Medicinal Seeds, Klip Dagga, Organic Seeds, 100 Seeds Per Pack, Leonotis Nepetifolia, Organically Grown, GMO Free, Seed Packs
Name: Klip Dagga
Scientific Name: Leonotis nepetifolia
Lion’s ear is a tall annual with a long bloom period which is native to tropical Africa and Southern India. This plant is an absolute Hummingbird magnet! At 10-12 feet tall it can be easily be seen by them and by you! The leaves and flowers contain stachydrine and leonurine which is said to calm the nerves and produces a mild euphoria. A tea made from this is said to heal burns, ease symptoms of fever or cold, and can combat malaria. There is a long list of potential medicinal uses for Leonitus Nepetifolia.
Origination: Africa and Southern India
Recommended Uses: leaves are brewed as a tea for fever, coughs, womb prolapse and malaria
Height: 8-12 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-11
Flower Color: Scarlet (Dark Red), Red-Orange
Characteristics: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Uses: Ornament, Medicinal Herb
Flowering Period: Early Summer to the first frost
Growing Instructions:
Sow seeds at a depth of about 1/8”. It is best to start seeds indoors and move outside. An ideal transplant size for leonitis nepetifolia plants is about 4-5”. For the most part , klip Dagga seeds germinate easily and hold viability well. Water thoroughly every 1-3 days and keep in a well-draining soil. Fertilizing is optional.
Justin (verified owner) –
Sprouted very fast
Sheri (verified owner) –
Haven’t d yet..
Sam –
Hummingbirds in Jacksonville, Florida and Mandeville, Louisiana love this plant. They battle over it everyday.
Deborah Klingener (verified owner) –
The mature plants are a source of comments by all who have seen them.
Sandra House (verified owner) –
Just planted today
John Sauls (verified owner) –
So far none have germinated
Janice S. (verified owner) –
Love the look of this plant.
Have a garden of odds nd unusual. Good edition!
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Melissa R. (verified owner) –
Planted and ready sprouting a couple days later!
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