Lantana

Lantana camara

Tough sprawling shrub with cluster heads of bright multi-coloured flowers.

Hardiness ratings

Lantana hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 8–11 −12.2 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H2 1 °C to 5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 8–9 −7 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 4–7 0 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Highly invasive in warm regions — check local rules before planting
  • Drought-tolerant once established

Pet caution: Lantana is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

Categories

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Reference

Lantana on Wikipedia