Leonotis leonurus (Lions Ears) - Video 1

Botanical name: Leonotis leonurus

Common names: Lions Ears, Lions Tail, Wild Dagga

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Leonotis leonurus
Leonotis leonurus is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its copious orange blossom spikes and is used as an accent or screen in gardens and parks.
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