| Botanical name | Melianthus comosus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October The bell shaped flowers are bright red with black markings at the throat and are borne in clusters in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Touch-me-not |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Does well in coastal gardens. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Interesting info | This srub has strongly aromatic leaves. |
| Other languages | Karoo kruidjie-roer-my-nie (A) |
Melianthus comosus (Touch-me-not)
- Botanical name: Melianthus comosus
- Common name(s): Touch-me-not
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A fast-growing shrub with strongly aromatic leaves. The bell shaped flowers are bright red with black markings at the throat and are borne in clusters in spring. Does well in coastal gardens. Attracts sunbirds.
Family: Melianthus
Synonym: Melianthus insignis
Botanical Pronunciation: me-lee-AN-thus
Melianthus comosus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October
The bell shaped flowers are bright red with black markings at the throat and are borne in clusters in spring.
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