Lantana trifolia

Also Known As

Lavender Popcorn Lantana

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

10a-11

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Lantana trifolia plant details

Lantana trifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lantana trifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, showy, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lantana trifolia

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fast growing bushy shrub hardy in zone 10-11, growing 12-15" tall and wide. Likes sun - great in containers - drought tolerant. Long 4" oblong lance shaped toothed leaves in whorls of 3. Small 5 lobed lavender flowers in 2" dense flattened clusters summer to fall. After flowering, highly ornamental metallic lavender elongated clusters of fruit are produced that resemble ears of corn. Flowers have the fragrance of "fruity Pebbles Cereal"