Lantana 'Sonset'

Lantanacamara

Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lantana (lan-TAN-a)
Species
camara (kuh-MAR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Palm Coast, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Summerville, South Carolina

Spring, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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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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Leander, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2013 | positive

We've had three "warm" winters, hot and dry weather otherwise - this plant has done well. We have it in a semi-shade and it blooms from ...Read More

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