lantana
noun
lan·ta·na
lan-ˈtä-nə 
: any of a genus (Lantana) of tropical shrubs or perennial herbs of the vervain family with showy heads of small bright flowers
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Groundcovers that spill naturally include Asian jasmine, frogfruit and trailing lantana.
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Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Pollinators are attracted to lantana’s nectar-rich flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple, and white, which can help drench your yard in color when paired with crepe myrtle blooms.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
This species is nearly as drought-tolerant as lantana, needing nothing more than a monthly soak, if even that, in the hottest weather.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Nov. 2025
Include nectar sources, such as lantana for adults, and host plants like native milkweed, California lilacs, buckwheat or dill for caterpillars.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Pollinators are attracted to lantana’s nectar-rich flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple, and white, which can help drench your yard in color when paired with crepe myrtle blooms.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
This species is nearly as drought-tolerant as lantana, needing nothing more than a monthly soak, if even that, in the hottest weather.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Nov. 2025
Include nectar sources, such as lantana for adults, and host plants like native milkweed, California lilacs, buckwheat or dill for caterpillars.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Lantana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantana. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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lantana
noun
lan·ta·na
lan-ˈtän-ə
: any of a genus of tropical shrubs and herbs that have showy heads of small bright flowers
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