Texas Lantana

Texas Lantana

Lantana horrida, or Lantana urticoides, had many scientific names over the years

Family- Verbena

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, Cross Timbers, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Bloom Time- April-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial 

Height- 3’-5’

Width- 3’-5’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Shrubland, Wetland, Woodland

Additional Information- This drought tolerant plant is an excellent choice for a pollinator garden. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds really love the small clustered tubular flowers with recurrent blooms throughout the year. It also provides eye candy for humans with its vibrant mix of orange, red, and yellow blooms.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)