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Gold Lantana, Lantana camara

Gold Lantana, Lantana camara

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Gold Lantana Lantana camara, Verbena or Vervain Family: ( Verbenaceae ), Gold Lantana. Also called: Lantana or Shrub Verbena. There are over 100 subspecies of Lantana. Gold lantana has become the most popular landscaping plant in Arizona and the USA. During cold weather Lantana will appear not to be growing but will come back in warm weather. In general all Lantana's are extremely easy to grow requiring little attention and they are seldom bothered by pests or disease. They has low water requirements and can be used in xeriscapes and can handle the heat growing in containers and hanging baskets under sunny conditions. Lantana is a favorite species for butterflies and non-invasive lantanas should be a part of any butterfly garden. However, it is considered among the world's worst 100 Invasive Species. It naturally occurs in agricultural areas, coastland, disturbed areas, natural forest, planted forests, range/grasslands, riparian zones, scrub/shrublands, urban areas, wetlands It causes decreased productivity in pastures and it poisons cattle. It also invades disturbed natural ecosystems. However, it is an ideal Xeriscape Landscape Plant in Arizona. Height: Evergreen bush slowly growing to about 28 inches tall and 48 inches wide. Most from the nursary are about 8 inches to 10 inches in height. Flowers: The gold Yellow, small flowers are held in clusters (called umbels) that are typically 1 - 2 inches across.. Stalk: Woody when old, the sprawling stems are covered with rough hairs and emit an unpleasant aroma when crushed. Blooming Time: Late February - December. Leaves: Leaves are covered with rough hairs and emit an unpleasant aroma when crushed. They are simple, ovate or ovate-oblong, acute or subacute, crenate-serrate, rugose above, scabrid on both sides. Found: Found throughout lower elevations in Arizona. Elevation: 0 - 2500 Feet. Habitat: Well drained soil is preferred. Lantana is very drought resistant. This tropical plant is killed back to the ground at 28 ºF but will grow back from the roots when warm weather returns. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 24, 2003. Glendale.