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Re: Lantana Started by colette at 04-23-2005 6:17 PM. Topic has 4 replies. WildflowerHaven... » Texas Wildflowe... » Central Texas » Re: Lantana Hunting Texas Wildflowers - New Book!

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04-23-2005, 6:17 PM colette Joined on 03-22-2005 west of Austin Posts 21 Lantana I'm sure this plant is familiar to everyone.  But it still remains one of my favorites, in spite of its ubiquitousness.    Report

04-24-2005, 8:59 AM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Re: Lantana Not as ubiquitous as you might think.  In all my travels I rarely see this anymore except in cultivated areas. Last year I found some along RR-337 bear Leakey. Where did you take this photo? The lantana horrida is the native whereas lantana camara is an escaped domestic. Apparently the name horrida was given to the plant because of the punget smell of the leaves when crushed.  Lantana is a nectar plant for butterflies and hummingbirds.  RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

04-24-2005, 11:11 AM colette Joined on 03-22-2005 west of Austin Posts 21 Re: Lantana Actually, I took this in my driveway. This one is the lantana camara, but there are lantana horrida nearby as well.   We're pretty natural around our house.  We don't live in an area with a homeowners association telling us what we can and can't do with our property.  Our "lawns," are not manicured and we have several species of wildflowers growing.  Right now, in addition to Lantana, we have Yellow Primroses, Winecups, Baby Blueeyes, Day Flowers, Rain Lilies and the BBs, Phlox, and Poppys that I planted.  We should be getting some Turks Caps and Prickly Pear Cactus blooms a little later.  Our home is near Mansfield Dam about 15 miles west of Austin, and in past years there have been tons of Lantanas, I guess that's why I thought they were ubiquitous (love that word!).    Report

04-24-2005, 12:07 PM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Re: Lantana I think its great that you have the freedom to use native plants in your area.  I'm praying that homeowner associations will one day be required to support the use of native plants especially in developments areas that are presently overtaking native lands. I truly think an acceptable method of development can occur that will result in less negative impact on the land.  I was really surprised to learn that only 6% of the land in Texas is non-private.  94% of the land is privately owned which means the burden of the future of "Wild Texas" is in the hands of private owners. Compare this with nearly 45% of land in the northwest USA is protected in public parks, forrest and natural areas. As long as I am able, I personally will continue to keep my small 32 acres in the Hill Country "wild."  The small portion of the land I plan to manage with gardens will use native plants.   RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

04-24-2005, 12:59 PM FlowerPower Joined on 03-08-2005 The Woodlands, Texas Posts 136 Re: Lantana We are lucky enough to have the lantana as shown in your super photo as well as one that looks the same in shape, etc but it's burgandy and yellow.  They seem to like the same soil conditions as the beauty berries that also thrive in my little wild side-yard.  Wow 32 wild acres--good for you Rich!! Flowers will brighten your day whether mild or wild, Murry!    Report

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