Shrub verbenas - Lantana (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Shrub verbenas

Shrub verbenas (Lantana) are popular garden plants, and growers have cultivated them into many shapes and colors. They produce up to 12,000 seeds a year on each shrubby plant. They have also become dangerously invasive plants after being introduced into the Australian ecosystem. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees love the nectar and pollen from shrub verbenas.

Scientific classification

Genus

Shrub verbenas (Lantana)

Family

Verbena

Order

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Evergreen

Leaf type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Shrub verbenas

Species

Common lantana Trailing lantana Texas lantana Texas lantana Velvet shrubverbena Lantana 'Radiation'Lantana 'Dallas Red'Denholm white lantana Lantana 'Miss Huff'Lantana rugosa Lantana strigocamara

Toxicity

Shrub verbenas is a common ornamental shrub that is toxic to humans and most animals.

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Care Guide for Shrub verbenas

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Thriving in warm climates, shrub verbenas prefers moderately moist conditions and is resilient to brief dry spells. Water every 1-2 weeks to maintain soil moisture. As an outdoor plant, shrub verbenas benefits from full sunlight and regular hydration during its peak growing season for vibrant flowers.

Propagation: Propagation methods for shrub verbenas include seeds, stem cuttings, and layering, requiring adequate light, warmth, and well-draining soil. To propagate via cuttings, snip 3-6 inch sections, remove lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone, and maintain humidity until rooted. Handle carefully due to skin irritants.

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