Lantana montevidensis ‘Purple Trailing Lantana'

The Lantana montevidensis, known as ‘Purple Lantana’, is a vibrant, trailing plant popular for its colorful long-lasting blooms and hardy nature. This variety is often grown for ground cover due to its low-growing, trailing habit, making it ideal for landscapes, hanging baskets, or cascading over walls. Its attractive purple flowers and ability to thrive in challenging conditions have made it a favorite for drought-tolerant gardens.  Native to South America, the Lantana montevidensis has several other common names such as Purple Trailing Lantana, Creeping Lantana, Weeping Lantana, Wild Verbena, or Dwarf Purple Lantana. Its variety of common names reflects its low-growing, creeping habit and distinct color. The long, trailing stems of this Lantana perennial plant can grow up to a length of 2 feet and spread about 5 feet across the ground to form a dense mat. The small, coarsely-toothed, slightly hairy, dark green leaves are rough to the touch and have a slightly pungent scent when crus