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Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
 Melianthus comosus
Family: Melianthaceae
Honey Flower
Origin: South Africa
large shrub 5-10 ftsmall shrub 2-5 ftfull sunmoderate waterornamental foliagered/crimson/vinous flowersethnomedicalattracts butterflies, hummingbirdssubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Melianthus comosus is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub. The large, grey-green, serrated leaves are clustered towards the tips of the branches. The small, nectar rich bird pollinated flowers are borne in a short cluster, followed by a four-winged bladdery capsules which are often as decorative as the

flowers.

Melianthus comes from the Greek word Meli = honey and anthos = flower meaning that it has abundant nectar. The brightly colored red flowered petals produce an abundance of nectar that attracts Sunbirds, bees and butterflies.

It prefers light, well-drained, good garden soil.


 
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower

Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower


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   3279 Melianthus comosus - seeds
Honey Flower. Melianthus comosus is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub. The small, nectar rich bird pollinated flowers are borne in a short cluster, followed by a four-winged bladdery capsules which are often as decorative as the flowers.
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Per pack: 6 seeds2 Pack(s) in stock
2.95  
 


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