Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides)

Texas Lantana

Lantana urticoides

Other Common Names: Calico Bush

Other Botanical Names: Lantana horrida

Top Pick: A tough, long-blooming native that brings bold color and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds all season.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low
• 🌿 Type: Shrub
• 📏 Mature Size: 3–6 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide

Description

A tough native shrub with vibrant orange and yellow blooms that thrive in heat and attract pollinators all season.

Texas Lantana produces clusters of bright flowers that shift in color as they age, creating a dynamic display. It is highly drought tolerant and performs reliably in hot, sunny landscapes.

🌼 Why it works

• Long bloom season from spring through fall
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Bold color that stands out in the landscape
• Low-maintenance once established

🐦 Wildlife value

A strong nectar source for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season.

Berries provide food for birds, extending its value beyond bloom.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It performs well in rocky, sandy, or limestone soils and is ideal for xeriscape and low-water plantings.

• Xeriscape and dry gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Naturalized plantings

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates rocky or limestone conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth. May die back in colder winters and return in spring.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Texas Lantana is highly drought tolerant and performs best in well-drained soils.

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