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Common Name(s)

Lion’s Ear

Botanical Name

Leonotis leonurus

Family

Lamiaceae

Origin

Southern Africa

Description

Herbaceous perennial to 4 ft.

Flowering Season

Late Summer to Fall

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Moisture

Average to dry, drought tolerant

Nectar Value

2/5 Okay nectar source, Hummingbird plant

FM Stock #

179

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