Shrub Verbena Seeds - Fruit Plant

Shrub Verbena is a flowering ornamental plant valued for its colorful clusters of blooms and long flowering season. Commonly associated with lantana species, it is well suited to garden beds, borders, containers, butterfly gardens, and landscape plantings. This heat-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing abundant flowers throughout the growing season. Its compact to spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for adding continuous color and pollinator interest to outdoor spaces.

Features

• Produces clusters of colorful flowers
• Long-lasting blooming season
• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Attractive to butterflies and beneficial pollinators
• Provides continuous seasonal color

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lantana camara
• Common Name (US): Shrub Verbena
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Tender perennial shrub, often grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-May
• Sowing Season Months: February, March, April, May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-42 days at 21-27°C (70-80°F); keep soil consistently moist during germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or garden soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant after establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 24-48 inches tall, 24-60 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches apart