lantana
noun
lan·ta·na
lan-ˈtä-nə 
: any of a genus (Lantana) of tropical shrubs or perennial herbs of the vervain family with showy heads of small bright flowers
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Monarchs are particularly attracted to flowers such as asters, coneflowers, zinnias, lantana and black-eyed Susans.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Masterfully crafted from lantana reeds by artisans of the Coexistence Collective, these epic elephants are already one of Art Week’s most talked about activations, promoting the fragile relationship between nature and humans.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Marianna walked past fluttering butterflies and beds of flowering purple Texas lantana and pink Mexican nickerbean.
—Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-draining soil Size: Up to 9 feet tall and wide
Zones: 3–10
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Subtly fragrant lantana (Lantana spp.) thrives in hot, dry conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Masterfully crafted from lantana reeds by artisans of the Coexistence Collective, these epic elephants are already one of Art Week’s most talked about activations, promoting the fragile relationship between nature and humans.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Marianna walked past fluttering butterflies and beds of flowering purple Texas lantana and pink Mexican nickerbean.
—Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-draining soil Size: Up to 9 feet tall and wide
Zones: 3–10
The 18 Best Outdoor Planters of 2024
09 of 11
Lantana
Subtly fragrant lantana (Lantana spp.) thrives in hot, dry conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for lantana
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“Lantana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantana. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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lantana
noun
lan·ta·na
lan-ˈtän-ə
: any of a genus of tropical shrubs and herbs that have showy heads of small bright flowers
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