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    • Photo of Melianthus major 'Purple Haze' foliage by Danger Garden

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    Melianthus major 'Purple Haze'

    Also Known As

    • Honey Bush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Melianthus major 'Purple Haze' plant details

    Melianthus major 'Purple Haze' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring, summer and winter bronze, chocolate and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melianthus major 'Purple Haze'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: francoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: bronze, chocolate and red blooms in spring, summer and winter
    Uses: honey-scented, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melianthus major 'Purple Haze'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    You can't ignore the tropical effect of this pale purplish tinted Honey Bush. (The odd reddish-brown flowers smell of honey - the leaves of peanut butter.) Grows well in mild coastal gardens or heat sinks like Seattle but can be frozen back in nasty winters. It's pretty cool.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Melianthus major 'Purple Haze' plant

    How to Grow Melianthus major 'Purple Haze'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • bronze
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue'

    aka Antonow Honeybush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Melianthus major

    aka Honey Bush, Honey Flower, South African Honey Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Melianthus major foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Melianthus comosus

    aka Tufted Honey Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Melianthus comosus close-up, flower by A. Barra
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    Melianthus villosus

    aka Honeybush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Melianthus villosus foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Melianthus pectinatus

    aka Honey Flower

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Melianthus pectinatus foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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