This semi-evergreen to deciduous shrub has upright woody squared stems that form a rounded habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the orange tube-shaped, 2-lipped flowers are arranged in whorls appearing from autumn to winter. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Leonotis leonurus is naturally found in South Africa growing in an open to protected sunny position in well drained fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender. 

Lion's Ear is grown for its flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in low borders or against a sunny wall in small to medium size gardens. It is also grown in containers and in cool climates in conservatories. It establishes from cuttings in one season and is suitable for coastal regions. ID 2210

Leonotis (leon-O-tes) leonurus (leon-UR-us)  

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family