Lantana montevidensis

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Trailing Lantana

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Miramar Nursery

Description

Lavender flowers accent the trailing growth habit of this Lantana. It is excellent for spilling over walls or down banks. Eventually, it will reach about 2' tall by 6' wide; size is controlled by pruning and severity of winter. It does best in full sun and is drought tolerant. It grows rapidly, even in heat, smog and poor soil. It is cold hardy to 25 degrees F, but recovers quickly. Fruit is poisonous. Butterflies are attracted to Lantana.

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.