Lion's Ear

Botanical name: Leonotis leonorus
Family Lamiaceae
Plant type: Perennial
Size: 2 x 2m
Spacing: 2m apart
Aspect: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well drained.
Watering: Water well whilst actively growing
Fertilising: Annually in early Spring with a complete fertiliser.
Flowering time: Most of the warmer months
Pruning: Cut back to about 15cm each Winter.
Climatic Tolerances: Cool to sub-tropical. 1