Lantana, Orange and Red

Lantana camara, commonly called lantana or shrub verbena, is native to Central and South America. It is an upright frost-tender shrub that grows 3-6’ tall. It has naturalized in parts of the southern United States including southern Florida, the Gulf Coast and southern California. Tiny 5-lobed flowers in dense hemispherical clusters (to 2” diameter) bloom summer to fall. Flower color oranged red . Ovate, toothed, dark green leaves (to 4” long) are rough-wrinkled above. Leaves are aromatic when bruised. Many cultivars and hybrids are available, including dwarf and trailing plants, to the point where the straight species is seldom found in commerce. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators