Description

This extraordinary plant showcases an array of captivating red, yellow, and orange flowers arranged in small clusters. In warmer southern climates, lantana exhibits perennial or tropical shrub characteristics, reaching an impressive height of 10 feet. However, in most climates, it is commonly treated as an annual, yet still manages to achieve a substantial height of nearly 3 feet within a single growing season. As a bushy plant, it can span up to 6 feet in both height and width. To encourage continuous blooming and deter the growth of toxic berries, deadhead spent flowers. Lantanas are low-maintenance, thriving in well-drained soils, and offer a visually pleasing spectacle for observers, with butterflies being particularly drawn to the sweet nectar of their beautiful blooms.