Verbenaceae |
Lantana montevidensis (K. Spreng.) Briq.
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- Common Name: Weeping Lantana
- Family: Verbenaceae J. St-Hil.
- Country of Origin: South America
- Habitat:
- Description: [syn Lantana sellowiana]
The slender, weak stems of this trailing species mound up into a dense mass making it a wonderful plant for a ground cover or low hedge. It grows to a height of 18–36 in (45–90 cm) and a spread of 6 ft (1.8 m) or often much more, with small, neat, closely-veined dark green leaves. Throughout the year, but particularly in summer, it bears bright mauve-pink flowerheads, each with a yellow eye. A white-flowered cultivar has recently appeared and can make an attractive combination planted with the pink.
- Culture: These plants prefer fertile, well-drained soil and full sun. Plants in containers should be top-dressed annually in spring and watered well when in full growth, less at other times. Tip prune young growth to promote a bushy habit and propagate from cuttings in summer or from seed in spring. They are generally little affected by pests, but check regularly for white fly and spider mite.
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 199200518
- Source: Unknown
- Recorded Vouchers: CONN Accession #: 129360
- Accession Date: 12-31-1992
- Bench: 3304 - Liliaceae et al...
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 03-25-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: euasterid I
- Order: Lamiales
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- Family: Verbenaceae
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References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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