Leonotis nepetifolia - Annual Lions Ear in the Plant ID forum

Ridesredmule

Nov 8, 2013 7:55 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

I read they can get 12 feet tall. No wonder they look so tall.
this one has aa hummingbird in the center behind one of seed pods...

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greene

Nov 8, 2013 8:01 AM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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@Ridesredmule could you possibly post a photo of the lower leaves? Many people only look at the top of the plant and get confused by the upper leaves being similar on the two types - thanks.

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purpleinopp

Nov 8, 2013 8:34 AM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

Great pic, I see you figured it out!

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Ridesredmule

Nov 8, 2013 11:09 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

Do you see the hummingbird in the center??? All you can see is his little winngs....
Greene, i will see if there are still some leaves and get you a picture...

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purpleinopp

Nov 8, 2013 11:20 AM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

Yes, that's awesome! Trying to get great pics of hummers is a fav past-time of mine too. Next spring, any $ spent on yard plants will go to nectar plants only. I know where I can get some Leonotis seeds, if I can remember in a few weeks. Had no idea hummers liked them until seeing this.

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LindaTX8

Nov 8, 2013 6:08 PM CST

Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)

Yes, I've watched the hummingbirds going to nectar on the flowers of that species. Since it gets tall, the hummingbirds don't even have to fly down low like they do with many of the nectar plants.

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Ridesredmule

Nov 8, 2013 6:14 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

Got some more pictures.
this time the foliage of the Leonitus

Lions Tail (Leonotis)
Uploaded by Ridesredmule

rather dry stems

Pointed camera down from top of a short plant for foliage. Hope this helps and I'll try to get foliage on the Per. One.

This one came up in pot on porch

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greene

Nov 8, 2013 8:25 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

Thank you for the photos, they are perfect.

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Ridesredmule

Nov 9, 2013 6:49 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

Thank you. I love helping out...

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LindaTX8

Nov 9, 2013 8:30 AM CST

Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)

It can be quite tall and vertical. Sometimes I cut some back a bit before getting too tall to encourage branching.

I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
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Ridesredmule

Nov 9, 2013 1:02 PM CST

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Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

I couldn't believe how tall they got. You need a pair of gloves to pull them up too.
They are very rough on your hands..

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DavidofDeLand

Nov 9, 2013 3:40 PM CST

Name: David Paul
(Zone 9b)

Its a popular herb in Africa. They dry it and smoke it like Marijauna!

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greene

Nov 9, 2013 4:23 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

It also makes a lovely, relaxing tea.

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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gingin

Nov 9, 2013 6:34 PM CST

Name: Ginger
Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b)

DavidofDeLand said:Its a popular herb in Africa. They dry it and smoke it like Marijauna!

Tis said it will bring you the spirit and vigor of the lion. I had some planted on the graves of my two Rhodesian Ridgebacks ("Lion dogs of Africa") but sadly I managed to kill them. The dogs working with me in tandem to slay the lions

?? Would love some seeds to try again

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greene

Nov 9, 2013 8:25 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

@gingin send me a T-mail with your address and I'll see that you get some seeds in honor of your dogs. I just harvested a ton from a local organic farm property (with permission).

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Ridesredmule

Nov 10, 2013 7:32 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

I'll try to collect some seeds too...I should have plenty..

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gingin

Nov 10, 2013 2:26 PM CST

Name: Ginger
Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b)

Thank you both. greene you have mail. I'll have to look for pictures of my Ridgebacks to post. They really are wonderful dogs...AKA people

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gingin

Nov 10, 2013 3:07 PM CST

Name: Ginger
Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b)

OK this is Rhodie...none too happy to play horsie and "Santa" Payne

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DavidofDeLand

Nov 10, 2013 3:41 PM CST

Name: David Paul
(Zone 9b)

Great looking pooches Gingin!

Heres some pictures I just took of my Leonitus. They start small and the blooms get more developed in time this time of year;... up and through the first freeze here.