Lantana 'Irene'

Lantanacamara

Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lantana (lan-TAN-a)
Species
camara (kuh-MAR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Arlington, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2016 | neutral

The unripe fruit of this species is toxic to humans. The foliage is toxic to many animals if ingested.

This species has na...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | May 2006 | neutral

I was rather impressed with the bloom coloration last year, but alas, this one did not return for me (neither the one in a container nor ...Read More

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Baton Rouge, LA | September 2004 | positive

I LOVE this lantana. It is beautiful and blooms all season which is long in Louisiana. You can plant one anywhere and it will grow well...Read More

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