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Plants of merit: Giant Honey flower, Melianthus major

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The genus Melianthus, literally known as honey flower is among only three genera within the Melianthaceae, a small family native to Africa and India. The Medianthus major lends itself to countless exquisite combinations, growing next to the spectacularly blue Eucalyptus glaucescens, and also knitted together byroving bands of Mexican feather grass, Stipa tenuissima.

Author: Hinkley, Daniel J.
Publisher: F & W Publishing Corp.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2004
Goods & services distribution, India, Africa, Channels of Distribution, Distribution, Company distribution practices, Honey plants

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Blue-ribbon catmints: these long-blooming perennials are tough, companionable winners

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Catmints add a splash of color to any summer garden after other flowering plants have faded. They will grow almost anywhere in the US and thrive in poor soil and full sun. The only hazard faced by catmints are their effect on cats, who may become destructive in their ecstasy over catmint's smell.

Author: Hinkley, Daniel J.
Publisher: F & W Publishing Corp.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1996
Cover Story, Growth, Catnip

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Meadow rues: lacy foliage and misty flowers grace these carefree perennials

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Meadow rues, or thalictrums, are really members of the buttercup family. There are more than 130 species and are know for being hardy. Most species will tolerate partial shade and they work well as secondary components in woodland gardens. Descriptions of several species are given.

Author: Hinkley, Daniel J.
Publisher: F & W Publishing Corp.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1996
Varieties, Perennials, Perennial plants

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Subjects list: Methods, Flower gardening
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