Lion's tail (Leonotis leonurus) seeds

Name: Lion's tail (Leonotis leonurus) seeds
Brand: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH
SKU: LEO01
Price: 3.19 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

4.2 (5 reviews)

This plant also called 'Wild Dagga' has a long tradition as a semiluxury food in South Africa.
Contents: Approx. 20 seeds.
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€3.19

Product number: LEO01 GTIN: 4250601202594

Description

Rich in resin, the stimulating inflorescence of the Lion's tail, also know as Wild Dagga, is widely smoked by the Namas (Southern Africa). It is also a traditional natural stimulant and makes a desirable infusion. The alkaloid leonurine, which is responsible for the intoxicating effect, is readily soluble in water and stimulates the myocardial function.

Lifecycle	Annual, Perennial
Species	Lamiaceae
Characteristics	Not winter-hardy
Eventual height	1-3 m
Flower colour	Orange, Red
Flowering months	August, July, October, September

When to sow outdoors	May
Sowing depth	0 cm
Germination temperature	22-28°C
Germination time	1-3 months, 2-6 weeks, irregular
Sunlight	Full sun
Planting distance	50 cm

Sowing and care

Like many other South African species, the seeds of the lion's tail sometimes germinate very slowly. Depending on the origin, the seeds may need the full range of temperatures - from winter cold to summer heat - for successful germination. Also, a certain amount of light is necessary. Later, Wild Dagga can be planted outdoors. In frost-free winters, the plant is perennial. Can also be kept as a houseplant. Loves sun and nutritious soil.

Other names

Botanical name: Leonotis leonurus, Hemisodon leonurus, Leonurus africanus, Phlomis leonurus

German: Löwenschwanz, Leonitis, Marihuanilla, Wild Dagga

English: Wild Dagga, Lion's ear

French: queue de lion, crinière de lion, dagga sauvage

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | 93055 Regensburg, Germany | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

Reviews

Keimling

· 19 July 2022

In der Beschreibung steht, daß die Samen sehr langsam keimen. Das kann ich nicht bestätigen. 5/10 sind innerhalb von 5 Tagen gekeimt. Die Keimlinge sind jetzt nach 7 Tagen schon 2 cm groß.

Sehr langsam

· 12 April 2022

Ich habe Mitte Februar im Gewächshaus gezogen. Leider nicht alle Samen was geworden. Bisher sind sie zwischen 10 und 15 cm groß.

wunderschön

· 22 March 2022

Alle Samen bis auf einen gekeimt. Ich freue mich schon auf die Blütenpracht im Sommer

Hungrig aber Oho

· 3 March 2020

wird sehr groß und erinnert an eine Brennnesel. Angenehme Wirkung !

Sth went wrong

· 6 December 2017

Hi, my seeds germinated easily and most of them, but what made me rate this product low is the fact that you didn't send me Leonotis leonurus but Leonotis nepetifolia seeds. I wanted the other species for some characteristics but as everything went OK and they germinated I rate it with 2 stars.