Lion's Ear
Scientific Name
Leonotis leonurus
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
9a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Lion's Ear grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Lion's Ear is Evergreen
Spread
2-3 feet
Height
4-5 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- January
- February
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Flower Color
- Red
- Orange
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Orange/red, summer through winter flowers. | Pests/Diseases: grey mold, spider mites | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
