Lantana Seeds – Urticoides

Lantana Urticoides, commonly known as Calico Bush or Texas Lantana in the United States, is a hardy and vibrant flowering plant valued for its clusters of colorful blooms. These seeds are ideal for gardeners looking to attract butterflies and pollinators while adding bright, long-lasting flowers to their landscapes. Lantana is drought-tolerant and thrives in warm, sunny environments, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.

With its extended blooming season and adaptability to a range of soil conditions, this variety is especially suited for ornamental borders, wildlife gardens, and xeriscaping projects.

Features:

• Produces clusters of vibrant blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow.

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

• Drought-tolerant and heat-loving, perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.

• Thrives in poor to average soils with good drainage.

• Resistant to deer and many common garden pests.

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Texas Lantana

• Botanical Name: Lantana urticoides

• Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cooler zones

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11 (perennial), can be grown as annual in Zones 3–7

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Start seeds in late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Outdoors: Sow after the last frost in spring (April–June)

• Blooming Season: Summer to early fall (June–October)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established

• Mature Height: 24–48 inches

• Spacing: 18–24 inches