Lantana montevidensis |
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Trailing Lantana |
Description
Lavender flowers accent the trailing growth habit of this Lantana. It is excellent for spilling over walls or down banks. Eventually, it will reach about 2' tall by 6' wide; size is controlled by pruning and severity of winter. It does best in full sunand is drought tolerant. It grows rapidly, even in heat, smog and poor soil. It is cold hardy to 25 degrees F, but recovers quickly. Fruit is poisonous. Butterflies are attracted to Lantana.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Bank, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parkingstrip, Patio, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Wallsfences, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosioncontrol, Filler, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Smallspaces, Hangingbasket
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Going "green" in your garden could save you 50,000 gallons of water each year and cut your maintenance by 60%.
