LANTANA MONTEVIDENSIS ‘PURPLE’

PURPLE TRAILING LANTANA

OVERVIEW:

Lantana montevidensis ‘Purple’ is a colorful, heat-loving perennial shrub known for its clusters of vivid purple flowers. Its long flowering season makes it an excellent source of seasonal color while attracting butterflies and other pollinators. The compact, mounding habit works well in borders, mass plantings and containers.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Lantana montevidensis ‘Purple’
Common Name: Purple Lantana
Family: Verbenaceae
Suggested Uses: Borders, mass planting, containers, pollinator gardens

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 18–24 in.
Width: 18–24 in.
Foliage: Green, aromatic foliage
Flower: Purple flower clusters
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Mounding and branching

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low to Moderate
Soil: Well-draining soil
USDA Zone: 8–11