Leonotis nepetifolia

LoveNature

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Can anyone provide a thorough guide or information on how to grow this plant? I don't think it would be considered an herb though it does have medicinal properties (I use it for insomnia). I acquired 25 seeds a few months ago but so far have had no luck sprouting them. I'm doing so inside as it's still cold out and I would need to grow in pots until the plants are large enough to fend against my dogs.

Here is what this beautiful plant looks like: http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/50/a/AAAADEFAq4sAAAAAAFCjTg.jpg?v=1244006127000

I've so far tried surface sowing (this means just placing it atop the soil, not burying, right?) and then watering once a day while keeping it in a warm area. Nothing! What am I doing wrong? I do notice the soil is sometimes very dry when I get around to watering it, but I read that this plant does fine in such conditions.
 
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