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propagating perennials: Lantana camara-Lantana
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Lantana camara-Lantana

Propagating lantana can be as simple as snipping the stolen around where the root may take hold or by a cutting. It is a perennial from Zones 7/8-11 and an annual everywhere else. It is a cousin to verbena, is poisonous/toxic to animals however butterflies, hummingbirds and bees are attracted to its nectar. It can reach a height of 48", is drought and also deer resistant. It blooms throughout the summer up until frost and colors range from yellow, orange, red, pink and purple. It is also fragrant, a cousin to verbena and a native to Mexico.

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