Lantana 'Christine'
Christine Lantana
Description
Lantana 'Christine' is a reliable shrub that loves heat. It does well in Southern California but is considered invasive in certain areas of FL and in HI. This plant can easily reach 6' tall and spread 4' wide. It does best in full sun with well draining, sandy or loam soil.Established plants are fairly drought tolerant. Rounded flowers of pink, yellow and white cover the plant from spring through fall. Berries are poisonous as well as foliage. Flowers have a faint citrus-sage scent to some gardeners; others consider scent odorous. Butterflies love this plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.