Texas Lantana
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Lantana urticoides (L. horrida)
Also known as Texas Lantana, Calico Bush
Texas lantana is a common plant in Texas landscapes. It grows in various soils throughout the state, especially along the coast and in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Mexico. This low, spreading shrub has rough, aromatic leaves and thrives in poor, sandy, gravelly soils in hot, dry areas, under full sun or light shade. In the southern part of the state, its branches may die in winter and re-emerge in spring. Where it does not die back, its stems should be pruned after frost and occasionally during the growing season to maintain a compact shape, as it flowers on new wood. In mid-to-late summer, lantana flowers are abundant, with tiny red, yellow, and orange flowers clustered together.
Although its leaves are poisonous, its nectar attracts butterflies, and birds eat the fruit. Lantana is a good choice for sunny, neglected areas. Once established, it requires minimal care and consistently flowers from mid-summer, always attracting butterflies.
Nectar Source Plant: Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae), Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes), Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Julia (Dryas iulia), Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor), Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Zebra Longwing ( Heliconius charithonia)
Height: 2’-6’
Spread: 2’-6’
Bloom: April-October
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
