Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major
Dramatic blue-grey foliage with a unique peanut butter scent.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 3-10 Ft.
- Height
- 7-10 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 7 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 2
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Create design onlineAbout Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major is a striking evergreen shrub known for its architectural presence and bold, glaucous blue-green foliage. The large, deeply serrated leaves emit a distinct peanut butter aroma when crushed, adding a sensory layer to the garden. It features a suckering growth habit, reaching impressive heights in rich, well-drained soils. While primarily grown for its foliage, it produces tall, maroon flower spikes in mild climates. It thrives in full sun to part shade and is drought-tolerant once established.