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Leonotis leonurus
Lions Tail
Lion's Ear
Plant 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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