Leonotis 'Savannah Sunset'

Also Known As

Leonotis menthifolia x 'Savannah Sunset'
Lion's Tail
Savannah Sunset Lion's Ear
Wild Dagga

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Leonotis 'Savannah Sunset' plant details

Leonotis 'Savannah Sunset' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leonotis 'Savannah Sunset'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leonotis 'Savannah Sunset'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Savannah Sunset' has unique, bright orange, furry, tubular flowers arranged in whorls around the stem and medium green, triangular leaves with textured edges. Freely branching and upright. Blooms in early summer unlike Leonotis leonurus which doesn't bloom in our climate until at least September. Apparently hardy to zone 8 but a protected situation, good drainage and a little trial and error might be required.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 8. Orange, furry tubular flowers around stem

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A vigorous Lion's Ear which produces velvety orange tubular blooms that are borne in dense clusters around the upright stems with wider semi-curly rich green foliage. A vigorous growing upright plant that lends itself to containers or flower gardens. Blooms in spring and again in fall. Item # 9311.