Botanical Name: Lantana camara 'Goldrush'
Common Name: Goldrush lantana Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, densely branched, forms a full, rounded canopy – becomes rangy and open if unpruned – stems somewhat prickly Height 2' - 4' Spread 4' - 8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil well draining preferred, tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 12-24); best in warm locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, ovate, dentate-crenate, 1-2" long, rough, glandular (rugose), aromatic Flowers yellow, narrowly funnel-shaped, 1/2" long, in terminal and axillary heads, 1-2" across, bloom nearly year-round Fruit small black drupe, 1/8" diameter Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent filler or hedge material that blooms virtually all year - good for informal groupings or formal style landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers occasional deep soak, tolerates regular Fertilizing little required after planting Pruning head back strongly in early spring to prevent woodiness – can be sheared lightly to control size and shape Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Central America Family: Verbenaceae Notes: |
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