How Do You Grow A Lantana Plant Outdoors?
Attract butterflies to your garden with the bright yellow, orange and red Lantana plant flowers. Lantana, also known as shrub verbena, grows naturally as a woody perennial in the warm, humid climate of southern United States. In northern climates, Lantana cultivars may be grown as annuals in a hanging basket or sunny garden border. Lantana tolerates drought well and adds color to a xeriscape garden. Plant small potted Lantana plants in late spring when the soil has warmed and there is at least eight hours of full sunlight daily. Choose a sunny space in the garden with at least 1-foot clearance from other plants. Dig a hole 6 inches deep by 4 inches across with a garden trowel. Put a 1-inch layer of pebbles in the bottom of the hole for drainage. Add an inch of compost and place the plant in the hole. Fill the hole with garden soil, keeping the stems and leaves above soil level. Spread a 1-inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant. Add more mulch each month to retain moisture and
