lantana
noun
lan·ta·na
lan-ˈtä-nə 
: 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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Include nectar sources, such as lantana for adults, and host plants like native milkweed, California lilacs, buckwheat or dill for caterpillars.
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Tina Chen, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Accent with golden ‘Samantha’ lantana flowers and yellow striped ‘Evergold’ carex.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
As a precautionary note, lantanas are among the last perennials to sprout out in the spring.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2025
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Tina Chen, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Accent with golden ‘Samantha’ lantana flowers and yellow striped ‘Evergold’ carex.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
As a precautionary note, lantanas are among the last perennials to sprout out in the spring.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2025
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“Lantana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantana. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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lantana
noun
lan·ta·na
lan-ˈtän-ə
: any of a genus of tropical shrubs and herbs that have showy heads of small bright flowers
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