb to 60cm. Requires fertile soils. Mauve flowers.
Calycanthus occidentalis		Shrub to 3.5m high. Strongly aromatic. Large fragrant red flowers. Sunny position. Fertile humus-rich soil
Calytrix oblonga		Tall shrub or sml tree (2-8m) high. Loose clusters small pink flowers, purple fruits. Well-drained rich moist soil
Calytrix tetragona		Shrub to 2m. Terminal heads white/pink flowers spring/summer. Well-drained soil, part-full sun.
Campanula rapunculoides	CAMPANULACEAE	Spreading perennial to 1m. Racemes of violet flowers. Well-drained soil, sun/shade.
Campanula rotundifolia	CAMPANULACEAE	Perennial. White/blue pendulous flowers in summer. Good drainage, part shade/sun.
Capparis mitchelli	CAPPARACEAE	Shrub/tree to 8m. Large white/cream flowers, large berries. Well-drained soil, suits dry conditions.
Capparis spinosa
Carissa bispinosa	APOCYNACEAE	Evergreen shrub to 3m. Suitable for hedging. Clusters of tiny white tubular flowers. Red fruit. Full sun. Well-drained soil.
Carissa macrocarpa		Dense, fast-growing, spreading shrub to 3m. White flowers, red fruits. Spring/summer. Well-drained soil. Full sun.
Cavendishia acuminata	ERICACEAE	Evergreen shrub to 1.8m. New pink growth. Tubular scarlet flowers to 2cm spring/autumn. Humus-rich soil, filtered sun.
Chamaedorea microspadix		Clumping, thin-stemmed palm to 3m. Oblong leaf blade to 55cm, velvety above, blue-green beneath. Scarlet fruits. Semi-shade to full sun. Humus-rich soil.
Chelone obliqua	SCROPHULARIACEAE	Showy perennial. Rose-purple tubular flowers on tall stems summer/autumn. Moist rich soil, full sun/part shade.
Cordyline stricta	AGAVACEAE	Evergreen multi-stemmed shrub to 2m. Attractive black berries after flowering. Sun or shade, moist soil.
Cordyline terminalis	AGAVACEAE	Evergreen multi-stemmed shrub to 2m. Attractive bright-red berries. Sun or shade, moist soil.
Crinodendron patagua	ELAEOCARPACEAE	Evergreen shrub to 3m. White flowers summer. Shaded sheltered site, moist well-drained soil.
Crotalaria agatiflora	LEGUMINOSAE-PAPILIONOIDEAE	Open shrub to 3m. Large greenish-yellow pea flowers spring/summer. Sunny sheltered site. Rich well-drained soil.
Cuphea caecilae	LYTHRACEAE	Shrub to 1m. Orange-red tubular flowers. Good drainage and fertile soils. Water in summer. Rare.
Cuphea oreophila	LYTHRACEAE	Evergreen shrub to 1m. Red flowers. Sunny protected position. Water in summer. Rare.
Cymbopogon ambiguus	GRAMINEAE	Aromatic perennial clump-forming grass, long seed heads, silky-haired spikelets. Open, sunny, well-drained fertile soil.
Derwentia derwentiana		Dwarf to small shrub to 5m. Large poppy-like fragrant yellow flowers summer. Sun, well-drained sited.
Derwentia perfoliata	SCROPHULARIACEAE	Decorative spreading sub-shrub to 1m. Many terminal pale-blue flowers summer. Moist free-draining acid soil.
Dianthus polycladus	CARYOPHYLLACEAE	Compact low-growing perennial. Single pink flowers on long stems summer. Sunny position, well-drained fertile soil.
Dianthus superbus	CARYOPHYLLACEAE	Loosely tufted perennial. Purple-pink fragrant flowers. Sun, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.
Diospyros whyteana	EBENACEAE	Shrub to 6m, suitable for hedging. Reddish new growth spring/summer. Well-drained moist soil. Shelter from wind.
Doryanthes excelsa	DORYANTHACEAE	Evergreen to 1.5m. Large deep red flowerheads on long stem spring-summer. Sun/part shade, well-drained soil.
Doryanthes palmeri	DORYANTHACEAE	Evergreen. Spectacular flower heads to 4m, reddish-brown flowers winter/spring. Part/full sun. Rich well-drained soil.
Drimys winteri	WINTERACEAE	Shrub/tree to 15m. Clusters fragrant cream flowers spring/ summer. Cool climate, shelter. Moist well-drained soil.
Duvernoia adhatodoides	ACANTHACEAE	Evergreen shrub to 3m. Racemes aromatic white/mauve flowers summer. Pt shade, humus-rich moist soil.
