Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides)

   
 

Fig. 1. Overview of flower clusters. Photograph by Paul Hotchkin. Fig. 2. Flowers, foliage, and immature fruit. Photograph by A.H. Harris. Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.

• Common English Names: Texas Lantana, West Indian Shrubverbena, Calico Bush
• Common Spanish Names: Hierba de Cristo, Mejorana, Monte Cristo
• Scientific Name: Lantana urticoides (lan-TAN-uh err-tih-COY-dees).
• Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
• Geographic Range: Southern tier of the U.S. into northern Mexico.
• Plant Form: Small shrub, 2-6 x 2-6 ft.
• Remarks: Sun to partial sun.

Last Update: 24 Jul 2006