Lions Tail Leonotis Seeds

Description

Leonotisleonurus

Lion’s Tail, Wild Dagga

Lions Tail Leonotis Seeds

Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, Tender Perennial Herb
Bloom: Late Summer to Fall
Flower: Showy bright orange, tubular, two lipped in whorls on square stem, Fragrant leaves
Height: 3-6′ tallx1.5-3′ wide
Light: Full sun, at least six hours sunlight per day
Soil: Rich to average, well drained
P.H: 6.6-7.5
Moisture: Adequate deep watering every few days. Likes regular moisture but is drought tolerant
Zone: 8-11
Use: Harvest leaves and flower petals throughout growing season. Medicinal. Accent, annual border or containers, cut flowers, specimen, xeriscaping. Deer resistant. Lions Tail Leonotis attracts hummingbirds
Tolerances: Variety of soils, somewhat infertile
Notes: Benefits from top dress of compost 
Native to Southern Africa

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Leonitis leonurus Seed Propagation
Indoors: Sow 1/8″ deep on moistened media, thinly cover & firm. Keep lightly moist, at room temperature until germination
Outdoors: Direct sow 1/8″ deep after danger of frost. Light soil cover, press to firm & water