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Lion’s
Ear
Leonotis leonurus
(L.) R. Br.
lay-oh-NO-tis
lay-oh-NOOR-us
Lamiaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name Greek, for lion’s ear. Leonurus is Greek for lion’s tail
(BA1).
Natural
range:
South Africa
Recognition:
Large, coarse mint with tetragonal stems and opposite lanceolate leaves with the
margins entire to crenate. Flowers in large whorls, the corolla orange, the lip
fringed.
‘Harrismith
White’ is a cultivar with white flowers.
Leonurus
nepetifolia
(L.) R. Br. is an annual herb escaped from cultivation in the Southeastern U.S.
Landscape
uses:
Border or mass planting.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions |
Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Leonotis leonurus |
Lion’s Ear |
Exotic |
Perennial
Semi-evergreen
Shrub |
FA-WI
(HUX) |
3’-7’
(BA2) |
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SU-PS
ME
(PBCC)
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Potentially invasive |
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