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Interesting blooms of hummingbird attractant Leonotis menthifolia or Lion's Tail plant |
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Leonotis menthifolia
(Lion's Tail)
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Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Origin: South Africa
Light: Full sun/sun-part shade
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 2-4'
Blooms: Aromatic,
orange, tubular flowers
Foliage: Green,
deciduous
Soil: Sandy. well-drained
Water: Drought tolerant
Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings in mid-summer
Caution: Prickly seeds. Wear gloves.
Uses: Shrub, xeriscaping, fencing, container
Comments: Leonotis menthifolia or Lion's Tail plant is an
interesting tropical perennial plant that self-seeds. It is
low-maintenance, heat and insect resistant and bees and hummingbirds loves its
blossoms.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
