This is my Lantana (assorted) plant that I rescued from the dumpster of my local grocery store.
Along with my Lavender plants, the store was seconds away from throwing these withering plants into a dumpster. After intervention from my boss, we managed to save a about a half dozen plants of these variety.
This is currently my only flower plant in my patio grow. As you can see in the following pictures of the stages of flower, these lil petals change from a bright pink to a current orange flare.
Lantana (/lænˈtɑːnə, -ˈteɪ-/)[2] is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. They are native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa but exist as an introduced species in numerous areas, especially in the Australian-Pacific region, South and Northeastern part of India. The genus includes both herbaceous plants and shrubs growing to 0.5–2 m (1.6–6.6 ft) tall. Their common names are shrub verbenas or lantanas. The generic name originated in Late Latin, where it refers to the unrelated Viburnum lantana.[3]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantana
Lantana's aromatic flower clusters (called umbels) are a mix of red, orange, yellow, or blue and white florets. Other colors exist as new varieties are being selected. The flowers typically change color as they mature, resulting in inflorescences that are two- or three-colored.
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Hi Frank, I don't know where you live but in many parts of the world, Lantana is a serious pest, considered one of the top 10 worst weeds in the world. Even if those are sterile cultivars, meaning that they don't make seed, be warned that they are indestructible and wage chemical warfare against other plants, meaning that they secrete hormones that inhibit the growth and germination of other plants. So they are best kept in a pot if you value the rest of your garden
Wow, I was not aware. It is in it's own pot. Thank You for the informations.
Pleasure. They are pretty but people need to know their nature and keep them under control. If they start producing berries, make sure you pick them off so that they are not spread by birds. Also, don't try eating those berries, they are poisonous in large quantities
I believe their may be a slight difference between the wild species you are speaking of and the houseplant variety I have. I Thank You for your help and knowledge.
Looking great dude! Mad RESPECTfor doing all this in the middle of the desert:)
I have a greenthumb, what can I say. RESPECT
It is so nice to read that you saved this plant. Also flowers are so cute, also it seems that plant is doing well.
Great job, enjoy your day. ☺️
Thank You. I am feeling pretty good about saving these plants indeed. Thanks for your comment and view. RESPECT