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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Some common options for hanging pots include succulents like burro's tail or string of pearls, trailing lantana, and trailing verbena.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
When other garden plants may wilt in the summer heat, lantana springs into action.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Combine these free-flowering, compact cascaders with bold uprights like canna lilies or coleus and textural fillers like euphorbia and lantana to keep your display balanced and brimming.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
When other garden plants may wilt in the summer heat, lantana springs into action.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Combine these free-flowering, compact cascaders with bold uprights like canna lilies or coleus and textural fillers like euphorbia and lantana to keep your display balanced and brimming.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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“Lantana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantana. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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