How to Grow and Care for Common lantana

Common lantana, also known as West Indian lantana, Yellow sage, Spanish flag, Shrub verbena, Red sage, Wild sage, Ham 'n Eggs

Common lantana is known for its resilience and adaptability, making it a favorite among gardeners looking for low-maintenance flora. Key care needs include full sun for optimal flowering and moderate watering, as common lantana is drought-tolerant. Special care points focus on regular pruning to control growth and prevent it from becoming invasive. Its ability to thrive with minimal fuss categorizes common lantana as an easy-care plant.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common lantana

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-13
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Varieties of Common lantana

Lantana 'Radiation'

Lantana 'Radiation' produces orangish-red flowers accented with yellow, and the intense color of these bright blooms have clearly inspired this cultivar's common name. It’s commonly used in sunny gardens where its resistance to heat allows it to thrive when other plants stop blooming. This tolerance to heat is another feature that separates lantana 'Radiation' from its parent plant.

Denholm white lantana

Denholm white lantana(Lantana camara 'Denholm White') is famed for its multi-colored flowers but this hybrid stands out for the lovely pure white flowers after which it is named. These flowers are extremely popular with butterflies. Denholm white lantana makes a good indoor container plant in cooler climates.

Lantana 'Dallas Red'

Lantana 'Dallas Red' gets its name from its profusion of bright-colored flower clusters. The blooms are bright orange upon opening, gradually turning a brilliant red. Its abundance of blooms set it apart from this cultivar’s parent plant. It is also what makes lantana 'Dallas Red' a popular choice in bee and butterfly gardens.

Lantana 'Miss Huff'

Lantana 'Miss Huff' is cultivated from the Lantanas genus and is easily distinguishable by its uniquely colored clusters of orange flowers. Its resistance to cold weather make it a popular choice for gardens and containers. The leaves can irritate the skin upon contact.

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Common lantana is a versatile shrub ranging in size from 1 to 6 feet (30 to 180 cm) in height and spreading 3 to 5 feet (90 to 150 cm) wide. Its growth form can be sprawling with woody stems, presenting as an evergreen in warmer climates. As a broadleaf shrub, it displays dense, vibrant foliage. The leaves are arranged oppositely along the stems and have a coarse, toothed margin, often emitting a strong fragrance when crushed. Flushes of colorful flower clusters bloom prolifically, drawing in butterflies and other pollinators.