Lantana, Trailing

A popular groundcover prized for its masses of beautiful lavender flowers that appear almost year-round on a naturally low, spreading form. Wonderful cascading over raised beds and hanging baskets, or as a container specimen. Excellent for erosion control on sunny hillsides and slopes. Evergreen in frost-free climates.

Average Size at Maturity:

Quickly reaches 8 to 12 in. tall, spreading 3 to 6 ft. wide.

Bloom Time:

Spring through summer; nearly year-round in frost-free regions.

Design Ideas:

Low and wide, trailing Lantana covers the ground quickly and in a blaze of color. Lavender flowers are perfect for dangling off the edges of pots and hanging baskets. Makes a perfect filler for young gardens the first season before large plants mature. Excellent choice for hot zones along streets and driveways, on sun-drenched slopes and embankments that need quick color. Great for covering curbs, retaining walls and utilities boxes.

Flower Attribute:

Long Bloom Season, Showy Flower

Growth Habit:

Spreading

Growth Rate:

Fast

Landscape Use:

Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Hillside, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover

Light Needs:

Full sun

Special Feature:

Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise,, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Heat Loving

Water Needs:

Low
Watering Needs Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.