Lantana 'Dallas Red'

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
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
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
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
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:

Glendale, Arizona

Green Valley, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Cave City, Arkansas

Hope, Arkansas

Anaheim, California

Castro Valley, California

Ceres, California

China Lake Acres, California

Cool, California

Huntington Beach, California

Redding, California

Ridgecrest, California

San Leandro, California

Alford, Florida

Brandon, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Deltona, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Homosassa, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Marianna, Florida

North Palm Beach, Florida

Old Town, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Hamilton, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Shelby, Iowa

Kingman, Kansas

Ft Mitchell, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ringgold, Louisiana

Youngsville, Louisiana

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Flowood, Mississippi

Mathiston, Mississippi

Saucier, Mississippi

Las Vegas, Nevada(2 reports)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Averill Park, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Greensboro, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

Newalla, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Aiken, South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina

Florence, South Carolina

Greenwood, South Carolina

Swansea, South Carolina

Brownsville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Copperas Cove, Texas

Fabens, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Garland, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Irving, Texas

Katy, Texas

Kerrville, Texas(2 reports)

Kilgore, Texas

Killeen, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

Lancaster, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

Marquez, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Orange, Texas

Portland, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(3 reports)

Santa Fe, Texas

Sealy, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

The Colony, Texas

Victoria, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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6
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Huntington Beach, CA | July 2016 | positive

Due to water cut backs, I just recently ripped out my lawn and completely re-landscaped my front yard with new planters and water wise pl...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4b) | May 2016 | positive

This lantana has been better for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies than some others I have grown. I love the deep red and orange c...Read More

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Rock Hill, SC (Zone 7a) | April 2016 | neutral

Lantana behaves well in some regions of the country, in others it's highly invasive. Simply check to see if either applies before trying...Read More

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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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Houston, TX | September 2012 | positive

Hummers in Houston love this plant. I have several in my yard and the hummers swoop between it, my Pride of Parbados and the feeders.

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North Andrews Gardens, FL | April 2012 | negative

LANTANA Depressa, is the only lantana that should be grown in florida. "especially south florida.

The other lantanas are s...Read More

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Anaheim, CA | October 2011 | positive

I grew up in Southern California and use to walk through fields of lantana on my way to school. We have a lot of sun and mild winters wh...Read More

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Englewood, FL | July 2011 | neutral

I understand the berries of this plant are very poisonous, so watch the kiddies. It grows wild in my yard in Englewood Fl.

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Columbus, OH (Zone 5b) | February 2011 | positive

We've been propogating them rather easily from leaf cuttings.

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Kingsville, TX | March 2010 | neutral

I need help. I live in South Texas and my plant did not even last 2 month before something ate it and two others doewn to the ground. I d...Read More

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Hebron, KY | May 2007 | positive

Love it! Love all the different colors!

This is an annual for me.

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Tulsa, OK | August 2006 | positive

This has been a reliable perennial for me here on the edge of 6b/7a. I comes back every year bigger and better. Easy to keep under cont...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | May 2006 | positive

Does rather well for me and has been a dependable returner for several years in my 8a climate.

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Orange, TX (Zone 10a) | May 2005 | positive

I absolutely love Lantana, all sizes, colors, etc. I plant all that I can find. It does well in southeast Texas, Orange to be exact.

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Rising Sun, MD (Zone 6b) | September 2004 | positive

I love this plant. In zone 6, we have to grow it as an annual. I planted some in June, and now they are each about 3 1/2 feet tall and ...Read More

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

i absolutely love this one, the colors are so deep! Fertilizer will reduce bloom. I have it mixed in with my Gold mound and Radiation.

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2003 | positive

San Antonio, TX
Love the plant and like its odor. PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS of this plant are POISONOUS if eaten and can be FATAL. T...Read More

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Tallmadge, OH | June 2003 | neutral

A customer behind me in line at the nursery said to break off a piece and stick in the ground! Obviously, this plant spreads well, but in...Read More

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Interlachen, FL | March 2003 | neutral

I love my lantana... I live in northern florida and kept one plant inside and it did well; however, I found that it now has these white b...Read More

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Pensacola, FL | October 2002 | positive

I have quite a bit of Lantana growing in my yard in Pensacola, Florida, were a bit 9 and a bit 8, were sort of between zones. I have foun...Read More

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