Leonotis Nepetifolia Seeds – Klip Dagga

Leonotis Nepetifolia, also known as Klip Dagga or Lion’s Tail, is a striking ornamental plant that produces clusters of bright orange tubular blooms along tall stems. This fast-growing annual is ideal for adding height and color to garden borders, pollinator gardens, or landscape displays. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, making it both beautiful and beneficial for the environment.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual ornamental plant

• Scientific Name: Leonotis nepetifolia

• Common Names: Klip Dagga, Lion’s Ear, Lion’s Tail, Wild Dagga

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching with tall flower spikes

• Bloom Color: Bright orange tubular flowers

• Blooming Season: Summer to early fall

• Maturity: Reaches 4–8 feet in height; blooms in 90–120 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Warm season crop

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–September

  • Zones 7–8: April–August

  • Zones 5–6: May–July

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, moderately fertile

• Watering: Regular watering until established; drought tolerant once mature

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Uses: Ornamental gardens, landscape borders, pollinator-friendly planting