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| Identification |
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Genus
Lantana
Species
camara
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
lantana
yellow sage
red sage
Family
VERBENACEAE
Specimen number
S10202
Data source
HumGrdn p65;Frgnt p343;Xeri p279
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Lantana camara is a good hummingbird feeder. The flowers of Lantana (also known as yellow sage and red sage) have a mildly pungent aroma. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This species likes soils that are loamy. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
oily pungent odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production. Lantana camara is a native plant in the natural environment and may have originated from Florida, Texas and Gulf Coastal Plain.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lantana camara has an annual life cycle. Flowers are often found in such colors as pink, yellow, purple, orange, red or various.
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