Shandilay is a striking flowering plant characterised by its vibrant orange or red tubular flowers and velvety, lance-shaped leaves. This short-lived perennial shrub typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 metres and features a bushy, upright growth habit, making it an attractive addition to gardens and landscapes.
 
Known for its ornamental value, Shandilay is also valued for its potential medicinal properties, with its leaves and flowers often utilised in traditional herbal remedies. It has been used to address various health concerns, including respiratory issues, digestive discomfort, and mild pain relief. Additionally, its colourful flowers are known to attract pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.

Common Name: Shandilay

Botanical Names:
Leonotis Nepetifolia
Leonotis Africana
Leonotis Kwebensis
Leonotis Ovata
Leonotis Pallida
Leonurus Globosus
Leonurus Marrubiastrum
Leonurus Nepetifolius
Phlomis Africana
Phlomis Nepetifolia
Phlomis Pallida
Stachys Mediterranea

Family: Lamiaceae

Other Names:
Chandelier Bush
Christmas Candlestick
Grantiparani
Klip Dagga
Lion's Ear
Man Piabba

Origin: Tropical Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius, Countries Spanding From Senegal To Eritrea And Ethiopia And Right Down To South Africa), Southern India

Duration: Annual / Short-Lived Perennial

Habit: Herbaceous growth habit; Sturdy, erect stems; Rough, lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges and fine hairs are arranged oppositely along the stems; Striking orange or red tubular flowers are arranged in whorls or tiers that emerge from green spiked-shaped balls and grow in dense clusters along the upper part of the stems; Grows up to 1 to 3 metres (3 to 10 feet)

Hardiness: Hardy