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Lantana horrida

Also Known As

  • Lantana urticoides
  • Texas Lantana

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Lantana horrida plant details

Lantana horrida is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lantana horrida

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lantana horrida

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt

Gardening facts about Lantana horrida plant

How to Grow Lantana horrida

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 5'-6'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 5'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Lantana x 'Grandpa's Pumpkin Patch', Grandpa's Pumpkin Patch Lantana

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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