Lantana Camara Plant for Borders, Ground Cover

Botanical name: Lantana camara. Plant type: Perennial flowering shrub. Family: Verbenaceae. Growth habit: Bushy or trailing, can reach 1 to 2.5 meters in height. Leaves: Ovate, rough-textured, and aromatic when crushed. Flowers: Small, clustered, multi-colored blooms (typically red, orange, yellow, pink, or white), blooming throughout warm months. Fruit: Small, green turning to black berries when mature. Sunlight requirement: Full sun. Soil type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil. Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established. Hardiness: Tolerates high heat and poor soil; frost-sensitive. Use: Ornamental plant for hedges, borders, and ground cover. Environmental impact: Considered invasive in many tropical and subtropical regions. Maintenance: Pruning required to control spread and encourage flowering.