LEONOTIS

Lion's Ear or Lion's Tail. Statuesque, bold, tawny orange and wildlife-friendly.

Genus of about 9 species of aromatic annuals, perennials and evergreen to semi-evergreen shrubs from upland grassland and rocky areas mainly in southern Africa.

In the mint family, square-stemmed and producing a stately plant up to 6ft from an early planting it carries its flowers in stages up the stem. In colder areas to maintain it as a perennial it can be pot grown and moved into shelter at the end of the season. A very good butterfly plant.

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Evergreen
To semi evergreen(deciduous in cold climates) shrubs or sub shrubs.
Herbaceous
Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

Annuals, perennials
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
Full sun

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Additional Features

	Good to know	Square stems carrying showy, 2-lipped flowers.
	Pests & Diseases	red spider mite, whitefly, botrytis if in greenhouse or conservatory. Should be fine if grown outside
	Place of origin	South Africa and other tropical regions.