Lantana camara 'Red Spread' PP14691 ~ Red Spread Lantana water-garden IMAGES: Photos by Patrick Standish

IMAGES: Photos by Patrick Standish

Its heavy bearing of rose colored summer fruits have a sweet-tart flavor that is good fresh or used for cooking

The elliptical blue-green foliage turns shades of yellow or orange in the fall

IMAGES: Deinocheirus

Lantana camara 'Red Spread' PP14691 ~ Red Spread Lantana water-garden IMAGES: Photos by Patrick StandishRed Spread Lantana is a low spreading semi evergreen annual that creates a mound with dense green foliage and prolific blooming. The heavy clusters of flowers open warm yellow orange before maturing to a rich red and bloom from spring until frost attracting butterflies. Best color in full sun and rich well drained soil. Drought and deer tolerant once established. Toxic if ingested. Type: Annual Height: 1. 5' 2. 5' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2' USDA