Lion's Ear

Leonotis leonurus

$20.00
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| Hardiness Zones 8-9

Lion's Ear is a South African perennial or tender shrub to 6 or 7 feet. It has showy whorls of orange flowers in summer. The oblong leaves are frost tender and the whole plant may be killed back in cold weather. In much of the South it is a dependable perennial if planted in a sunny, well-drained soil, kept on the dry side, and if the base of the plant is mounded with coarse sand and mulched for the winter.

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PLANT DETAILS

Hardiness Zones: 8 - 9

Soil: Well-drained

Sun: Full Sun

Seasonal Behavior: Deciduous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Height at Maturity: 4 - 6 Feet

Spread at Maturity: 2 - 4 Feet

Flower Description:

- **Color:** The flowers of **Leonotis leonurus** are bright orange and tubular, arranged in dense, spherical clusters that encircle the stems, creating a striking visual.

- **Bloom Time:** It typically blooms from late summer to fall, sometimes extending into early winter in warm climates.

- **Shape:** The tubular flowers are about 2 inches long and have a fuzzy texture, giving them a "lion's ear" appearance, which is how the plant gets its common name.

- **Attractiveness:** These flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, especially hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.



Foliage Description:

- **Color:** The foliage is a rich, deep green, providing a beautiful contrast to the bright orange flowers.

- **Shape:** The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, measuring about 3 to 6 inches in length.

- **Texture:** The leaves have a slightly serrated edge and are smooth, giving them a sleek appearance.

- **Evergreen:** In mild climates (zones 9-11), Leonotis leonurus remains evergreen, retaining its foliage year-round. In cooler zones, it may lose leaves after frost.

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Sunlight:

- Full Sun: This plant thrives in full sunlight, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It can tolerate partial shade but will produce fewer flowers.



Soil:

- Well-Draining Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much water, as Leonotis leonurus is sensitive to waterlogging.

- pH Range: Neutral to slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.5 to 7.5) is ideal.



Watering:

- Drought-Tolerant: Water young plants regularly until established. Once established, Leonotis leonurus is quite drought-toler

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