Shrubs

Melianthus major 'Antonows Blue' (Honey Bush)

Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue'

Also known as Antonow's Blue Honey Bush

$14.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones8-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Melianthus major 'Antonows Blue' (Honey Bush), 'Antonows Blue', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Melianthus major 'Antonows Blue' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue'
Common name
Antonow's Blue Honey Bush
Mature size
5-8 ft tall × 5-8 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Blue
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained soil. In the PNW, site in a warm, sheltered spot to maximize cold hardiness at the zone edge. Cut back to the base in late winter if top-killed by frost; it often resproutes from the root crown. Provide moderate, consistent moisture during the growing season.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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