Do you want an underutilized perennial that fits into Florida-Friendly Landscaping, has bright orange flowers from summer on through early winter, and was even a 2004 Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association plant of the year?

The lion’s ear, aka lion’s tail, may be the plant for you. While a bit tricky to find locally, it is a good, sustainable landscape plant that will fit into everyone’s yard.