Seeds from Melianthus comosus Tufted Honey Flower. This drought tolerant attractive multi stemmed shrub is great in dry shade in zones 9 to 11. This is a smaller scale version of our Melianthus major. Growing to about 6 to 7 feet this low maintenance perennial from South Africa will give your garden a dose of tropical foliage. The flowers are striking, unusual. Large, red flowers eventually become bracts that persist for weeks.