Leonotis nepetifolia KLIP DAGGA (plant)

Lion's ear, also known as Klip Dagga or Leonotis nepetifolia in Latin, grows in southeastern Africa.
It is a tropical perennial plant.
The lion's ear plant typically measures 2 metres in height by 80 cm in width.

Its flowering is orange throughout the entire summer period.

- Uses

A unique floral architecture of spiky pom-pons

Lion's ear is a spectacular plant, famous for its surprising, spiky pom-pon blooms stacked along towering stems.
Native to tropical Africa and naturalised in warm regions worldwide, this ethnobotanical curiosity instantly adds a graphic, exotic touch to naturalistic gardens.

A haven for biodiversity in the heart of the garden

Its bright orange flowers produce abundant nectar that irresistibly attracts bees, butterflies, and passing pollinators.
Acquiring our vigorous young Lion's ear plant from Ethnoplants allows you to structure your borders with originality and quickly create striking green volume.

A robust crop for collectors of curiosities

Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this robust variety thrives in full sun.
Cultivated exclusively for ornamental landscape display and biodiversity preservation, this historical specimen must not be used for medical preparations or domestic consumption.

- Planting and cultivation

• Pot on the lion's ear plant into a large pot filled with horticultural compost.
• Drain the bottom of the pot with small gravel.
• Water generously during planting.
• Place the plant in full sun after a brief period of adaptation.
• In mild climates, it can be planted directly into the ground in a sunny spot.