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Melianthus, Honey Bush, Honey-Flower 'Purple Haze'

Melianthusmajor

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Genus

Melianthus (me-lee-AN-thus)

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Species

major (MAY-jor)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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