Lantana camara
Characteristics: Our 'Anne Marie' Lantana is a multi-colored bloomer. 'Anne Marie Lantana' will do
wonderfully in zones 8-11.
Light: Be sure to plant your lantanas in full sun. They will soak it up!
Water: Although lantanas are drought tolerant, their outstanding
performance will be affected if they are too dry for too long - I
recommend a thorough watering once a week. Remember to avoid overhead
watering which can make plants more susceptible to diseases and root
rot.
Soil: Lantanas will thrive in soil with a pH from 6 to 7.8 (mildly acidic to mildly alkaline).
Use: Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, lantana is one of our longest-standing favorite flowers.
Extras: A light clipping of tip growth will encourage repeat
blooming - taking a fourth of the growth every once and again will help
the plant flush. If you lightly fertilize newly cut back plants, they
will return to bloom quickly.
If you live in an area where lantanas are perennial, cut back hard in
the early spring to remove old growth and prevent woodiness, to about 6
to 12 inches from ground level. DO NOT hard prune in the fall - this can
cause reduced cold hardiness.