Ensete ventricosum	MUSACEAE	Banana palm-like habit. Leaves with bright red mid-rib. Flowers in long drooping spikes. Full sun. Rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Erica bauera		Open, sparsely branched shrub to 1.5m. Pendant, small white or pink tubular flowers. Summer. Rich, moist, well-drained soil, slightly acidic. Full sun.
Erica glandolosa
Erica quadrangularis
Erica sessiliflora		Erect shrub to 2m. Green flowers in dense spikes to 6cm. Spring. Full sun, well-drained neutral to acid soil.
Escallonia bifida		Small tree to approx. 6m; thick, low branching trunk with spreading, irregular crown. Dense clusters white flowers in late spring to early winter. Partial to full sun in well-drained soil.
Escallonia resinosa		Evergreen shrub suitable for hedging. Numerous small greenish flowers. Well-drained soil, full sun.
Euonymus alatus	CELASTRACEAE	Deciduous shrub to 3m. Red autumn leaves. Good light, sheltered position. Fertile well-drained soil.
Euphorbia millii		Slow growing, thorny, semi-succulent, branched shrub to 1m. Small red flowers – red bracts. Mainly sping. Open, well-drained soil. Full sun.
Euryops linearis	COMPOSITAE	Shrub to 1.5m. Prune for shape. Yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer. Full sun. Rare.
Exochordia korolkowii		Deciduous, erect shrub to 1.5m. Green/white flowers. Fertile well-drained soil, frost hardy.
Fuchsia arborescens	ONAGRACEAE	Erect shrub to 5m. Clusters erect rose-pink flowers summer. Sheltered humid site, well-drained soil.
Fuchsia cinnabarina	ONAGRACEAE	Erect/spreading shrub to 2m. Pink flowers spring/summer. Moist well-drained fertile soil. Sun/part shade.
Fuchsia minutiflora		Erect bushy shrub, or semi-climbing shrub to 2m. Solitary purple-red flowers with slightly paler petals. Moist, well-drained fertile soil in part shade.
Geranium microphyllum	GERANIACEAE	Carpet forming perennial with pink flowers. Moist sheltered position. Vigorous grower.
Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata'	LABIATAE	Perennial groundcover. Carpet forming to 10cm high, blue flowers. Full sun-light shade.
Grevillea australis	PROTEACEAE	Shrub to 2m. Terminal racemes scented cream flowers winter-summer. Well-drained acidic soil, semi-shade.
Grevillea rogersii
Grevillea thelemanniana ssp obtusifolia
Greyia sutherlandii
Hakea corymbose		Small shrub to 2m. Many fragrant, yellow-green flowers in leaf axils. Fertile well-drained soil. Full sun.
Hakea decurrens		Small to medium, slender shrub, 1-3m high; suckers. Racemes 102cm long, flowers white. Winter/Spring. Tolerates a range of soil types, in shade to full sun.
Hakea gibbosa		Small, bushy shrub, 1-3m. Clusters cream-white flowers. Woody fruits. Winter-Spring. Moist to wet soils, suits most soil types.
Hakea verrucosa		Small, spreading shrub to 2m. Prickly foliage. Attractive species, flowers turning from white to red on maturity. Autumn-spring. Hardy. Full sun to part shade
Hebe topiania		Many-branched, evergreen shrub to 1m. Terminal; heads of many small white flowers. Summer. Light shade. Moist, well-drained soil.
Heimia salicifolia	LYTHRACEAE	Semi-evergreen bushy shrub to 1.5m. Yellow flowers in summer. Not for dry conditions.
Heterocentron elegans	MELASTOMATACEAE	Prostrate evergreen trailing perennial. Bright purple flowers in summer. Part shade, moist well-drained soil.
Heteropterys angustifolia	MALPIGHIACEAE	Evergreen scrambling shrub. Heads of pink winged fruits. Cooler areas.
Hibbertia pallidiflora	DILLENIACEAE	Shrub to 50cm high, 1.2m wide. Golden-yellow flowers winter/spring. Shade, light loamy soil.
Hibbertia riparia	DILLENIACEAE	Shrub to 50cm, 80cm wide. Golden flowers winter/spring. Well-drained soil. Sun/semishade.
Homalocladium platycladum	POLYGONACEAE	Evergreen spreading scrambling shrub to 1.5m. Sun/part shade. Rich moist, well-drained soil.
Hosta sieboldiana	HOSTACEAE	Clump-forming perennial to 1m high. Racemes of trumpet-shaped white flowers. Shade. Rich. Moist, well-drained soil.
