{"product_id":"leonotis-leonarus-lions-tail","title":"Leonotis leonarus - Lion's Tail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeonotis leonarus - \u003c\/i\u003eLion's Tail, Wild Dagga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeonotis\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003eleonarus\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis native to South Africa. This arresting fast-growing plant features lance-shaped dark green leaves and stunningly orange tubular fuzzy flowers (resembling lions' tails) that appear at intervals on long upright stems. You can count on blooms from late spring to the fall. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Evergreen shrub, Perennial \u003c\/strong\u003ein mild climates \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e4-6 feet tall and spread. Needs vigilant pruning to shape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell-drained \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to establish (first couple years); Low afterwards. Drought-tolerant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to fall \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eTraditionally, often used for medicinal purposes. Fragrant when leaves are bruised. Exceptionally beautiful when grouped with lavender and purple-blooming salvias and flowers. Deer resistant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003eCommonly used for Mediterranean, coastal, and cottage gardens. Floral arrangements. Excellent as a 'screening' plant or for a wall-side border. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto Credit: J. Agcongay, C. McKowen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay Plant Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50778235470141,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0382\/9058\/7693\/products\/Leonitis_leonorus_-_Lions_tail_-_photo_credit_MG_joy.jpg?v=1777279747","url":"https:\/\/uc-master-gardeners-of-monterey-bay-plant-sales.myshopify.com\/products\/leonotis-leonarus-lions-tail","provider":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}