Trailing Purple Lantana is a low spreading semi-evergreen perennial with cascading stems and true green foliage. The clusters of bright lavender flowers with small white and yellow eyes bloom from spring through fall attracting butterflies. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Toxic if ingested. Treat as an annual in areas with frost.
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Use gloves when handling-sap can cause allergic reactions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Crape Myrtle, Torch Lily
IMAGES: Photoset by Forest and Kim Starr, (1) starr-070221-4726-Lantana_montevidensis-purple flowers-Lahainaluna_Road-Maui, (2) -Lantana_montevidensis-purple_flowers_and_leaves-Lahainaluna_Road-Maui (1) starr-070221-4725, (2) starr-070221-4728, (3) starr-070221-4723-Lantana_montevidensis-habit_purple_flowers-Lahainaluna_Road-Maui, (2) cultivar413, 170409 384 Fallbrook
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
