Lantana montevidensis
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Trailing Purple Lantana
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 1' x 3-50' |
| Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Lavender-purple |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8-10, 12-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Ground Cover, Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen shrub with a trailing growth-habit to 1 ft tall by 3-50 ft wide. Lantana is a popular heat-tolerant low-maintenance perennial shrub revered for its free-blooming nature. This strongly-trailing variety forms a dense blanket of rich green foliage cloaked in profuse lavender-purple colored flower clusters that appear primarily spring to fall or nearly year-round in mild climates. A favorite for butterflies. Especially well-suited as a mass-planted groundcover and is a popular selection for trailing over walls or planters. Also makes a superb hanging basket. Considered drought tolerant once established but looks best with moderate watering. Prefers a well-drained soil and a full to partial sun exposure. derate watering. Prefers a well-drained soil and a full to partial sun exposure.
