Annuals, Perennials, Woody > Lantana > Lantana montevidensis > Lantana montevidensis
Lantana montevidensis
Trailing lantana
Origin: Native to South America.
| Family |
| Verbenaceae |
| Genus |
| Lantana |
| Species |
| montevidensis |
| Category |
| Annuals, Perennials, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b - 11b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9a and greater |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 23 to 40 |
| Height |
| 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread |
| 90 - 150 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A delicate landscaping plant with clusters of purple or white flowers. If grown in warm environments, flowering can be encouraged all year. The plant is also deer-resistant. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent ground cover, indoor plant, single specimen, flower bed. |
| Cultivation |
| Medium moisture to well-drained, sandy soil. Prefers full sun. If cultivated in warmer settings the plant can bloom without pause. Thrives in heat and droughts. |
| Shape |
| Branched, sparse, and short. |
| Pests |
| Leaf and stem rot can be an issue if grown in shade. |
| Habitat |
| Rocky slopes and banks on the coasts of South America. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| By seed or cuttings taken in the summer. Lantana hybrids and named selections are propagated by cuttings. |
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