Leonotis leonurus

Lions Tail

Finally here is your chance fulfilling your childhood desire to become a lion tamer star. Although, the only thing you’ll be taming are Lion’s Tail showy and unusual orange flowers. An outstanding pick for any full sun location, this relatively large perennial will amaze you with its exotic and unique orange blooms from spring to fall. Best of all? Lion’s Tail is an evergreen, has very modest water requirements and pretty much the only maintenance required is the optional trimming down after flowering to keep the plant compact. So pull out your circus hat, put on your showiest costume and go show them tails who runs your garden!

Lions Tail Details

  • Common Names: Orchid of the Desert, Desert Catalpa, Flowering Willow
  • Preferred Light Conditions: Full Sun
  • Height: 3′ – 6′
  • Spacing/Spread: 3′ – 6′
  • Evergreen: Yes.
  • Color: Orange flowers.
  • Texas Native: No, but particularly well adapted to central Texas and Austin

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