Melianthus major 'Purple Haze'
Melianthus major 'Purple Haze'
Honey Bush
Scalloped, powdery blue-purple leaves on purple stems form a spreading evergreen shrub in mild climates. Cones of red-purple flowers appear in summer to attract hummingbirds. Poisonous if ingested. (Shrub)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 6-8' tall x 8-10' wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil