Accession Count: 191
Common Name:
trailing lantana, purple lantana
Family Name:
Verbenaceae
Botanical Name:
Lantana montevidensis
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Characteristics:
Trailing lantana has opposite, simple, dentate, and coarse leaves that are colored dark green, tinged with red or purple. They keep these green leaves all year round making them evergreen shrubs, but they are sensitive to the cold temperatures and frost.
Compound:
Lan mon
Geographic Origin:
South America
Ecozone Origin:
Neotropic
Biome Origin:
SA
Natural History:
Cultivation Notes:
The trailing lantana is a consistent bloomer in warm weather and is very tolerable of neglect, meaning it is an easier plant to care for. It is a fast-growing plant and during the winter will need pruning of the dead growth from the winter freeze. Full sun and moderate water levels are ideal for the growth of this species.
Ethnobotany:
The beautiful lavender colored flowers attract birds and butterflies. They are perfect for containers.
Height:
0 - 5 feet
Width:
0 - 5 feet
Growth Rate:
Fast Growing
Grow Season:
Spring
Flower Season:
ForeSummer
Color:
Lavender
Function:
Accent
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
Invasive:
Benign
Toxicity:
Benign
Hardy:
Semi-hardy
Water Use:
Moderate Water Use
Citations:
Duffield, Mary Rose., and Warren D. Jones. Plants For Dry Climates - How To Select, Grow And Enjoy. Lane Publishing Company, 1992.
