Lantana montevidensis |
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Trailing Lantana |
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. Prefers full sun. Butterflies love this ground cover. Native of South America.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.