10 Seeds Leonotis nepetifolia Lions Ear Perennial Wild Dagga

Leonotis nepetifolia, commonly called Lion's Ear, is a striking tender perennial known for its tall stems topped with whorls of fuzzy bright orange blooms. Its unusual tiered flower clusters and upright, shrubby habit make it a bold accent in mixed borders, pollinator gardens, and large containers.
Lion's Ear adds height and long-season color to garden beds, opening its fuzzy orange flowers from mid-summer into autumn. The blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and make excellent cut flowers. Grow it as a perennial in warm frost-free zones or as an annual where winters are cold.
Species: Leonotis nepetifolia
Type: Tender perennial, often grown as an annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching, shrubby
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: Perennial in zones 9-11; annual elsewhere
Germination: 10-21 days at 70-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, light needed for germination
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Pinch young plants for a bushier habit