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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
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
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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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