Lion’s Ear (Klip Dagga)

Delightfully unique tubular orange flowers appear on spiky pincushion-like spheres that form at intervals up stems. Klip Dagga is very easy to grow and absolutely stunning in late summer waving in the breeze. Plants can grow 8-12′ tall and may require staking late in the season and in high wind areas. All parts of the plant, especially flower petals, have wide ranging medicinal uses and are said to have a mild calming and euphoric effect. Hummingbirds and other pollinators go mad for this plant. The pincushion flower bracts are difficult to handle but fun to look at and are interesting in dried flower arrangements. Related to Lion’s Tail/Wild Dagga, but easier to grow and more productive. 

20 organic seeds

KEY GROWING INFORMATION

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, providing warmth. Pot on to a 3-4" container 3-4 weeks after sowing. Harden off and transplant outdoors into well-drained soil after last frost when plants are 4-5" tall. Grows very tall; may require staking to avoid leaning and falling over.