Trailing Yellow Lantana
Lantana montevidensis · Evergreen subshrub (often grown as an annual or perennial ground cover)
Plant Family
Verbenaceae
Tree Category
Ornamental ground cover shrub
Variety / Cultivar
New Gold
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11, behaving as an annual in colder zones
About This Tree
A low-growing, spreading woody perennial subshrub typically forming dense carpets or spilling gracefully over borders, walls, and containers with a rounded to sprawling form and rapid growth rate
Leaf Characteristics
Small, ovate, dark green leaves measuring about 1 to 2 inches long with finely toothed (serrated) margins, a rough, pebbled texture, and a distinct aromatic scent when crushed
Bark Characteristics
Thin, woody stems that become rough, slightly rigid, and light brown to gray as they mature near the base
Growing Information
Origin Region
South America (tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil and Uruguay), widely adapted to warm climates globally
Growing Season
Perennial blooming continuously from spring through the first autumn frost in warmer climates; dormant or dies back in freezing winters
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal flowering and moderate to high drought tolerance once established, needing regular watering initially but disliking soggy, poorly drained soil
Mature Size
Typically reaches 1 to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 to 4 feet or more, growing relatively fast with a lifespan of several years depending on climate
Special Characteristics
Highly drought and heat tolerant, salt tolerant, resistant to browsing by deer and rabbits, and produces continuous clusters of vibrant flowers
Wildlife & Ecology
Extremely attractive to a wide variety of pollinators including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, though the foliage and berries are toxic to livestock and pets if ingested