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Lantana camara

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Lantana camara (bandana lantana) bears showy, multi-coloured bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms. This plant is rounded in form and has matte, medium textured, fragrant and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Lantana camara (bandana lantana) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, hanging basket, foundation, specimen, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics This broadleaf evergreen attracts butterflies to your garden. Lantana camara tolerates drought.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Lantana camara (bandana lantana) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Lantana camara (bandana lantana) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.