Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Verbenaceae

Genus:

Lantana

Species:

Lantana montevidensis

USDA Symbol:

LAMO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

lavender, purple, pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from roots after fire or hard pruning; tolerates periodic burning in managed landscapes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to South American regions with dry conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds have low viability; vegetative propagation from cuttings is more reliable and commonly used.