Also known as Lion's Tail and Wilde Dagga. Lion's Ear is a striking ornamental perrenial plant that grows 5-7 feet. A perennial in zones 8 and higher, easily grown as an annual in colder zones, only takes about 90 days to flower from seed. It is native to South Africa and gets its name from the resemblance of the flowers to the ears of a lion. The vibrant orange, velvety flower whorls emerge from the leaf axils in early summer. Lance-shaped leaves are opposite and 2-5 inches long. This also makes a great patio plant.