Associated with the 70's, suburbia, and swingers, this grass is not my favorite plant, but can look good blowing in the wind, or in a nautralized evironment.

As well as the stunning rocks, sea and amazing wildlife, South Africa is know for its unique ecosystems including the Fynbos ( wikipedia explains it best!), where aloe plants abound.

Lobelia, originally from South Africa, is an amazing bedding plant, but there are also perennial versions. They come is a huge range of colours and sizes, from small, almost baby's breath white clusters, to towering crimson spikes.