Category: Annual
Family: VERBENACEAE
Genus: Lantana
species: camara
Origin:
Size: 0 (min) to 0 (max)
Size Description:
Notes:
Height x width: Ranges from 1 foot tall and wide, up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide.
Growth habit: Trailing to upright, depending on variety
Foliage: 2 to 5 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide, with rounded margins and a rough-textured surface.
Flowers: Clusters of small flowers in colors ranging from white to yellow, orange, red, pink, rose and combinations of colors. Flowers usually change in color as they age. Blooms all summer
Culture: Sun or part shade. Lantana grows in most soils although well-drained soil is preferred. Drought-tolerant
Pests and problems: Whitefly
Uses: Borders, containers, hanging baskets, bedding plant. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost and attract butterflies. The berries are very toxic and foliage is toxic to livestock.
Propagation: Seed, cuttings
Cultivars and Related species:
'Samantha' ('Lemon Swirl') has bright yellow flowers and variegated foliage, with a bright yellow band around each leaf.
‘Lucky Pot of Gold’, shown below
‘Patriot’ series – Great performers in our area.
L. montevidensis, Weeping Lantana, is a low, trailing species that performs well in containers or as a groundcover in warm regions.
Notes courtesy of Sue Trusty.
Characteristics: Recommended

Availability:		High Availability
Full Sun Tolerance:		Performs Well	See other plants that like full sun.
Part Shade Tolerance:		Performs Well	See other plants that like part shade.