Miss Huff Hardy Lantana
Lantana camara 'Miss Huff'
SKU
5684
Tropical appearing shrub, but hardy! Showy clusters of orange and pink flowers cycle throughout the warm season. Good for mass plantings on banks, or in containers by the poolside. Attracts butterflies. Herbaceous perennial except in climates where temperatures do not fall below freezing. Full sun. Mounded form to 3 to 5 feet tall usually, but can reach 8 to 10 ft. tall, to 10 feet wide. Cutting grown.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | lan-TAN-a kuh-MAR-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide; larger in mild climates. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through summer; nearly year-round in frost-free regions. |
| Design Ideas | This remarkably hardy perennial is an unparalleled source of quick foliage and flowers in warmer climates. Plants grow very fast to fill in a young landscape, or use as a single-season makeover plant. Very resilient in extreme heat, particularly reflected heat off driveways or street paving. A natural for filling sunny banks and slopes. Plant in flower and shrub beds, raised planters, along fence lines and foundations, and in parkways. Put them in pots for powerful color on a deck or patio with brightly blooming annual flowers. With its orange and pink flowers, this lantana is stunning in tropically inspired gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Hillside, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Carefree and Colorful |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; continue to water container plants regularly. Fertilize in spring. Remove spent blooms periodically and prune annually to shape.
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