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Wild Dagga / Lion's Tail

Wild Dagga, or Lion's Tail (Leonotis leonurus) is perennial shrub native to the Southern parts of Africa and has found a home in a number of gardens with moderate winters. Plants produce showy, bright orange flowers attractive to hummingbirds and a host of other beneficial insects. Wild Dagga's low fertility and water requirements - consider it drought tolerant after its first year of establishment - make it an ideal plant for xeriscaping setups. Mature plants in flower can reach well over five feet tall.

Perennial plants require a year of growth prior to flowering. Plants can be grown in colder winter climates but must be brought indoors and overwintered.

Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 25 seeds (0.06 gram), OG

Wild Dagga, or Lion's Tail (Leonotis leonurus) is perennial shrub native to the Southern parts of Africa and has found a home in a number of gardens with moderate winters. Plants produce showy, bright orange flowers attractive to hummingbirds and a host of other beneficial insects. Wild Dagga's low fertility and water requirements - consider it drought tolerant after its first year of establishment - make it an ideal plant for xeriscaping setups. Mature plants in flower can reach well over five feet tall.

Perennial plants require a year of growth prior to flowering. Plants can be grown in colder winter climates but must be brought indoors and overwintered.

Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Wild Dagga / Lion’s Tail
Scientific Name:
Leonotis leonurus
Description:
A hardy perennial shrub that produces large tubular orange flowers that hummingbirds love.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), and Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21)
Seeding Depth:
1/8 in.
Days to Sprout:
7-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
68-75
Plant Spacing:
3-4 ft.
Plant Height:
5 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
365+

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