Plant Identifier
Lantana

Lantana

Lantana camara

Family: VerbenaceaeNative: Central and South American TropicsIdentified: Apr 12, 2026

A perennial flowering shrub known for its small, cluster-forming flowers that often change color as they mature. It features rough, opposite, ovate-shaped green leaves with serrated edges and woody stems.

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Care instructions

Requires full sun and well-draining soil. It is very drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Prune in early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape.