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Leonotis, Lion's Ear, Lion's Tail 'Savannah Sunset'

Leonotismenthifolia

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leonotis (lee-on-OH-tis)
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Species
menthifolia (men-thih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Olympia, Washington

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