Lions Tail is a semi-evergreen upright shrub in the mint family with a woody base and herbaceous stems. It boasts very showy rings of bright orange hairy two-lipped tubular flowers that look great in flower arrangements.
Originally from South Africa, this plant is tolerant of extreme heat, drought, and dry soils.
Plant as a screen or let it naturalize in the landscape through self-seeding. Pollinators love the nectar in this plant and it is often visited by birds, bees, and butterflies.
Can grow to 2x1.5m