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Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Common Milkweed, Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia Silkweed is a milkweed that has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Common Milkweed, Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia Shat has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Com Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia Silkweed is a milkweed that has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Common Milkweed, Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia S a milkweed that has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Pro-Lawn Evergreen500g SeedAn all seasons evergreen grass mixture. Dark green colour. Super turf quality. Quick ground coverage. Heat tolerant. Stays green throughout the year. Grows in full sun, semi-shade and full shade conditions. Germination can be expected 5-10 days after sowing. Form tufts, not a creeper. Frost resistant.

The genus name Catha is derived from the Arabic common name for this plant khat and the species name edulis is a Greek word meaning ' edible '. It is derived from the leaves of this tree being used in teas by the Bushmen, as it contains the habit-forming stimulant cathinone. In South Africa, this plant’s foliage is regarded as a drug, since the drug cathinone, which is extracted from it, is listed in the Drug Act. Trading in the foliage of Catha edulis or processed cathinone is illegal in South Africa. It is however NOT illegal to grow Catha edulis plants in South Africa. Catha edulis commonly known as Khat or Bushman’s Tea is a large, slow growing, evergreen shrub, reaching a height of between 1 and 5 meters. In equatorial regions it may grow as a tree and reach a height of 10 meters. It is native to East Africa and Arabia but is also found scattered in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, mostly from the mist belt, moving inland. It is also found in the Western Cape and Mpumalanga, growing in woodlands and on rocky outcrops. It grows in arid environments, and once established thrives in full sun at a temperature range of 5-35°C. It has bright green leaves that turn to a pleasing yellowish colour in autumn. Its beauty is also complemented by its upright crown, and somewhat drooping branches, resembling a eucalyptus from a distance. Bushman's tea is attractive in the garden. It can be planted in groups or in mixed beds where it gives height all year round and beauty in the autumn months. Catha edulis also has some medicinal uses and is widely used against respiratory diseases. It is often sold in nurseries and used by landscapers because of its beautiful autumn colors. The wood of Bushman's tea is also used for a number of purposes. It is hard and fine-grained, and therefore is good for firewood and furniture. The bark is also used as an insect repellent and the stem for fence poles. Generally Khat makes an excellent house-plant. It prefers full sun, but will grow happily in partial shade, and it likes warm, dry conditions. It is slow growing, so could be kept for several years as a smallish indoor shrub or on a patio in a pot.

  WILD OLIVE TREE   Olea Africana     You are bidding on 5 seeds     Examples of Olea Africana bonsai     Very hardy, evergreen, drought resistant tree with silvery leaves and scented, greenish flowers in early summer followed by edible purple-black fruits from March to July.  The fruit is popular with people and birds.  It has rough dark bark. Good bird and insect tree that also makes a beautiful bonsai subject.  This neat decorative garden tree can cope with very adverse growing conditions and the addition of two handfuls of lime in the soil when planting will promote faster growth. Older specimens develop a very wide crown therefore it needs space. Plant in sun or partial shade. The timber is beautiful and much sought after. It has many magical and medicinal uses.  Grows up to 5-10m.   Sowing instructions will be emailed after purchase   Shipping Options:   Post Office FastMail  (delivery in 4-5 working days) R39.00 for the first item (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item Couriers (Pta / Jhb / Dbn / Cape Town / Klerksdorp / Potchefstroom / Nelspruit / Bloemfontein - delivery in 1-2 working days) R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item Couriers (East London / PE / George - delivery in 2-3 working days) R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item   Couriers (Knysna - delivery in 3-4 working days)   R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item     If you are unsure if the courier delivers to your area, please message me to confirm   Courier delivery prices quoted are for the cities listed above.   The courier will deliver to other smaller towns but there is a R80.00 outlying area surcharge payable for deliveries to outlying areas (eg. Louis Trichardt, Pofadder, etc)      

  WILD OLIVE TREE   Olea Africana     You are bidding on 5 seeds     Examples of Olea Africana bonsai     Very hardy, evergreen, drought resistant tree with silvery leaves and scented, greenish flowers in early summer followed by edible purple-black fruits from March to July.  The fruit is popular with people and birds.  It has rough dark bark. Good bird and insect tree that also makes a beautiful bonsai subject.  This neat decorative garden tree can cope with very adverse growing conditions and the addition of two handfuls of lime in the soil when planting will promote faster growth. Older specimens develop a very wide crown therefore it needs space. Plant in sun or partial shade. The timber is beautiful and much sought after. It has many magical and medicinal uses.  Grows up to 5-10m.   Sowing instructions will be emailed after purchase   Shipping Options:   Post Office (delivery in approx. 7-10 working days) R39.00 for the first item (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item Fastway Couriers (Pta / Jhb / Dbn / Cape Town / Bloemfontein / Klerksdorp / Potchefstroom / Pinetown / PMB / Nelspruit / Rustenburg / Amazimtoti / Ballito / East London / PE / Knysna / George) R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item   If you are unsure if the courier delivers to your area, please message me to confirm   Courier delivery prices quoted are  ONLY  for the cities listed above.   The courier will deliver to other smaller towns but there is a  R80.00 outlying area surcharge  payable for deliveries to outlying areas (eg. Louis Trichardt, Pofadder, etc)