- Price per 1 packet

Medicinal Herbs

Home / Specialty / Medicinal Herbs

1 / 6

Author:
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leonotis_nepetifolia0.jpg

2 / 6

Author:Kurt Stueber
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leonotis_nepetifolia1.jpg

3 / 6

Author:Kurt Stueber
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leonotis_nepetifolia3.jpg

4 / 6

Leonotis nepetifolia (Lion's Ear) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

5 / 6

Leonotis nepetifolia (Lion's Ear) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

6 / 6

Leonotis nepetifolia (Klip Dagga seed) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

❮ ❯

Leonotis nepetifoliaLeonotis nepetifolia

Christmas Candlestick, Klip Dagga, Lion's Ear

In Stock: 0.078 lb (Total:0.078lb)

Leonotis nepetifolia

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Seed lots

0.1 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

cut

Purity:

90%

Seeds per lb:

432,000

Quantity:

0.08 lb

Collected in:

South Carolina

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

8

Inventory ID:

700055

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Looking for a striking plant with beautiful flowers and traditional medicinal uses? Look no further than Leonotis nepetifolia, also known as klip dagga, Christmas candlestick, or lion's ear. This species of plant belongs to the mint family and is native to tropical Africa and southern India. It can also be found growing abundantly in much of Latin America and the West Indies. Known to grow up to 3 meters high, it has whorls of striking lipped flowers that are most commonly orange, but can vary to red, white, and purple. Its soft serrated leaves can also grow up to 4 inches wide. In Trinidad, the leaves are brewed as a tea for fever, coughs, womb prolapse, and malaria. Attractive to sunbirds and ants, this plant is sure to add beauty to any garden. Try Leonotis nepetifolia today!