Lantana 'Gold Mound'

Lantanacamara

Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lantana (lan-TAN-a)
Species
camara (kuh-MAR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Castro Valley, California

Redlands, California

Gainesville, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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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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Decatur, GA (Zone 7b) | September 2009 | neutral

I have grown this as a container plant and overwinter it almost dry in unheated garage. It now grows slowly and does not flower well in ...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2004 | positive

Lantana does very well in our zone. Blooms are best spring to summer, loves hot dry spots. A very attractive deep yellow, looks great mix...Read More

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