Leonotis nepetifolia KLIP DAGGA (15 seeds)

Leonotis nepetifolia, also known as lion's ear or klip dagga, is an exotic herb native to Africa.
It belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
It measures 2 metres in height by a good metre in width.
This variety produces magnificent orange flowers throughout the summer.
The lion's ear seeds are fine, elongated, brown in color, and measure 3 to 5 millimetres in length.

Uses

Giant annual plant for the back of landscape flowerbeds:

This spectacular annual plant stands out for its fast growth, which can reach 2 to 2.50 m in just a few months.
Perfect for the back of flowerbeds, it brings a strong architecture and a unique verticality to your outdoor designs.

Original blooming in neon orange balls in the garden:

It showcases bright orange flowers arranged in layered balls with a geometric and particularly unusual aesthetic.
This unique floral graphics inevitably attracts curiosity and enhances contemporary or exotic-inspired gardens.

An ethnobotanical gem for a collector's garden:

A true pillar of African and Caribbean ethnobotany, this historical species possesses an immensely rich cultural past.
This rare seed is highly sought after today by collectors eager to preserve global biodiversity.

Sowing and Seed Germination

• The most favorable period to sow klip dagga is from the month of May.
• Sowing earlier will not yield good results due to the lack of heat.
• Sow the seeds in a seed tray.
• Use a fine, well-draining, high-quality potting soil.
• Cover them with only 2 millimetres of fine soil.
• Water gently using a hand sprayer.
• Place the seed tray in a location where the temperature must be at least 25°C.
• Germination will begin 15 days to 3 weeks after sowing.

Very fast growth.
Beautiful orange blooming in summer.
Original and rare herb.
Open-pollinated, untreated seeds available for purchase.