Image: Francisco Clamote (Unknown) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Lantana sellowiana
trailing lantana
Flower Colors
Description
A spreading, mat-forming evergreen shrub with slender, hairy stems and small toothed leaves. Produces domed flower heads of yellow-centred, pink to purple flowers, on long stalks in summer. Leaves have an unpleasant fragrance when crushed.
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H2
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-12
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesGround cover