50 Lion’s Ear Seeds – Leonotis leonurus

Wild Dagga | Bold Orange Blooms | Pollinator Magnet

Add dramatic, fiery color to your garden with Lion’s Ear (Leonotis leonurus), also known as Wild Dagga. This fast-growing ornamental produces striking whorls of bright orange tubular flowers that stack along tall stems — creating a bold architectural statement from late summer through fall.

Native to South Africa, Lion’s Ear is a drought-tolerant, sun-loving plant that thrives in warm climates and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees in abundance.

🌿 Why Grow Lion’s Ear?

✅Brilliant orange, tiered blooms
✅Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies
✅Drought tolerant once established
✅Fast-growing & easy to maintain
✅Excellent for borders & pollinator gardens
✅Unique architectural plant

📋 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Leonotis leonurus
  
• Common Names: Lion’s Ear, Wild Dagga
  
• Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in colder zones)
• Height: 4–6 feet
  
• Bloom Color: Bright Orange
  
• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
  
• Light: Full Sun
  
• Soil: Well-drained soil
  
• Zones: 8–11 (annual in cooler regions)

🌞 Growing Instructions

1. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
   
2. Sow lightly on soil surface and cover thinly
   
3. Keep soil warm (70–75°F) and moist
4. Germination typically occurs within 10–20 days
   
5. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed

Lion’s Ear thrives in heat and performs best in sunny, dry conditions.

🌼 Landscape Uses

• Pollinator gardens
  
• Cottage gardens
• Xeriscapes
  
• Back-of-border plantings
  
• Statement specimen plant

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Lion’s Ear perennial?
It is perennial in zones 8–11 but grown as an annual in colder climates.

Does it tolerate drought?
Yes — once established, it handles dry conditions very well.

How tall does it grow?
Plants typically reach 4–6 feet tall.

Is it good for pollinators?
Absolutely — it attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.