Lantana

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lantana camara

Description: A rugged evergreen shrub from the tropics. Will grow to 6 feet high and may spread as much as 8 feet. The leaves are 2 inches in length. The flowers grow in clusters (called umbels). In South Florida it is a year round bloomer. Leaves put off an unpleasant odor if crushed.

Maintenance: Needs nearly no maintenance. Invasive. Too much fertilizer and water reduces bloom.

Light: Sun, part shade.

Soil: Adapts to most soils.

Salt Tolerance: High