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    Lantana camara 'Dark Purple'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Lantana camara 'Dark Purple' plant details

    Lantana camara 'Dark Purple' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lantana camara 'Dark Purple'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: verbenaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta, purple and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lantana camara 'Dark Purple'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dark Purple Lantana produces clusters of nectar rich flowers that open a deep golden yellow and mature to a dark fuchsia purple. A bush type Lantana with a compact habit making it a good choice for containers and smaller garden spaces. Excellent for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Lantana camara 'Dark Purple' plant

    How to Grow Lantana camara 'Dark Purple'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-30"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lantana camara Florida Mound Red PP17106 flower by Almost Eden
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lantana 'Grandpa's Pumpkin Patch' flower by Almost Eden
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