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Lion's Tail

Leonotis Leonurus

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Overview

Lion's Tail (Leonotis leonurus), also known as Wild Dagga, captivates with bright orange, tufted, globe-shaped blossoms atop tall, 4-6 foot stalks. Indigenous to South Africa, this sun-loving perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and enjoys well-drained soils. Its eye-catching flowers bloom in summer to fall, while its whorled leaf arrangement adds lush texture. Drought-tolerant once established, it's a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators, enhancing any water-wise garden design.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — this plant provides a textural backdrop for other garden flora

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — globe-shaped blossoms atop tall

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — orange flowers in the garden

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — each about 2 inches across; indigenous to South Africa, this sun-loving perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and enjoys

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — it's a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet, image 35

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — Drought-tolerant once established; often heralded for its bold and unique floral display, image 51

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — enhancing the natural charm of the design; shrub with orange blooms

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — captivates with bright orange; its eye-catching flowers bloom in summer to fall, while its whorled leaf, image 47

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — as it is drought-tolerant once established and enjoys well-drained soil conditions; though occasional deadheading, image 62

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — this plant provides a textural backdrop for other garden flora; it is well-suited to xeriscaping, image 65

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — enhancing the natural charm of the design

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — it's a favorite among gardeners looking to add a dash of exotic flair to their landscapes

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — Often heralded for its bold and unique floral display; each about 2 inches across

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — This plant has an erect and branching habit; drought-tolerant once established, image 57

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — Its eye-catching flowers bloom in summer to fall, while its whorled leaf arrangement adds lush texture; globe-shaped blossoms

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — it's a favorite among gardeners looking to add a dash of exotic flair to their landscapes; orange flowers in the, image 56

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — orange flowers in the garden; it's a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators, image 67

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — it's a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators; as it is drought-tolerant once established and enjoys well-drained soil

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — Indigenous to South Africa, this sun-loving perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and enjoys well-drained soils; that can grow

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — shrub with orange blooms; which bloom profusely in late summer to fall, image 68

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — Drought-tolerant once established; often heralded for its bold and unique floral display

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — though occasional deadheading can promote further flowering.<br><br>With its lush; captivates with bright orange, image 63

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — Drought-tolerant once established

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — Indigenous to South Africa, this sun-loving perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and enjoys well-drained soils, image 49

Photographs by 15 contributors

Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0 · source
Michael Gaylard from Horsham, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Guus Gorter, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
SAplants, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
JMK, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Shane Storms, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jeff Turner from Santa Clarita, CC BY 2.0 · source
Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Koshy Koshy from Faridabad, Haryana, India, CC BY 2.0 · source
Roan Fourie, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Hatem moushir, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
TopTropicals.com, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Jean from Shelbyville, KY, CC BY 2.0 · source
Timothy Haig-Smith, CC BY 2.5 · source

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