This mountain is part of the Hex River mountain system. A substantial snow-fall may last as long as 3 weeks. During sunny days, most of the aloes are in flower. They attract hundreds of nectar seeking birds, such as, the Lesser Double Collared Sunbird and the larger, Malachite Sunbird. Now that the Garden has discarded its mantle of summer dullness, the vegetation takes on an inviting, invigorating appearance.
Little flowers begin appearing on the lawns in the veld and some shrubs start to flower.