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Lantana

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See right bottom one small flower in shadow area its of mixed Pale Yellow and Pink. Its most Lantana plant across the world.
Ashish, the greens don't look overexposed much, but I have seen lighter colored lantana flowers in pinks and creams. I've seen white and light-yellow flowers too. There are many hybrids now with pretty variety of flower colors and mounding habits.
Yes lantana..due to lttle over exposure Pink and Yellow look similar...
AJ, This picture does not look like "Ham and Eggs" Variety common in the southeast US. Those tend to be bright orange and yellow flowers. This picture looks like another variety. Does it trail or mound as a plant? The flowers (umbels) will usually be one color in the center and vary to a different color on the edge. It's a maturing flower color change. Some varieties can be invasive, especially in the south (warmer climates). They will fertilize and make a dark berry on the flower. This dark berry is really a seed and birds (mostly) but chipmunks and squirrels will take those seeds all over your yard and many will sprout, thus the invasive nature in some climates. They are drought tolerant and used as wall edging plants (trailing variety) and anywhere else you want a compact mounding plant. If you go to a nursery in your area (non-big box store) they will have many colors, trailing/mounding, and can tell you the right plant for the area in your yard. Some varieties are less invasive because their seeds aren't as hardy or likely to produce wherever they land. Hope that helps!
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PublishedJune 17, 2011

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