Leonotis leonurus
Lions Tail
Lion's EarPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Leonotis leonurus |
Principal Common Name | Lions Tail |
Common Name(s) | Lion's Ear |
Synonym | |
Description | A hairy squared stemmed shrub with showy whorls of tubular orange flowers covered with a fine coat of hairs. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | South Africa |
Height Range | 4 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 4 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 |
Leaf Color | Bright Green |
Leaf Texture | Hairy : Toothed |
Form | Shrub |
Flower Color | Orange |
Flower Time | Summer : Fall |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Attracts Birds : Attracts Butterflies : Color : Cut Flower : Drought tolerant : Evergreen : Flower : Form |
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