Botanical Name: Leonotis leonurus
Common Name: Lion's tail
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, shrubby perennial with a rank, fast-growing habit; usually short-lived; can become scraggly if not pruned
Height 3' - 6'
Spread 3' - 6'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil prefers a well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy: zones 8-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrowly elliptical, to 3" long, oppositely arranged on angled stems; coarsely dentate on margins
Flowers dense clusters of orange tubular flowers in spring and summer - flowers fuzzy
Fruit small capsule - fruit is persistent on stems
 
Propagation:
seed - plant re-seeds heavily
 
Usage:
accent for flowers and long blooming season - fits in well in rustic areas, native plant landscapes and dry slopes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering very drought tolerant when established
Fertilizing slow-release at planting
Pruning head back and thin regularly to show off form
Pests/Diseases mealybugs, aphids
Special Conditions/Other none
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Lamiaceae

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