Common lantana

Lantana camara

Lantana

Verbenaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 8–11

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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)

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