ON THIS PLANT
Lantana horrida is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is found in Mexico and the West Indies to subtropical South America. It lives in a variety of habitats, including tropical savanna, forest, montane, shrubland, and grassland.
THE NAME
Texas lantana, originally known by the botanical name Lantana horrida, is named for the strong smell of its leaves, which can be unpleasant for sensitive individuals. As it is native to Texas, this plant is commonly referred to as Texas lantana.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Lantana
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-13
- Mature Height
- 0.91 m to 1.52 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.61 m to 1.22 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Blue
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange, Red
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Spring, Winter, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- All year round
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Lantana Texana
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