Honey Bush

Melianthus major

Honey Bush

An evergreen perennial from South Africa, it grows 6 to 10 feet tall and as wide but can be kept smaller by early season pruning, the gray green foliage gives a tropical effect. with foot tall reddish brown flower spikes late winter. Full sun, quite drought tolerant, good as a specimen or accent plant.

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