From Southern Africa, these plants do well in full sun to medium shade and are considered pretty low maintenance. Gladiolas Flowers can be yellow, pink, or white, and the plants need full sun to thrive. To overwinter the plant in cold climates, you should take cuttings as cultivars come from seed unreliably. Marigold

Abutilon is a shrub that blooms during the summer. This plant produces flowers that may be white to a purple blue color. The Nolana or Chilean bellflower is a member of the nightshade family (rather than the morning glory family, which they resemble). The flowers usually number a dozen or so blossoms on each spike. Some species may be white or purple-pink, and the stamens appear tipped in gold. Chrysanthemum Numerous species exist, but the most commonly grown is the Aster novi-belgii, with blue, violet, pink, or white flowers, to mention a few colors it comes in. This plant is easy to grow and comes in a range of sizes. AzaleaThese blooms appear during spring and summer. The plant creeps low and the stems will put down roots as they spread. It can be an invasive plant but suppresses weeds nicely. Chicory Bee Balm is a bergamot plant that comes as a hardy perennial. Also known as wild bergamot, the species is Monarda didyma.

The Nemesia plant is excellent for container gardens, as all varieties only grow to about a foot tall or less. Billbergia is an easily grown bromeliad, and they are often grown as houseplants. The leaves are stiff and the foliage is spiny and sometimes mottled. Morning Glory is a vine that grows in moist but well-drained soils. Another member of the Ipomoea genus, it can grow 10 feet tall. They enjoy either full sunlight or dappled sunlight, such as in beds with shelter from trees. They readily self-sow, so remove all plants if you don’t want them there the next year. ForsythiaAconite is a poisonous plant that is beautiful, which brings many people to plant it in their gardens. The flowers tend to be blue-purple or yellow in color, and the plant is native to mountainous areas. A member of the Prunus genus, the flowers may appear in shades of pink, red, or white. The flowers may be single or double, and there are dwarf varieties that do well in small gardens. Ornithogalum

Agapanthus comes in a variety of colors and heights. These showy flowers are produced in colors such as blue and purple. The flower blossoms are mauve to purple and have a vanilla fragrance, with the plant blooming between summer and fall. Hellebore The Ox Eye Daisy belongs to the genus Heliopsis. These perennial plants bloom between July and the first frost, giving gardeners plenty of opportunity to enjoy the blooms. The leaves are lance-shaped and whorl up the stem, while the cluster of flowers is produced at the top of each stem. Bluebonnets Orange or red berries are produced that attract birds to the Hawthorn. They flower best when planted in an area of full sunlight. HeatherThe Dahlia is a tuberous perennial flower that is native to Mexico and South America. The plants form leafy stems and come in sizes from dwarf to large with a huge variety of flower shapes. Brachyscome is also known as the Swan River Daisy. These plants do well in beds, containers, and even hanging baskets. The blooms are saucer-shaped, and the stems have gray, hairy leaves. The shrub may grow to around 15 feet, and many hybrids have been developed that you can enjoy. Acacia

Buttercups belong to the genus Ranunculus. Some of these flowers are highly invasive, while other species are less so. There are three distinct species of butterfly bushes, with the most common as the deciduous Buddlejadavidii. This flowering plant features cone-shaped flowers in colors such as white or purple-red. The Calceolaria or slipper flower is a plant best suited for indoor pots or containers. They can be grown from seed as an annual plant, with none of the plants extending past 16 inches in height and width. Hyssop, which is different from anise hyssop, is a shrub that is semi-evergreen. The plant produces spikes of flowers at the top of each stem, which may be blue-violet, pink, or white.

The Oyster Plant is known by several names, including Moses in a basket, boat lily or Tradescantia spathacea. The Bottlebrush flower or Callisetemon earned its name because the flower looks very similar to a bottle cleaning brush.