{"title":"Leonotis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eLeonotis\u003c\/em\u003e (lion's ear) is a mint relative from Southern Africa and India with a fascinating 'mane' of orange or white flowers around the stem at regular intervals. Leonotis grows into a loose perennial that looks best at the back of the border or in a mixed container.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Growing Leonitis\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn its native habitat, Leonotis can grow to 8' tall, but in the garden it rarely exceeds 4'. Leonotis is a low maintenance, deciduous perennial plant that prefers full sun, well-drained soil and can tolerate periods of drought in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLion's Ear in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHummingbirds and butterflies are strongly attracted to leonotis flowers but deer do not like to eat them...perfect! Combine leonotis with other butterfly or hummingbird attractors such as \u003ca title=\"buddleia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/butterfly-bush-buddleia-davidii-plant-buddleja\"\u003ebuddleia\u003c\/a\u003e, salvia, or lantana to maximize the \"butterfly effect\". In its native Africa, leonotis flowers and leaves are smoked or brewed into tea, creating a mild euphoric\/calming effect. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leonotis-leonurus","title":"Leonotis leonurus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanks to Jimmy Turner, formerly of the Dallas Arboretum, for sharing this winter-hardy form of a plant that we had killed many times. This deer-resistant South African native is found growing in rocky grasslands where it makes a huge 8' tall x 4' wide shrub. For us, Leonotis leonurus is a more demure dieback perennial (4' tall x 4' wide) composed of upright stems and narrow, fuzzy, green leaves. In late October, the clumps burst into bloom with axillary flowers that resemble fuzzy orange golf balls. Leonotis must be kept very dry in winter when growing in climates with cold, wet winters. If that's not enough, Leonotis produces the chemical leonurine which, when smoked (especially the flowers), provides a euphoric feeling. We think growing the plant is euphoric enough. This multi-tasking plant can also be used to treat headaches, fevers, coughs, dysentery, snakebites, and an array of other ailments. How have you lived without a leonotis?\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027188293,"sku":"6158","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Leonotis-leonurus.i-6158.s-21869.r-1.jpg?v=1792425629"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Leonotis-leonurus-1900x350_31d1ad5a-e032-49f0-9d09-1cd814c926b6.jpg?v=1685979306","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/leonotis.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}