Lantana Patriot Classic 'Desert Sunset'
Patriot Classic Desert Lantana
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.