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Melianthus comosus

by Johan Wentzel

Melianthus comosus
Common Name
Small maroon honey flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Melianthus comosus is a fast growing, drought resistant shrub, with attractive feathery-green foliage and orange sweet pea-like flowers. The nectar-rich flowers attract sunbirds. Suitable for mixed border, thrives in any soil - full sun, prune to keep neat
Plant Description

Melianthus comosus is a fast growing, drought resistant shrub, with attractive feathery-green foliage and orange sweet pea-like flowers. The nectar-rich flowers attract sunbirds.

Melianthus comosus is suitable for mixed border, thrives in any soil - full sun, prune to keep neat.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kruidjie-roer-my-nie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Free State, Karoo
Habitat
Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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