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Lantana montevidensis

Trailing Lantana

Plant photo of: Lantana montevidensis
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Miramar Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen ground cover grows quickly to 2' x 3'. Leaves are medium green and flowers are lavender to white. Blooms year-round in frost free weather. Excellent for spilling over walls or down banks. Full sun. Very attractive to butterflies. Native of South America.

 

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

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

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, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.