Cordao (Leonotis nepetaefolia), packet of 50 seeds, organic
$3.95
Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Fast-growing annual. Flowers in 60 days.
(Lion’s Ear, Klipp Dagga) Self-seeding annual native to East and South Africa. Highly decorative, multi stemmed, with bristling whorls of long-tubed and curving orange flowers. Traditional usage (African tribal): Smokeable euphoric. Sow seed in spring. Barely cover with soil, tamp well and keep evenly moist and warm and in the light until germination, which takes 7 to 10 days. Transplant or thin to 1 to 2 feet apart.
50 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
In stock
Question
constance fairer –
when do you harvest this plant? do you dry the leaves?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Constance, yes, these can be harvested anytime during the growth cycle and yes, the leaves are normally dried before use. r
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Al Clark –
Last year I bought quite a few members of the mint family. I believe that I had 100% germination with the Cordao. Living in northern Nevada, trying new products is sketchy. The plants grew about 4′ – 5′ tall, and held up to the wind. The seed heads are fascinating. I highly recommend this plant.
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