ApplicationOrnamental Plant For Hedges, Borders, Ground Cover
Number Of FlowerPlant
Growth HabitBushy Or Trailing, 1 To 2.5 Meters Tall
FruitSmall, Green Turning To Black Berries
Sunlight RequirementFull Sun
Soil TypeWell-drained Loamy Or Sandy Soil
WateringModerate, Drought-tolerant Once Established
HardinessTolerates High Heat, Frost-sensitive
Environmental ImpactConsidered Invasive In Many Tropical Regions
Botanical name: Lantana camara. Plant type: Perennial flowering shrub. Family: Verbenaceae. Growth habit: Bushy or trailing, can reach 1 to 2.5 meters in height. Leaves: Ovate, rough-textured, and aromatic when crushed. Flowers: Small, clustered, multi-colored blooms (typically red, orange, yellow, pink, or white), blooming throughout warm months. Fruit: Small, green turning to black berries when mature. Sunlight requirement: Full sun. Soil type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil. Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established. Hardiness: Tolerates high heat and poor soil; frost-sensitive. Use: Ornamental plant for hedges, borders, and ground cover. Environmental impact: Considered invasive in many tropical and subtropical regions. Maintenance: Pruning required to control spread and encourage flowering.