Lion’s Ear
Leonotis menthifolia
Lion’s ear has tawny orange tubular flowers on circular discs that make it an excellent pollinator plant! The flowers begin in Spring, and continue through the Fall. In coastal areas of California it has been known to bloom year-round. Tolerant of many conditions, it is disease resistant, deer resistant, and drought tolerant.
Water: Light water once established
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Evergreen perennial shrub to 3' tall
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Origin: South Africa
Additional Characteristics: Deer Resistant
Lion’s Ear