Lantana (Lantana camara) is the workhorse of the sunny South Florida bed: a mounding shrub covered in round clusters of small flowers that open yellow and age to orange, so every head shows two or three colors at once — the look old-timers call “ham and eggs.” It blooms almost every day of the year here, laughs at heat, drought and salt air, and pulls in more butterflies than anything else in the yard.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Lantana Breakdown
Appearance:
A rounded, somewhat sprawling shrub with square stems and rough, dark green, sandpapery leaves that smell sharp and citrusy when brushed.
The 1–2 inch flower clusters sit at the branch tips in a steady supply from spring through fall and most of the winter. Small green berries follow and ripen black; they are not edible.
Growth Rate:
Fast.
A 3-gallon plant fills a 3-foot space in its first season.
Size:
2–4 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide if left to go; easy to keep lower with a shear.
Available in 3-gallon.
Sunlight Requirements:
Full sun.
Six or more hours of direct sun for nonstop flowers; in shade it gets leggy and bloom drops off.
Water Needs:
Low.
Water while it establishes, then only in an extended dry spell. Too much water or fertilizer means leaves instead of flowers.
Soil Preferences:
Any well-drained soil, including poor, sandy and rocky ground.
Avoid wet, low spots.
Maintenance:
Low.
Cut it back hard in late winter to keep it dense and tidy, and shear lightly through the season if it outgrows its spot. Wear gloves — the leaves can irritate skin, and all parts are toxic if eaten, so keep pets and children away from the berries.
Landscape Use:
Butterfly and pollinator beds, sunny foundation plantings, medians and parking islands, slopes and seaside gardens, large containers, and massed along a fence or driveway for a wall of color.
Pairs well with blue daze, dune sunflower, muhly grass and agaves.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 9–11 as a perennial.
Takes heat, humidity, drought and salt spray; a frost browns it back and it regrows from the base in spring.
Want a low blue carpet in front of it? Blue Daze is the classic partner — blue and orange side by side in the same full-sun, low-water bed.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Lantana ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Lantana in Florida
Choose Sun + Spacing
Most Florida plants prefer full to partial sun. Check mature width and space accordingly so plants don’t crowd as they fill in.
Dig Wide, Not Deep
Dig a hole 2–3x wider than the container and slightly shallow. This encourages roots to spread outward into native soil.
Plant at Proper Height
Remove from the pot, loosen circling roots, and plant with the root ball level to slightly above grade.
Water to Establish
Water deeply right after planting. For the first 10–14 days, consistent moisture is critical—don’t let the root ball dry out.
Mulch + Light Maintenance
Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep off the stem). Once settled, light trimming encourages fuller growth.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
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