The secondly largest continent in the world , Africa exhibit frightful biological diversity . The great arid deserts of Sudan , the riotous Congo hobo camp and the nature rich cape realm of South Africa all survive within the tremendous continent . Africa is home to a number of bloom plants that have garnered popularity throughout the world for the ravisher of their efflorescence .

Oleander

A member of the dogbane family , rose bay ( Nerium rose bay ) is a flowering evergreen plant shrub or small tree diagram that reach an modal stature of between 6 and 10 feet . A indigen of Northern Africa and Southeast Asia , Nerium oleander boasts long spear - shape leave accented by clusters of vasiform flower , which may be sensationalistic , pink , white or red-faced , depending on the cultivar . The shrub is a pop ornamental and may be used as a privacy screen , hedgerow or specimen plant life . Oleander does best in full sunlight in USDA zones 8 to 11 , though it will tolerate some refinement . The plant is quite adaptable and will maturate in besotted or dry soils so long as they ’re well draining . Use caution with this plant life in a menage with youngster or pets , as the plant life is toxic if ingested .

Lion’s Ear

A member of the mint family , lion ’s ear ( Leonotus genus Leonurus ) is an upright perennial that extend to an average height of about 6 feet . A native of South Africa , lion ’s auricle is notable for its barren stems and clustering of orange or red bloom , which are highly attractive to both birds and butterfly . Lion ’s pinna is a versatile industrial plant that make for well as a perimeter plant in a butterfly garden . The perennial will produce its best efflorescence in full sunlight in USDA zone 9 to 11 . Lion ’s ear is quite drought tolerant and should be plant in a well - draining , rocky or flaxen grease . supplementary watering is not necessary .

African Iris

Also call fortnight sword lily , African iris ( Dietes iridioides ) is an erect flowering recurrent native to Eastern Africa and South Africa . Reaching an middling top of 2 to 4 feet , African iris produces thin , blade - comparable leaves and distinct depend three - petaled prime that have a flatten appearance . The white-hot , dingy and yellow flowers of the works seem in flushes every two weeks or so during the grow time of year . African flag is best suited to USDA zone 8 to 10 . Though the plant will tolerate poor soils , a well - debilitate , moist dirt is best . African iris prefers partial or dappled sunlight , rather than all day sunshine . Water frequently during the uprise season , and deduct pee during the wintertime .

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