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Lantana canescens [white form]

Also Known As

  • Small-Headed Lantana
  • White Hammock Shrubverbena

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Lantana canescens [white form] plant details

Lantana canescens [white form] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lantana canescens [white form]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lantana canescens [white form]

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dainty clusters of creamy white flowers are produced throughout the growing season on this shrubby native Lantana and are followed by clusters of decorative pinkish purple fruit. Hammock Shrubverbena is a native of extreme southern Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The flowers provide nectar for a variety of pollinators including butterflies and bees. Use as an informal hedge or container plant where not hardy. Lantana are only second to Porterweed in our garden for their ability to attract butterflies! Lantana are loaded with flower power and normally flower continuously from late spring to frost. This durable and reliable perennial, a tropical shrub-like perennial in this case, moderately drought tolerant, deer resistant, salt tolerant, and is generally pest free. For the best results provide your Lantana with an average to well draining soil with average moisture in an area that gets 6 hours or more of sun per day. They can be cut back to near ground level in winter or early spring. Provide a protective mulch in winter where hardiness is questionable.

Gardening facts about Lantana canescens [white form] plant

How to Grow Lantana canescens [white form]

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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