Description
Lantana (Lantana camara)
Lantana is certainly a beautiful show of perennial color that will grace your garden year after year. Although lantana are native to the tropical regions of the Americas and Africa, lantana has easily become a global favorite in many regions where plants may otherwise be hard to grow. Lantana is very tolerant of poor soil and is drought-tolerant, hence its popularity, especially in Texas!
Lantana will spread through your garden over a several-year span, making it perfect to fill empty spaces where color is needed. Lantana can reach up to 10 feet wide, while it will only usually grow to be about 6 feet tall maximum. Lantana thrives in zones 1 through 8 and requires full sun. The bloom time of lantana is fairly long, lasting from spring up to the first frost.
With its characteristic clusters of small, tubular blooms in shades of yellow, pink, orange, and red, Lantana adds a warm, sunny mood to gardens, patios, and balconies. Durability meets beauty with Lantana’s impressive resilience. It’s drought-tolerant and heat-loving, proving its worth in hot, sunny summers where other plants struggle. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance, allowing you to enjoy more time admiring rather than tending. Its sprawling or compact varieties fit neatly into borders, containers, or hanging baskets, giving you creative flexibility to shape your landscape.
The stems of lantana become woody as they mature; however, the stems can be cut back to the ground every year. Make sure not to cut the stems back during the dangers of frost as exposing the stems to cold may kill the plant. Otherwise, a healthy pruning will ensure the plant comes back fuller and more colorful each year.
A magnet for pollinators, Lantana plays a vital role in supporting local ecosystems. Its nectar-rich blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, inviting a sense of movement and life to your outdoor living space. This makes it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens and eco-conscious landscapes.
We have a large selection of Lantana varieties for your flower beds, for plantings in borders, for use in containers, for cascading down from hanging baskets, and for creating ground cover. We can help you pick the best type of Lantana for your specific landscape situation, based on your space constraints, amount of sunlight and your design objectives.
We have extensive knowledge of the various species of lantana plants for sale at our nursery. Our friendly staff is always happy to give advice on planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing and other aspects of lantana plant care for the various seasons of the year. Proper plant care is an important aspect of landscape design and we at Premier Nursery can help you choose the best plants for your garden and then teach you how to care for them.
Premier Nursery proudly serves the North Texas area with two locations in Euless and Benbrook. We have a complete staff of experienced horticulture professionals to serve you with all of your gardening needs. We have an incredible selection of plants for you to choose from and we will help you to pick the perfect plants for your garden or yard. In addition to having the best selection of plants for sale, we also have friendly and knowledgeable staff who can assist you with all of your gardening needs. Whether you are a seasoned horticulturist or a beginning gardener, our staff will be able to provide you with all of the information that you need to achieve success in your garden or yard.
FAQs About Lantana (Lantana camara)
Does lantana need full sun? Does Lantana like full sun? Yes, it thrives best in full sun. So it should get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day for the best flowers and growth.
How often should lantana be watered? Newly planted lantana needs to be watered on a regular basis until it is established. After it has grown and developed, lantana is very drought tolerant. Occasional deep watering is all that it needs during dry weather.
Is lantana drought tolerant? Yes. Lantana is one of the most drought-tolerant flowering plants available.
Does lantana attract butterflies and hummingbirds? We absolutely love lantana. It is a favorite for many butterflies, as well as bees and hummingbirds, so it is great for a pollinator garden as well.
How large does lantana grow? The size of Lantana depends on the variety. There are compact varieties of Lantana that grow to be less than 2 feet tall. There are also varieties of Lantana that are spreading or trailing types and can grow to be several feet wide.
Can lantana grow in containers? Yes. Many varieties of lantana will do very well in containers including hanging baskets and patio pots. The key to getting the best out of lantana in containers is to make sure it has plenty of sunlight and good drainage.
When does lantana bloom? Lantana is in bloom from spring through fall of each year. It will continue to produce flowers throughout the warmer months of the year.
Does lantana require a lot of maintenance? No. It’s a low-maintenance flower that requires the occasional pruning or deadheading to keep it full and flowering well.
Is lantana safe for pets? Lantana is toxic to pets and livestock so must be planted and maintained with caution. Pets particularly curious animals will be tempted to eat the plant. Be sure to keep a close eye on your animals when they are in the garden with Lantana.
Visit one of our two Fort Worth area plant nursery locations, or call us for more information.
