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Scientific
Name:
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Melianthus comosus
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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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6'-8' X 2'-4'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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bright orange and
red pendant clusters of unusually shaped blooms in summer
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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deer resistant South
African shrub grown for exotic deeply serrate soft foliage;
a nice addition to drought resistant gardens; when water
is abundant, this variety serves as a large foliage plant
perfect for tropical gardens
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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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