The
Lantana achyranthifolia (also sometimes called Desert Lantana) is again blooming ...but only the plants on
the side of the house. Those in the
front flowerbed have lots of dark blue-black berries -- which the birds love -- but no blooms. Lantana berries are toxic to humans and large mammals (which is probably why lantana is deer resistant).
Found only in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, this species is a member of the Verbena family which also includes the Teak tree. This deciduous plant benefits greatly from being cut back in the winter as it flowers only on new wood.
The Lantana achyranthifolia (also sometimes called Desert Lantana) is again blooming ...but only the plants on the side of the house. Those in the front flowerbed have lots of dark blue-black berries -- which the birds love -- but no blooms. Lantana berries are toxic to humans and large mammals (which is probably why lantana is deer resistant).
Found only in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, this species is a member of the Verbena family which also includes the Teak tree. This deciduous plant benefits greatly from being cut back in the winter as it flowers only on new wood.
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