The most common species in cultivation are Lantana camara cultivars such as the oh-so-hot orange and red “Radiation,” the tri-colored “Confetti” (yellow, pink and purple), and the super ...

Lantana is a great butterfly magnet to have in your garden, but the most common species is a Category 1 invasive plant pest. Here’s how to tell the good from the bad.

Lantana is part of the verbena family (Verbenaceae), and there are 150 species to choose from. The flat-topped flower clusters make perfect “landing pads” for pollinators to perch on.

In the Bandipur National Park, an estimated 60% is affected by Lantana, which hinders the growth of native vegetation that herbivores such as deer and elephants feed on. Further, its fruit is ...

Lantana selections have been selected as Mississippi Medallion winners. New Gold lantana was one of the first of these proven landscape winners chosen in 1996. This plant is covered in bright ...