Leonotis, Devil's Pincushion, Klip Dagga, Lion's Ear, Lion's Tail 'Shrimp Cocktail'

Leonotisnepetifolia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leonotis (lee-on-OH-tis)
Species
nepetifolia (nep-eh-ti-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Barbourville, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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