Trailing Lantana

(Lantana montevidensis)

Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis)

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Climate Requirements

• Precipitation 41" - 75"
• High Temp. 79°F - 95°F
• Low Temp. 39°F - 55°F

Summary

Lantana montevidensis, commonly known as Trailing Lantana, is an evergreen subshrub native to South America, particularly to the open woodlands and scrublands of Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and spreads 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) wide. The plant has a sprawling habit with oval-shaped, green leaves and produces clusters of small, tubular flowers that are most often purple to lavender, but can also be found in yellow and pink varieties. These flowers bloom prolifically in summer and fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.

Trailing Lantana is valued for its long flowering season and its versatility as a ground cover, container plant, or ornamental vine with support. This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to lace bug infestations and root rot if overwatered. In some regions, it is considered invasive and gardeners should be cautious about planting it in areas where it can spread uncontrollably. It has been found to become a noxious, invasive species in parts of Australia and Hawaiʻi.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub, Subshrub
  • Height: 1-1.5 feet
  • Width: 3-5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, Purple, Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands and scrublands of Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina

Other Names

Common Names: Purple Lantana, Wild Verbena, Trailing Shrubverbena, Creeping Lantana, Weeping Lantana, Small Lantana, Liten Eldkrona

Scientific Names: Lantana montevidensis, Lantana sellowiana, Lantana selloi, Lantana delicatissima, Lantana montevidensis f. albiflora, Lantana sellowiana f. planifolia, Lippia montevidensis, Camara montevidensis, Camara sellowiana

GBIF Accepted Name: Lantana montevidensis (Spreng.) Briq.