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Lantana Patriot Classic 'Desert Sunset'

Patriot Classic Desert Lantana

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Information by: Miramar Nursery        Photographer: Miramar Nursery

 

Description

Patriot TM Lantanas are an excellent choice for vibrant summer color and butterfly gardening. They are very heat tolerant. They need regular irrgation, but allow to dry out between waterings. 'Desert Sunset' is a mounding form reaching 3' tall and wide. It blooms in sunset colors: bright yellow, gold, cantaloupe, peach and bright pink. It may bloom almost year round especially if there is no danger of frost.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Pink, Yellow, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.