Discovering the wonders of summer through its vibrant blooms and flowering trees.
( WEST INDIAN LANTANA ) Common names : West Indian Lantana Other names : Spanish Flag Wild Sage Red Sage Lantana Tickberry Scientific name : Lantana camara Distinctive feature : Brightly colored flower clusters that change color as they age (often a mix of red, orange, pink, yellow). Mildly aromatic, rough-textured leaves Known for attracting butterflies Hardy and drought-resistant shrub Often used in landscaping and as ground cover, but invasive in many regions. Scientific classification : Kingdom : Plantae Clade : Tracheophytes Clade : Angiospermes Clade : Eudicots Clade : Asterids Order : Lamiales Family : Verbenaceae Genus : Lantana Species : Lantana camara Overview : West Indian Lantana is a hardy, colorful flowering shrub known for its vibrant clusters of small flowers that change color over time. It’s a tropical plant native to Central and South America, but now widely na...