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Leonotis leonorus

Lion's Tail

Plant photo of: Leonotis leonorus
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is an upright shrub to about 6' tall and wide. Lion's Tail provides both lush greenery and a durable, drought-tolerant shrub. Tubular bright orange flowers are produced from summer through fall. Plants thrive in desert heat, and can be grown in containers, so plants can be moved to sheltered locations for frost protection.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.