Hammock Shrub-verbena (Lantana Canescens) is a perennial shrub in the Verbenaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Lantana canescens is a short-lived perennial shrub native to tropical regions, particularly found in the ecotone between pine and hardwood forests in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the West Indies.

Hammock Shrub-verbena

Hammock Shrub-verbena

Lantana Canescens

Lantana canescens is a short-lived perennial shrub native to tropical regions, particularly found in the ecotone between pine and hardwood forests in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the West Indies.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hammock Shrub-verbena

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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