Multicolored Flowers
Produces clusters of small flowers in attractive shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white, depending on the variety.
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Tropical Lantana, commonly known as Spanish Flag or Shrub Verbena, is a tropical flowering shrub recognized for its colorful flower clusters and textured green foliage. Its small flowers can display combinations of red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white, depending on the variety. Lantana is commonly grown in warm-climate gardens, borders, and ornamental landscapes. It thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil. Confirm the botanical species and cultivar before listing, as tropical lantana includes different varieties with varying growth characteristics.
Produces clusters of small flowers in attractive shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white, depending on the variety.
Features textured green leaves that create a dense and decorative appearance in tropical gardens.
Can produce repeated flower clusters throughout much of the year in suitable warm climates.
Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and other visiting pollinators.
| Scientific Name | Lantana camara (commonly sold as tropical lantana; verify cultivar) |
| Common Name | Tropical Lantana; Common Lantana; Shrub Verbena; Spanish Flag |
| Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Flower Shrub Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading, or bushy flowering shrub |
| Flower Color | Red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white, depending on variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 7–11, depending on variety and local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm growing season after frost risk has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start in warm, well-drained seed-starting medium; lightly cover seeds |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2 weeks under suitable conditions; may take longer due to seed dormancy |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20°C (68°F) under suitable light and moisture conditions |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy, loamy, or moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Regular moisture during establishment; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Varies considerably by species and cultivar |
| Plant Spacing | Depends on mature plant spread and selected variety |
| Blooming Season | Spring through fall; potentially year-round in tropical climates |
| Plant Uses | Ornamental Gardens, Borders, Containers, and Pollinator Gardens |
Tropical Lantana adds vibrant flower clusters and attractive foliage to suitable warm-climate gardens. Its colorful blooms create seasonal interest in borders, containers, and ornamental landscapes. Grow in full sunlight with well-drained soil and manage seed production carefully where lantana is considered invasive.
Find helpful information about Tropical Lantana seed germination, flower colors, and growing requirements.
Tropical Lantana seeds have hard seed coats and may show uneven or slow germination. Remove fruit pulp if present and follow the supplier's recommended seed preparation method. Sow seeds in a warm, moist, well-drained growing medium with light covering. Germination can take around two weeks under suitable conditions, although some seeds may take longer or fail to germinate.
Tropical Lantana produces colorful flower clusters in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white. Some varieties display multiple colors within the same flower cluster, and individual flowers may change color as they mature. The exact flower colors depend on the species and cultivar grown from the seeds.
Some Lantana species, particularly non-sterile Lantana camara, are invasive in several regions, including parts of the United States and India. They can spread through seeds and vegetative growth. Lantana also contains toxic compounds that can harm livestock and other animals if consumed. Check local invasive plant regulations, avoid planting restricted varieties, and remove unwanted seed-bearing plants before fruits mature.