organic lion's ear
$ 4,50
Leonotis nepetifolia, Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Wild dagga, klip dagga, lion tail, soldier pompom
Lion's ear has orange velvet flowers that look like tarantulas skewered along its square stem. Their nectar is bittersweet and makes us salivate: it's a sweet poison. We can imitate South Africa's Hottentot and, in homage to them, smoke the flowering tops for their euphoric effect.
A non-hardy perennial grown as an annual, to be sown at the same time as tomatoes. 1 m 50-3 m high. It will grow impressively tall in the right conditions: warm and sunny.
about 50 seeds
Seeds certified organic by Québec Vraiproduced here at LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES
In stock
Same procedure as for tomatoes. Sow 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost. Store at between 24°C and 32°C. Transplant when the first true leaves appear, then keep between 16°C and 20°C until transplanting to the garden, in full sun. Minimum 60 cm between plants.
| # of the lot for sale | SDP172 |
|---|---|
| Germination rate for 2024 of the lot on sale | 73% |
| Test germination conditions | Dark, 21ºC |
| Number of seeds per bag | 50 |
