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šæ Lion’s Tail Seeds (Leonotis leonurus) – 25+ Seeds
Bring bold colour and pollinators to your garden with the spectacular Lion’s Tail!
Lion’s Tail (Leonotis leonurus) is a striking perennial shrub from South Africa, producing vibrant whorls of bright orange tubular flowers that resemble a lion’s tail. Flowering from late summer through autumn, it is a magnet for bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds, making it a beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
What’s Included
- š± 25+ Lion’s Tail seeds
- Freshly harvested
- Packaged in a recyclable kraft seed packet
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Leonotis leonurus
- Plant Type: Perennial shrub (grown as an annual in colder climates)
- Height: 1.5–2.5 metres
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Low once established
- Flower Colour: Brilliant orange
- Flowers: Late summer through autumn
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds
Growing Guide
Sow seeds in spring after the risk of frost has passed, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost. Cover seeds lightly with seed-raising mix and keep moist until germination. Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once established, Lion’s Tail is drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance.
These seeds were hand-collected and packed with care here in East Gippsland where this plant is acclimatised. Every packet is carefully labelled and packed to help you grow something beautiful while supporting a small Australian family business.
Packet contains: 25+ seeds