Lantana Bonnie Bush

This is our unique lantana, a woody annual that is also perennial in zones 8, 9, and 10. The heat-tolerant, drought-resistant plants are great in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, and in the ground. Plant them in flower beds for a spot of color, or use them in mass as a flowering summer ground cover. Salt tolerance makes it a good choice for the beach, too. This is an excellent plant to attract butterflies.

Lantana grows in poor soil and full sun, so it a good choice in hot places by the driveway, the street, or in a sunny patio pot. Plant after the last frost in spring in well-drained soil and feed with a timed-release fertilizer when you plant. Although very drought tolerant and forgiving, lantana grows fastest and blooms best if you keep the soil moist. Plants need little care other than a light snipping back if you want to control their size. CAUTION: All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten.

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