2022年10月4日 · Whether growing lion’s tail for ornamental horticulture, supporting pollinators, or as an addition to a medicinal herb garden, there are lots of reasons to try to plant this exotic looking shrub in your warm-weather garden.

Leonotis leonurus (Lion’s Tail) is a semi-evergreen, erect shrub prized for its dazzling orange flowers, reminiscent of Lion’s tails. Blooming from late spring through fall, the tubular two-lipped fuzzy flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), of this South African native appear in tiered whorls around the top half of the long upright stems.

Leonotis leonurus, also known as lion's tail and wild dagga, is a plant species in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The plant is a broadleaf evergreen large shrub native to South Africa, where it is very common. [2] It is known for its medicinal properties.

2023年12月19日 · Leonotis leonurus, or lion’s tail, is an evergreen shrub from the mint family (Lamiaceae). The genus name is derived from the Greek words leon meaning “lion” and ous or otis meaning “ear,” in reference to the corolla, which resembles a lion’s ear. These plants are also commonly known as wild dagga.

2024年8月10日 · Unlock a thriving garden with vibrant Lion Tail plants by mastering essential growing techniques! 🌿. ☀️ Lion Tail needs 6-8 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth. 🌱 Well-draining sandy loam with pH 6.0-7.5 is essential for healthy plants. 💧 Water regularly initially, then every 2-3 weeks once established.

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Lions Tail is a broadleaf evergreen, flowering, tropical, upright shrub in the mint family with a woody base and herbaceous stems. It grows rapidly to a mature height of 6 feet and boasts very showy rings of bright orange, hairy, two-lipped tubular flowers that look great in …

2023年9月30日 · The Lion’s Tail, scientifically known as Leonotis leonurus, is a remarkable plant with numerous fascinating qualities. This distinctive South African perennial herb, also referenced as “wild dagga” or “lion’s ear,” possesses a rich history and an array of remarkable attributes that make it stand out among other plants.

Loads of delightful lion’s tail plants grow wild throughout southern Africa. They look exotic to us, but in their native region, these hardy shrubs are common and widespread. They grow in just about every type of soil—in coastal areas and forest margins, in grasslands and among rocks. These members of the mint family grow quickly.

Lion's Tail features showy clusters of orange tubular flowers rising above the foliage in early summer. It has green foliage. The narrow leaves remain green throughout the winter. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Lion's Tail is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth.