Common lantana

Common lantana

Lantana camara

Lantana
Verbenaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 811
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Common lantana is a vibrant, sun-loving shrub prized for its clusters of multicolored flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in warm climates with well-drained soil. Prune back in early spring to encourage bushy growth and abundant blooms.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

36″ – 72″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

36

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5 – 8

Temperature

10°100°F

Mature Spread

up to 48

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Aruba
Assam
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belize
Bermuda
Brazil North
Brazil West-Central
Caroline Is.
Cayman Is.
Colombia
Cook Is.
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji
Galápagos
Gilbert Is.

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses
⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 25, 2016 by Fernando Nando (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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