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Scientific
Name:
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Melianthus major
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Common Name:
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Honey Bush
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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8-12' X 8-12'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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amongst the first
flowers of the year in late winter; maroon/brown flowers
on stalks up to 2'!!
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F,
resprouting at lower temperatures
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] irregularly
toothed grey/green leaves to 2' in width; very impressive/exotic
foliage plant; best kept at 4-6' tall; deer resistant
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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