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

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