Lantana 'Red Spread'

Lantanacamara

Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lantana (lan-TAN-a)
Species
camara (kuh-MAR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Gainesville, Florida

Hawthorne, Florida

Mc Intosh, Florida

Newberry, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Greensboro, North Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
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

L
Hilton Head Island, SC | March 2012 | positive

Beautiful species of Lantana Camara, had the pleasure of working with the patent holders for two years. Vigorous and extremely healthy.

T
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2009 | positive

I bought this plant at Lowe's in the early Spring and it has grown like crazy. It has beautiful color, blooms a lot and is a butterfly a...Read More

B
Gainesville, FL | June 2009 | positive

I live in Gainesville (8b) and the 2 plants I bought last year came back vigorously even after the many freezes of last winter. Many oth...Read More

R
Hawthorne, FL | July 2006 | positive

This is a great variety, however, it's patented. (#14,691) Please realize that propagation for commercial use is prohibited. Just an FYI.

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