Lantana White Lightning
A spreading, white-flowered lantana with textured green foliage and a long bloom season, well suited to Phoenix’s hot, dry climate. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators; long-lasting seasonal color. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause root rot; improve drainage and avoid overwatering. Watch for lace bugs, […]
Lantana ‘Teenie Genie’
A compact dwarf lantana with aromatic green foliage and abundant flower clusters that change from yellow to pink and fuchsia. Special Features Compact size; excellent heat tolerance; drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause root rot; avoid overwatering. Watch for whiteflies, spider mites, and lace bugs; […]
Lantana AZ Cherry
A heat-loving shrub lantana with clusters of cherry-red, orange, and yellow flowers, well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Excellent heat tolerance; drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Frost may damage stems; prune back to healthy growth after frost danger passes. Prevent root rot with good drainage and restrained […]
Lantana Gold and Red
A colorful, heat-tolerant shrub with clusters of golden-yellow, orange, and red flowers and aromatic, textured foliage. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Lace bugs, whiteflies, and spider mites may damage foliage; monitor leaf undersides and use targeted controls if needed. Prevent root rot with […]
Lantana Dallas Red
A vigorous, heat-loving shrub with textured green foliage and showy flower clusters that mature from yellow and orange to rich red. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators; aromatic foliage. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause root rot; avoid overwatering. Watch for lace bugs, whiteflies, and spider […]
Lantana New Gold
A low-growing lantana cultivar with spreading stems, textured green foliage, and abundant clusters of golden-yellow flowers, well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Generally produces little to no fruit. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause root rot; avoid overwatering. Watch for whiteflies, […]
Lantana Miss Huff
A vigorous, heat-tolerant lantana with clusters of yellow, orange, and pink flowers. ‘Miss Huff’ forms a large, colorful shrub well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, and attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Noted for greater cold hardiness than many lantanas and typically little to no berry production. Problems […]
Desert Ruellia
A heat-tolerant shrub native to Baja California, with small green leaves and lavender-purple flowers well suited to Phoenix desert gardens. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; relatively low maintenance. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and overwatering can cause root rot. Freezes can damage tender growth; prune damaged stems after frost […]