Leonotis leonurus Ipheion and really pale in size

and really pale in size compared to the foliage

slightly moist

provides a euphoric feeling

The winter interest and color combinations possibilities of this architectural 2' wide specimen are endless

Leonotis leonurus Ipheion and really pale in sizeThanks to Jimmy Turner, formerly of the Dallas Arboretum, for sharing this winter hardy form of a plant that we had killed many times. This deer resistant South African native is found growing in rocky grasslands where it makes a huge 8' tall x 4' wide shrub. For us, Leonotis leonurus is a more demure dieback perennial (4' tall x 4' wide) composed of upright stems and narrow, fuzzy, green leaves. In late October, the clumps burst into bloom with