Leonotis leonurus ‘Lions Ear’
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'Wild Dagga' LAMIACEAE. These are very large and impressive plants grown mostly as annuals with vivid orange flowers. The flowers are long tubes and clustered in dense whorls around the 4 to 10 foot tall stems. Use in the back of the boarder or even in a large, deep pot in full sun to light shade. The neighbors will ask about this one. Plant them in groups and space out each plant about two and half feet, needs some space. This species is closely related to Phlomis. Native from South Africa, were it is found growing on grassy scrub lands and along roadways, blooming in late summer into fall. Full sun in well draining but moisture retentive soils, when plants are established they will grow very well even in dry soils. Chrysanthemum-Lemony scented leaves. Zones 9-11. Germination in 1 to 8 weeks at 65-75F. Surface sow the seeds and keep moist but not wet. Where not hardy start very early, best to start inside and plant out seedlings when danger of frost is past in spring. 30 seeds.