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Honey Flower

Melianthusminor

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Genus
Melianthus (me-lee-AN-thus)
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Species
minor (MY-nor)
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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

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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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Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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