Hypericum balearicum	GUTTIFERAE	Evergreen large spreading shrub. Star-shaped single yellow flowers in summer-autumn. Light shade. Fertile well-drained soil.
Hypericum beanii	GUTTIFERAE	Vigorous tall evergreen shrub. Clusters large star-shaped yellow flowers summer. Part shade, fertile well-drained soil.
Hypericum canariensis	GUTTIFERAE	Spreading shrub to 3m high. Many yellow star-shaped flowers. Part/full sun. Fertile well-drained soil.
Iberis pruitii	CRUCIFERAE	Perennial to 15 cm with white-lilac flowers. Well drained soil: shaded cool conditions.
Idesia polycarpa	FLACOURTIACEAE	Shapely tree to 12m. Fragrant greenish flowers, red berries spring/summer. Full sun/part shade, fertile moist well-drained soil.
Impatiens oliveri	BALSAMINACEAE	Shrub to 1.5 m. White-pink flowers. Fullsun/part shade, fertile moist soil.
Indigofera gerardiana	LEGUMINOSAE-PAPILIONOIDEAE	Deciduous shrub to 3m. Spikes purple/pink pea flowers summer. Open site, well-drained soil.
Jovellana violacea	SCROPHULARIACEAE	Shrub to 2m. Mauve flowers spotted purple-yellow throat. Well mulched soil, protected area.
Kunzea ambigua	MYRTACEAE	Shrub to 4m. Fragrant white flowers in dense clusters spring-summer. Open sandy soil, adaptable.
Kunzea montana	MYRTACEAE	Shrub to 3m. Pale yellow globular flower heads spring/summer. Adaptable. Sun, well-drained soil.
Lamiastrum galeobdelon 'Variegatum'	LABIATAE	Spreading perennial to 30cm. Yellow flowers. Prefers moist soils - shaded position.
Lepichenia salviae		Shrub to 2m. Inflorescence spike-like; red flowers in whorls. Well-drained soil, semi-shade.
Lilium lancifolium 'Flore Pleno'	LILIACEAE	Flowers pendulous double orange, purple-spotted summer/autumn. Full sun.
Lilium mackliniae	LILIACEAE	Bulbous herb. Flowering stem to 50cm, 2-3 'nodding' pink flowers summer. Well-drained light soil, light shade.
Liriope platyphylla		Clumping perennial to 45cm. Clusters violet flowers, black berries summer. Sun/part shade, well-drained soil.
Lobelia laxiflora	CAMPANULACEAE	Clump-forming perennial to 1m. Clusters red & yellow flowers. Sun/part shade. Well-drained moist rich soil.
Mandevilla laxa		Climber to 5m. Clusters highly fragrant white/ivory flowers summer. Shade. Deep rich well-drained soil.
Melaleuca coccinea		Shrub to 2.5m. Dense heads bottlebrush-like red flowers spring-autumn. Sun, clay-based soils.
Mimulus aurantiacus		Multi-branched shrub to 1m. Tubular dark-orange flowers spring-summer. Moist well-drained soil. Open position.
Myrtus apiculata		Evergreen shrub to 4m. Small cream/white flowers, dark purple berries summer/autumn. Moist well-drained soil, sun/light shade.
Olearia pannosa
Onixotis triquetra		Cormous perennial to 40cm. Dense spikes pink/white star-shaped flowers spring. Moist-wet soil, suits pot culture.
Ozthamnus obcordatus		Small spreading shrub. Many yellow flowers in dense heads. Well-drained soil, sunny site.
Pelargonium betulinum	GERANIACEAE	Hardy ground-cover for sunny positions. Pink flowers in spring. Good in coastal gardens.
Penstemon glaber	SCROPHULARIACEAE	Perennial to 25 cm. Purple flowers - well drained soil: cool conditions.
Pernettya mucronata		Evergreen to 1m. Cool acid soil areas only. Usually white flowers followed by berries. Moist soil.
Pisonia umbellifera		Tree to 20m, rounded spreading crown. Large pink flowers winter/spring. Well-drained soil; filtered sun/semi-shade.
Rhigozom obovatum		Much branched spiny shrub to 3m. Yellow funnel-shaped flowers spring/summer. Sun, well-drained soil.
Rhododendron kiusianum		Evergreen shrub to 1m. Tiny purple/pink/white flowers spring/summer. Damp humus-rich well-drained soil, part shade.
Salvia dorisiana	LABIATAE	Fragrant shrubby perennial to 1m. Magenta flowers autumn-winter. Shade tolerant, well-drained light soils.
