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LantanaFamily: Verbenaceae.
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Common name(s): Shrub verbena |
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Genus of about 150 species of evergreen shrubs and perennials from tropical North, Central, and South America, and South Africa. In areas where it is adapted it can become a weed. In northern areas, the plant is used as an annual bedding plant or a pot plant. Lantana tolerates dry soils and should be grown in full sun. Size range from 2-4' for the upright species, 12-24" for trailing lantana. Small, rounded clusters of flowers in bright solids or multi-colors. Useful in beds, borders, hanging baskets, containers, etc. Tolerance for heat, wind, drought, and salt makes lantana a good choice for coastal gardens.
Lantana camara is the only species grown indoors. It is usually kept trimmed to 1-2 ft. The flowering season lasts from spring to late summer.
Blackish-purple berry is poisonous. |
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Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth in summer - minimum 60 F in winter.Brightly lit spot or full sun. Grow in soil-based potting mix. |
Keep compost moist at all times. Do not allow to dry out but do not over water. Reduce watering in winter. Use soft, tepid water. Misting is necessary. |
Take semi-ripe stem cuttings in spring or summer. Use a rooting hormone and provide bottom heat. Sow seed at 61-64 F (16-18 C) in spring. |
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Lantana camara |
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Variable shruns with ovate, finely wrinkled, strongly scented, deep green leaves, 2-4in (5-10 cm) long. Flowerheads 1-2in (2.5-5 cm) across in colors ranging from white to yellow and pink to red or purple, often in combinations, are borne from from late spring to late autumn.
The picture: Lantana camara "Feston Rose" |
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