Perennial means enduring. Unlike annuals that live and die in one season, any plant that endures the winter and grows for three or more years is called a perennial.

The non-woody ones, or herbaceous perennials die down and lie dormant during the cold season but grow back bigger than ever when the weather warms.

Size Category   (Based on plant heights)

Large	over 1.2 m
Medium	60 cm - 1.2 m
Small	up to 60 cm

 

Clivia
		Ideal plant for dry shady area.  Main flowering time is early Sept to Oct.  Flowers range from cream to yellow.  min 10o
Silverdust - Cineraria
		Silver grey foliage plant that provides that provides a lovely accent to perennial beds, borders and rockeries.  Great as a dot plant or edging.    min 10o
Gerberas
		Brilliant daisy-like flowers in an exciting range of colours including red, pink, orange, yellow and white.   min 10o
Pink Passion - Tapien Hybrid Verbena
		This is a disease resistant and free flowering landscaper's favourite.  Fertilise regularly in Spring and Autumn using a controlled release fertiliser.  Prune to maintain shape. min 10o
Pearlwort - Sagina subulata
Large		An evergreen mat forming perennial with small dark green leaves and small white flowers in late Spring and early Summer.  Ideal for rockeries and ground cover. min 10o
Coral Fire - Lxora
Large		A hardy perennial that flowers profusely throughout the warmer months.  The vibrant tangerine coloured flowers adds interest to your garden when grown as a hedge or in a pot. min 10o
African Violet - Saintpaulia
Small		A popular plant often grown indoors.  An attractive evergreen with green scalloped, slightly hairy leaves.  Beautiful single or double flowers are produced throughout the year. min 15o
Mortii - Alocasis
Medium		Evergreen, large velvety green arrow shaped leaves, strikingly marked with cream.  Requires warmth and humidity.  Ideal for indoors in cooler climate or in a well sheltered position in tropical gardens. min 15o
Tail Flower/Gemini - Anthurium andraeanum
Medium		Evergreen, erect, long stalked, oval leaves with a heart shaped base.  Has long lasting bright red/crimson spathes with yellow spadices. min 15o
Zebra Plant - Aphelandra squarrosa 'Louisae'
Medium		Evergreen, erect and compact, bearing spikes of waxy, bright yellow flowers in late summer.  Glossy green foliage has white veins and midribs. Ideal for indoor. Apply liquid fertaliser in growth stage. min 13o
Agapanthus - Agapanthus praecox
Medium		Evergreen, clump forming perennial with attractive green strap like leaves. During summer produces a large head of beautiful, white to blue flowers on tall strong stems.
Bromeliads - Aechmea recurvata
Medium		Bromeliads grow in almost any type of conditions.  They are distinguished by their bold, usually rosette foliage and showy inflorescences.  The majority of species are moderate in size and suitable for container culture.
Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia reginae
Medium		Clump forming perennials with long stalked, bluish green leaves. Has beak-like, orange and blue flowers in boat shaped, red edged bracts mainly in spring and summer.
Peace / Madonna Lily - Spathiphyllum wallisii
Small		Evergreen, tufted, rhizomatous perennial.  Has clusters of long, lance-shaped leaves.  Fleshy, creamy-white spadices of fragrant flowers in white spathes are produces in spring and at other times. min 15o
Baby's Tears - Soleeirolia soleirolii
Small		Evergreen, invasive, prostrate perennial with small, round, vivid green leaves that form a carpet.  May choke other plants if not controlled. min 15o
Mondo Grass - Soleeirolia soleirolii
Small		Evergreen, clump- or mat-forming perennial with grass-like, glossy, dark green foliage.  Spikes of lilac flowers in late summer are followed by blue-black berries min 15o

Symbols Key

	Prefers Sun		Prefers Partial Sun		Tolerates Full Shade
	Prefers Well Drained Soil		Prefers Moist Soil		Prefers Wet Soil
	Half Hardy: 0o min		Frost Hardy: -5o min		Fully Hardy: -15o min
pH	Needs Acid Soil

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