Lantana (Lantana Camara) is a perennial shrub in the Verbenaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

A perennial flowering shrub known for its colorful flower clusters and invasive tendencies.

Lantana

Lantana

Lantana Camara

A perennial flowering shrub known for its colorful flower clusters and invasive tendencies.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, hedge, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Lantana

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Verbenaceae
Genus:Lantana