Lantana Pink
A heat-tolerant flowering shrub with textured green foliage and rounded clusters of pink flowers, often accented with yellow or cream centers. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators; long flowering season. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage causes root rot; avoid overwatering. Lace bugs, whiteflies, and spider mites may damage […]
Tropical Milkweed
A fast-growing, nonnative milkweed with slender stems, narrow leaves, and vivid red-and-orange flowers with yellow crowns; attracts butterflies and supports monarch caterpillars. Special Features Monarch and queen butterfly host plant; nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators; long flowering season. Problems & Solutions Persistent foliage can harbor spores of the monarch parasite OE and encourage […]