Lantana
Lantanacamara 'Bright Orange'

Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lantana (lan-TAN-a)
Species: camara (kuh-MAR-uh)
Cultivar: Bright Orange

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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
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