lantana

noun

lan·​ta·​na lan-ˈtä-nə How to pronounce lantana (audio)
: 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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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 July 2025 Monarchs are particularly attracted to flowers such as asters, coneflowers, zinnias, lantana and black-eyed Susans. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025 Texas gardeners have always counted on lantanas to tolerate the heat. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2025 Accent with golden ‘Samantha’ lantana flowers and yellow striped ‘Evergold’ carex. Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lantana

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Italian dialect, viburnum

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lantana was in 1791

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“Lantana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantana. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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lantana

noun
lan·​ta·​na lan-ˈtän-ə How to pronounce lantana (audio)
: any of a genus of tropical shrubs and herbs that have showy heads of small bright flowers

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