shrub, perennial

Leonotis leonurus | Lion's Tail

Lion's Tail is a widely adapted shrubby perennial. Care depends on region where it is grown. If damaged by winter cold, plants are treated as large perennials and usually regrow from the crown. Prune plants back after flowering to renew flowering wood. Accepts dry summer conditions. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 25F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 6 feet high

Width: 5 feet wide

Evergreen, Semievergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: orange

Flower Season: spring, summer

Wildlife: bees, birds, hummingbirds, butterflies