Lantana montevidensis
Common: Trailing lantana, trailing shrub lantana
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin/Range: Argentina, South America; naturalized in large areas of the US
Light: full sun, takes heat; gets leggy and bloom is poor in shade
Temp: Hardy to 20°F; may go leafless or die back to ground but recovers quickly
Water: Regular irrigation; 1-2 deep irrigations per week to keep good bloom set; takes
overhead spray
Soil: Tolerant to most soil types
Evergreen groundcover. 12in, spread to 6ft.
Leaves simple, opposite, smaller and with a finer texture than L. camara; tricones sandpapery rather than coarse.
Flower color varies, white to lavender or pink; bloom from March to frost. Has smallish blue berries. Lantana berries are poisonous. Stems ramble over ground.
The Trailing Lantana is a common vision in Phoenix landscapes. It is very well adapted to the extreme temperatures and is covered with blue flowers year around (there is a white variety). Its dark green foliage has a characteristic fragrance.
Most reliable source of low-maintenance color. Excellent for planters, borders.