Cutflower Nomenclature

Scientific/Botanical Name:

Genus: Lantana

Specie: L.

Variety/Cultivar:

English Name:

 

Common Name:

shrub verbenas or lantanas

Botanical Family:

Name in Latin: Verbenaceae

Name in English: Verbena Family or Vervain Family

The Plant

Origin: tropical regions of the Americas and Africa

Growth Habit: genus includes both herbaceous plants and shrubs

Flower: aromatic flower clusters (called umbels) are a mix of red, orange, yellow, or blue and white florets. The flowers typically change color as they mature, resulting in inflorescences that are two- or three-colored.

Blooming Period: spring to late autumn

Leaf: dark green, lightly toothed and rough to the touch. Crushed leaves have a pungent scent.

Usage:

cultivated for flowers

Care and Handling

Soil: general purpose

Amount of water: Drench the soil and let it become moderately dry between waterings.

Nutrition: Feed every two weeks spring through fall with a water soluble fertilizer diluted by half.

Special handling: Feed every two weeks spring through fall with a water soluble fertilizer diluted by half.

Special feature/remarks:

Some species are invasive, and are considered to be noxious weeds,