Lantana
Lantana camara · Family Verbenaceae
Also known as: shrub verbena, lantana camara, yellow sage
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A sunny patio pot or conservatory. Brings in butterflies outdoors.
Light
Full sun. Too little light means few flowers.
Watering
Water when the compost is dry on top. Tolerates short dry spells.
About the plant
A shrub with small flowers in colourful clusters that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is resistant to heat and drought. It flowers practically all year in warm climates.
Origin
Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, in open, sunny areas.
What it likes
- Full sun
- Free-draining soil
- Warmth
What it dislikes
- Shade
- Soggy soil
- Frost
Did you know?
Its flowers change colour over time, signalling to pollinators which ones still have nectar.
