Lantana plant profile
Lantana camara
A perennial shrub for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Lantana
Set lantana out after the last spring frost. It is hardy as a perennial in roughly zones 7 and warmer (some cultivars to 7b), and in colder zones it is grown as a frost-tender annual or container plant set out once the weather warms.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 36 to 60 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 7a to 11bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: poisonous leaves and unripe berries, weedy in tropical climates, whiteflies and spider mites overwinter.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Lantana camara (Common Lantana, Lantana, Shrub Verbena)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Lantana (Lantana camara) entry
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Supports pet-safety verdicts for dogs and cats. Checked 2026-07-18.