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 Notes: |
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