Lantana Seeds for Outdoor Planting - Bigleaf Shrub Verbena, Evergreen Striking Landscaping Plant

Vigorous, Lantana (Bigleaf Lantana) is a sun-loving evergreen shrub that forms a large bushy mound of wrinkled, ovate, toothed, dark green leaves. The leaves are aromatic when bruised. Blooming continuously from late spring through frost (nearly year-round in warmer climates), a profusion of brightly colored flower clusters, 2 in. wide (5 cm), cover the foliage. These cheerful shades of white, yellow, orange, red, and purple are often mixed in the same cluster, and they attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and insect pollinators. The flowers give way to small inedible dark purple berries, and one plant can produce up to 12,000 fruits, which are then eaten by birds and small mammals or spread over large distances, facilitating the spread of Lantana camara.

Tough and relatively carefree, Bigleaf Lantana is a resilient plant valued for its long season of reliable bloom and its ability to last for a relatively long time without water. Many cultivars and hybrids are available, including dwarf and trailing plants, and they are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

To grow Lantana, simply plant the seed in a sterile commercial soil mix formulated for starting seed, covering the seed lightly with the planting mix. You should keep the soil damp but not wet while waiting for germination to take place. The best time to plant is during late winter to spring.

Bigleaf Lantana is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. It is a great choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or in native plant gardens.

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