Leonotis leonurus, Lions Ears, Lions Tail, Wild Dagga

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Leonotis leonurus, Lions Ears, Lions Tail, Wild Dagga

Leonotis leonurus
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Lions Ears, Lions Tail, Wild Dagga
Origin: South Africa
large shrub 5-10 ft

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Shrubby, semi-woody, perennial or semi-evergreen subshrub to 6FT high with a 3FT spread. Tolerates poor soil. Wild Dagga is smoked or made into a medicinal tea by the Hottentot tribe of South Africa. Because of its euphoric effects, Wild Dagga is often referred to as a Cannabis substitute. Used in Eastern medicine as euphoria, purgative, and vermifuge. See Special Effects of Leonotis

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1145 Leonotis leonurus - Lions Ears
Lions Ears. Shrubby, semi-woody, perennial or semi-evergreen subshrub with orange flowers, the plant keeps growing through the flower! Everblooming. Used in Eastern medicine.

1 gal pot

8 plant(s) in stock

14.95
Sale: 9.95

4212 Leonotis leonurus - seeds
Lions Ears. Shrubby, semi-woody, perennial or semi-evergreen subshrub with orange flowers, the plant keeps growing through the flower! After bloom, the new growth just keeps growing up through the flower. Everblooming. Used in Eastern medicine. Tolerates poor soil. A super magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. Fun in cut flower arrangements too.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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