Leonotis Nepetifolia Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Leonotis Nepetifolia is an upright flowering plant grown for its distinctive orange to reddish-orange flower clusters and tall growth habit. It is suitable for flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, containers, and ornamental landscape planting. The plant grows well in full sun with well-drained soil and regular moisture. It is commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates and can grow as a perennial in warm regions.

Features

• Produces orange to reddish-orange flower clusters
• Upright flowering growth habit
• Suitable for flower beds and borders
• Ideal for containers and cottage gardens
• Suitable for ornamental landscape planting
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Suitable for warm-season garden growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Leonotis nepetifolia
• Common Name (US): Lion's Ear
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright annual or perennial plant
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 20 to 25°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 120 to 240 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 90 cm