Common Names: Lantana
Botanical Name: Lantana camara
Plant type: Perennial shrub in zones 8-11
Annual in all other zones
Zone: 8-11
Light: Sun to partial shade; blooms best in sun
Size: 3' high, 2' wide
Water: Drought-tolerant
Soil: Grows in almost any soil
Propagation: Cuttings, seed
Bloom: Pale to bright yellow, red, orange, lavender, pink, white, and purple
Note: All parts of plant is poisonous
Note: Pulp surrounding seed is used for nectar by
butterflies who prefer fruit over nectar