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    • Photo of Leonotis leonurus [albus] flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Leonotis leonurus [albus]

    Also Known As

    • White Lion's Ear

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Leonotis leonurus [albus] plant details

    Leonotis leonurus [albus] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leonotis leonurus [albus]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leonotis leonurus [albus]

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Leonotis leonurus [albus] plant

    How to Grow Leonotis leonurus [albus]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Leonotis leonurus

    aka Leonotis leonorus, Leonotis ocymifolia, Lion's Ear, Lion's Tail, Wild Dagga

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leonotis leonurus flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Leonotis ocymifolia

    aka Leonotis menthafolia, Leonotis menthifolia, Leonotis menthifolius, Leonotis ocymifolia var. ocymifolia, DWARF LION’S TAIL, Lion's Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leonotis ocymifolia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Leonotis 'Savannah Sunset'

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Leonotis 'Savannah Sunset' by Patricia Cunningham
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