Leonotis leonurus
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Lion’s Tail Leonotis
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 4-6' x 4-6' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Irregular |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen perennial shrub to 4-6’ tall x 4-5’ wide. This attractive and popular species features upright stems of narrow serrated dark-green foliage that has a pungent scent when crushed. Eye-catching whorls of fuzzy tubular bright-orange flowers appear on the branch tips late-spring through fall attracting butterflies hummingbirds and bees. Prune yearly after flowering to promote a more dense-growing specimen. For colder climates this species is hardy to about 20° F where it will freeze but is likely to regenerate new foliage from its base in spring. Well-suited as an accent or backdrop to lower-growing annuals and perennials. Requires a well-drained soil and while this species has low water needs once established a more lush-looking plant is achieved with a regular watering schedule. Thrives in a full to partial sun exposure.