Salvia elegans		Upright, spreading shrub to 1.8m by 3m wide. Deep green leaves – long, slender sprays; fragrant yellow flowers. Winter/spring. Partly shaded site. Well-drained soil.
Salvia glutinosa	LABIATAE	Perennial herb to 1m. Yellow brown-veined flowers in loose racemes summer. Well-drained soil, open position.
Salvia pallida	LABIATAE	Perennial to 40 cm. Elongated flower heads blue/violet. Good drainage, open conditions.
Salvia pulchella	LABIATAE	Fast-growing to 2m tall for sunny position. Forms large clump. Red flowers.
Santolina chamaecyparissus		Spreading evergreen shrub to 50cm. Yellow flower heads summer. Well-drained soil, sun.
Saxifraga paniculata		Mat forming perennial. Spread 25cm to 5cm high. Creamy white flowers in small heads to 30cm high. Summer. Free-draining, fertile soil. Part shade.
Senna barclayana		Perennial shrub to 1m. 3-5 yellow flowers on short stems autumn/winter. Light well-drained soil, full sun.
Sisyrinchium bermudianum	IRIDACEAE	Rhizomatous clumping perennial. Blue flowers, yellow centre. Sun, well-drained soil.
Sisyrinchium californicum	IRIDACEAE	Clumping perennial to 40cm. Yellow starry flowers spring/summer. Well-drained soil, open position.
Sisyrinchium idahoensis	IRIDACEAE	Tuft-forming evergreen for pots and gardens. Blue flowers in spring. Needs sunny spot.
Sisyrinchium striatum	IRIDACEAE	Clumping perennial to 40cm. Tall stems of pale yellow purple-veined flowers summer. Well-drained soil, open position.
Solanum diflorum		Shrub to 1.5m. White flowers and round red fruits in pairs along stems. Pots and garden.
Sparrmannia africana		Evergreen shrub to 5m. Clusters white flowers. Sunny sheltered position. Well-drained moist fertile soil.
Stachys officinalis		Perennial. Dense spikes pink flowers to 45cm summer/autumn. Open well-drained position.
Synadenium grantii		Erect, succulent shrub to 4m. Dark, glossy-green, oval leaves. Heads deep red flowers, attractive bracts. Autumn. Light, well-drained soil. Full sun. Poisonous.
Tagetes lemmonii		Fast-growing shrub to 1.5m. Golden-yellow flowers autumn-winter. Well-drained soil, sunny position.
Trithrinax acanthocoma		Single-trunked palm to 3.5m, fan-shaped leaves. Cream flowers and fruits. Moist alkaline soil, sun.
Tsuga canadensis		Slow growing tree to 20m, broad pyramidal crown. Pendulous tips on thin branches. Needles greyish brown 7 hairy when young, maturing to deep green. Slightly acidic, deep, well-drained soil. Protected site.
Tuecrium marum		Erect shrub to 50cm. Small purple flowers in whorls, summer. Well-drained soil, sun.
Ugni molinae		Shrub to 2m. Many small white flowers in spring, edible berries. Well-drained moist fertile soil.
Ugni montana		Densely branched shrub to 1.5m high. Small white flowers. Dark red fruits. Part to full sun. Well-drained moist acid soil.
Veronica longifolia		Perennial to 1.2m. Flowers pale blue to lilac. Soil lime free - moist.
Vestia foetida		Evergreen shrub to 2m. Lemon-yellow tubular flower spring/summer. Rich well-drained soil, sun/light shade.
Viola delphinifolia (syn. V. pedatifida)		Tufted clump-forming perennial to 10cm. Deep violet flowers spring/summer. Good drainage, light shade.
Viola jaubertiana		Clump-forming perennial to 10cm. Blue flowers 2cm diam. spring/summer. Damp humus-rich well-drained soil, part shade.
Viola odorata 'Compte de Brozzo'		Fast growing. Double white strongly perfumed flowers winter-spring. Sun/part shade.
Viola sororia		Deciduous violet. large white, purple-veined flowers in spring before leaves. Fertile soils. Water in summer.
Virgilia oroboides var. capensis		Fast-growing tree. Fragrant mauve flowers summer. Well-drained soil, sun.
Wachendorfia thyrsiflora		Dense clumping herb. Many yellow flowers on 1.5m spikes summer. Moist-wet conditions, open position.
Wachendorfia thyrsiflora		Dense clumping herb. Many yellow flowers on 1.5m spikes summer. Moist-wet conditions, open position.