Leonotis leonurus Variegatus
Leonotis leonurus Variegatus
Lion's Tail
Eye-catching leaves have the palest green to cream margins with sage green-grey center markings but what is most spectacular are the large hardball size clusters of long tubular spicy orange flowers in October. Needs exceptional winter drainage.  (Tender Perennial or Annual)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Fall 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 20° to 30°F
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming