Purple Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis)
A low, spreading lantana that creates a soft carpet of lavender blooms from spring through fall. It flows naturally over edges and walls and thrives in hot, sunny areas where many perennials struggle. Easy to grow and very forgiving once established.
Typical Uses
• Groundcover in sunny beds
• Cascading over walls or raised beds
• Slopes and erosion control
• Pollinator gardens
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to part sun
Water: Low once established
Soil: Well-drained soils; handles rocky and lean soils well
Size
Height: About 6–12 inches
Spread: About 2–3 feet
Behavior
Evergreen or Deciduous: Freeze deciduous, returns in spring
Growth rate: Fast spreading
Traffic tolerance: None
Deer resistance: High
Ecology
Native range: South America
Wildlife value: Excellent nectar source for butterflies and small pollinators
Extra Notes
Blooms continuously in warm weather without deadheading. Cut back after the last freeze in late winter to refresh growth and encourage dense growth.
Recommended spacing 2–3 feet apart depending on how quickly coverage is desired.
Source
Grown by Native Texas Nursery
Pickup & Delivery
Online orders are available for in-person pickup in Southwest Austin on weekends (subject to availability). After purchase I will contact you to schedule a pickup time. Alternate pickup days can usually be arranged if needed. Free delivery on orders over $200.
Purple Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis)
A low, spreading lantana that creates a soft carpet of lavender blooms from spring through fall. It flows naturally over edges and walls and thrives in hot, sunny areas where many perennials struggle. Easy to grow and very forgiving once established.
Typical Uses
• Groundcover in sunny beds
• Cascading over walls or raised beds
• Slopes and erosion control
• Pollinator gardens
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to part sun
Water: Low once established
Soil: Well-drained soils; handles rocky and lean soils well
Size
Height: About 6–12 inches
Spread: About 2–3 feet
Behavior
Evergreen or Deciduous: Freeze deciduous, returns in spring
Growth rate: Fast spreading
Traffic tolerance: None
Deer resistance: High
Ecology
Native range: South America
Wildlife value: Excellent nectar source for butterflies and small pollinators
Extra Notes
Blooms continuously in warm weather without deadheading. Cut back after the last freeze in late winter to refresh growth and encourage dense growth.
Recommended spacing 2–3 feet apart depending on how quickly coverage is desired.
Source
Grown by Native Texas Nursery
Pickup & Delivery
Online orders are available for in-person pickup in Southwest Austin on weekends (subject to availability). After purchase I will contact you to schedule a pickup time. Alternate pickup days can usually be arranged if needed. Free delivery on orders over $200.
