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| Plant Number: 4.272.050 | USDA Zone: 9 - 10 |
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 | Leonotis leonurus) |
| Common name : Orange Lion's-tail |
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| (= L. ocymifolia) Lion's-tail is a South African plant, usually grown in tubs and other containers for its stunning display in late summer and fall. Plants form a bushy, upright mound of bright green leaves, producing tall spikes of bright orange flowers, arranged around the stem in shaggy pompoms. Prefers a full-sun location for best flowering. Terrific for cutting, and attractive to hummingbirds. Mother plants may be wintered indoors just like a Fuchsia, and cuttings taken in late winter will root in a few weeks time. Seldom available, this plant is a must-have for the serious collector.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Orange
Blooming Time
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Spread
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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