Lantana m. ‘Trailing Purple’ (10)ct Flat

Description

Product Description

Lantana montevidensis ‘Trailing Purple’ Zones 9 to 11; tender perennial in zones 7 and 8, Full Sun. Mature size can reach 6 to 12 inches tall and 4 feet wide; low-growing, spreading growth habit.

Lantana montevidensis ‘Trailing Purple’ (often simply called Trailing Lantana or Weeping Lantana) is a charming and versatile groundcover known for its profusion of delicate purple blooms and cascading growth habit. Here is a summary of its key features:

Characteristics:

• Flowers: Produces abundant clusters of small, lavender-purple flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are slightly fragrant and bloom almost continuously from spring to frost.
• Growth Habit: A low-growing, spreading plant that typically reaches 6-12 inches tall but can spread up to 4 feet wide or more. Its trailing stems create a cascading effect, making it ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or spilling over walls.
• Foliage: Dark green, ovate leaves with a slightly rough texture. The foliage is evergreen in frost-free climates.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 9-11. In colder regions, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.

Cultivation:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours per day) for optimal flowering but can tolerate some shade.
• Soil: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soil.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
• Pruning: Can be pruned lightly to shape or control its spread. In colder climates, prune back hard in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
• Fertilizer: Generally not required, but a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring can be beneficial.

Landscape Uses:

• Groundcover: Excellent for covering large areas, suppressing weeds, and preventing erosion.
• Hanging Baskets and Containers: Its trailing habit creates a beautiful cascading effect.
• Walls and Slopes: Softens the edges of walls and slopes, adding color and texture.
• Butterfly Gardens: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Advantages:

• Long Blooming Season: Provides continuous color throughout the growing season.
• Heat and Drought Tolerance: Performs well in hot, dry conditions.
• Versatile: Suitable for a variety of landscape applications.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
• Attracts Pollinators: A valuable addition to butterfly gardens.

Overall, Lantana montevidensis ‘Trailing Purple’ is a charming and versatile plant that offers a long season of color and a graceful, cascading habit. Its adaptability to various conditions and low maintenance makes it a popular choice for gardens in warm climates.

Trailing Lantana spreads more than common Lantana.

Ten (10) plants in 4-inch containers per flat (or tray).

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