Lantana Rugosa (Lantana Rugosa) is a perennial shrub in the Verbenaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium 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 rugosa is a hardy, evergreen, much branched perennial shrub with rough stems and leaves.

Lantana Rugosa

Lantana Rugosa

Lantana Rugosa

Lantana rugosa is a hardy, evergreen, much branched perennial shrub with rough stems and leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, drought tolerant shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Lantana Rugosa

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