Lantana 'Irene'
Irene Lantana
Description
Lantana 'Irene is a perennial upright shrub that is a staple in many areas due to its low maintenance and pretty flowers. It reaches 3' tall and 4' wide quickly. During the summer, flowers open yellow but turn magenta with age. It takes full sun and deep infrequent watering. Foliage is damaged by cold but will come right back if cut back.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.