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Perfect for adding a tropical look to landscapes, this fast-growing plant brings texture and contrast to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique \u003cstrong\u003eblue-gray foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e with dramatic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a bold \u003cstrong\u003earchitectural focal point\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and eye-catching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a \u003cstrong\u003etropical\/exotic look\u003c\/strong\u003e to gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant nectar-rich flowers (in warm climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: \u003cstrong\u003e1 live plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize may vary depending on season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cstrong\u003eMelianthus major ‘Antonow’s Blue’\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon name: African Honey Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Evergreen shrub (semi-evergreen in cooler climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: \u003cstrong\u003e6–10 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: \u003cstrong\u003e4–8 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Blue-gray, deeply serrated leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Cut back to shape or control size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: \u003cstrong\u003e8–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay die back in colder climates and regrow from roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from frost in cooler regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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