Leonotis leonurus, also known as lion's tail and wild dagga, is a plant species in the Lamiaceae family. The plant is a broadleaf evergreen large shrub native to South Africa and southern Africa, where it is very common. It is known for its medicinal and mild psychoactive properties but no part of the plant is used as a hallucinoge.
Leonotis leonurus contains a chemical constituent leonurine that has been reported to be used in traditional medicine for curing a wide range of ailments.
It is attractive to pollinators and Perfect for cutting.
Plant lion's tail in full sun to enjoy its flush of color in midsummer. Prune back branches that extend beyond the desired shape of your lion's tail shrub with a pair or sharp, sterilized garden clippers.