Leonotis, Klip Dagga ~ 25 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
Klip Dagga | Leonotis nepetifolia
A fast-growing tropical annual, Klip Dagga has a playfully strange, Seussian sort of beauty–and this playfulness is magnified by the swooping, darting hummingbirds that come to drink its nectar. Despite its origins, Klip Dagga is very adaptable: It thrives in a range of soils and conditions–even in containers–and reaches up to 10 feet tall! It's fuzzy, orange, tubular flowers emerge from round masses of pincushion-like bracts that appear intermittently along its ridged, green stems. All parts of this plant have been used in traditional medicines for the treatment of various ailments.Seed Starting Successfully
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Details
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.
Rituals and indigenous wisdom influence Peruvian artist Caro Arévalo's work deeply. In this acrylic and gouache painting, she presents three ways of seeing Klip Dagga: with the naked eye, through a microscope, and through a spiritual consciousness.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 73" + |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 24" - 36" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 48" |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8" |
| Days to Germination | 14-21 days |
| Days to Maturity | 70 days |