Melianthus major 'African Honey Bush'

African Honey Bush' is an intriguing shrub, with soft-textured, deeply incised blue-green leaves. Attractive in large planters for a least a couple of years, it may need to go into a container of its own or into the ground as it grows. Although the springtime blooms have a honey fragrance that attracts hummingbirds and bees, the leaves also exude a peanut buttery smell. This large shrub is semi-evergreen when the winters are mild, but it may die back when there is extreme weather.    

Common Name: African Honey Bush

Plant Type:

Mature Size: 6' - 12' tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Cold Hardiness: 20 ° F°

Light: Sun to partial sun

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: Maroon

Bloom Time: Early to late spring

Structure: Mounding shrub

Characteristics: Semi-evergreen, drought tolerant once established, fragrant

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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