Trailing Lantana
Lantana montevidensis
Also listed as Lantana sellowiana, Lippia montevidensis
Also known as Creeping Lantana, Purple Trailing Lantana, Weeping Lantana
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A low-growing, sprawling lantana with delicate purple and white flowers that bloom prolifically in warm weather. Highly drought-tolerant once established and perfect for hanging baskets, borders, or cascading over walls.
Why grow it
Trailing lantana offers a lower, more horizontally spreading habit than upright lantana cultivars, making it better suited to containers, cascading applications, and small garden spaces. It shares the heat and drought tolerance of other lantanas once established, but its prostrate growth pattern reduces the need for pruning to maintain a compact form. The continuous flowering through warm months and minimal fertilizer requirements align it with low-maintenance landscape principles.
Watch out for
Flowering and vigor decline noticeably in cool climates or during extended cool periods, limiting productivity outside warm zones. In wet conditions or poorly draining soil, root rot can develop; ensure soil amendments support drainage before planting. The plant may require occasional deadheading or light pruning to prevent leggy growth in shade, though it performs best in full sun.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native Range
South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing, sprawling lantana with delicate purple and white flowers that bloom prolifically in warm weather. Highly drought-tolerant once established and perfect for hanging baskets, borders, or cascading over walls.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Trailing Lantana grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Trailing lantana offers a lower, more horizontally spreading habit than upright lantana cultivars, making it better suited to containers, cascading applications, and small garden spaces. It shares the heat and drought tolerance of other lantanas once established, but its prostrate growth pattern reduces the need for pruning to maintain a compact form. The continuous flowering through warm months and minimal fertilizer requirements align it with low-maintenance landscape principles.
Watch out for
Flowering and vigor decline noticeably in cool climates or during extended cool periods, limiting productivity outside warm zones. In wet conditions or poorly draining soil, root rot can develop; ensure soil amendments support drainage before planting. The plant may require occasional deadheading or light pruning to prevent leggy growth in shade, though it performs best in full sun.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native Range
South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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