Lantana (Lantana camara)

Lantana
Scientific Name: Lantana camara L.
Synonym: Lantana aculeata, Lantana armata
Family: Verbenaceae

Show Larger Picture Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 8-30
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Half hardy in Phoenix, foliage damaged at 28° F(-2 ° C). Does not look very good in winter.
Sun Exposure: Full sun, tolerates reflective heat.
Origin: South America
Growth Habits: Upright shrub fast growing to 5 feet tall (1.5 meter), 5 feet wide (1.5 m)
Watering Needs: Infrequent deep watering
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, layering

Most of the plants sold as "Lantana" are either Lantana camara, or hybrid of L. camara and L. montevidensis. Lantana camara has thicker, less woody stems and the flower bunches have a characteristic color difference between the center flowers, and the outside flowers.

Propagation:
Generally propagated by cuttings because seedlings take a long time to bloom. Use hard wood cuttings in the fall to have young plants in spring.

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