Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane)

Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower with spiky green leaves in a close up.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange tubular flower growing among spiky green foliage on a stem.

Botanical name: Leonotis nepetifolia

Common names: Urus mane, Naivasha Apricot

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Shrubby, semi-woody, perennial or semi-evergreen subshrub to 2m high with a 1m spread. Very unusual funny flower! The plant grows through it! Very similar to leonotis menthifolia, but leaves are large and about triangle shape. After bloom, the new growth just keeps growing up through the flower. Tolerates poor soil. A super magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, the hummingbirds will sip for as long as ten seconds or more from one flower. Fun in cut flower arrangements too.

Similar plants: Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane)


Image gallery: 10 images
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower close up on a green spiky spherical stem
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower with spiky green head on a single slender stem
Leonotis nepetifolia (Lions mane) orange flower cluster close up on a green spiked base
Leonotis nepetifolia (Lions mane) orange flower cluster emerging from a dense, green, spiked circular base
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower head on green stem and leafy plant close up.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower cluster at top of tall green stem with jagged leaves.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Lion's mane) green leaves branch closeup against a background of white stones.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Lion's mane) green leaves with serrated edges attached to a central plant stem.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) green plant leaves close up for unique botanical textures
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) green leaves branch upward with serrated edges and textured veins.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) green leaves with spiky center plant
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) green leaves surrounding the center cluster
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower close up on a tall green stem
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flowers gathered in a dense spherical cluster on a stem.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Lion's mane) green plant with serrated leaves growing from tall square stems.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Lion's mane) with lush green leaves and distinctive tall square stems in view.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower close up on a green spiked central stem.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower cluster radiating outward from a dense green spiked base.
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) orange flower clusters on a green stem close up
Leonotis nepetifolia (Urus mane) spherical orange flower clusters growing along a narrow green stem


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