Common Lantana – Lantana camara

Lantana camara, commonly known as common lantana, is a hardy, drought-resistant, and fast-growing flowering plant that thrives in the hot and arid climate of the UAE. It is often used for landscaping, ground cover, and attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees.
Benefits:
Perfect for low-maintenance gardens and roadside landscaping.
Produces bright flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple throughout the year.
Naturally resistant to many pests and rarely affected by diseases.
Care tips:
Watering: Water 2–3 times per week in summer, less in winter.Once established, it requires very little water.
Sunlight: Needs full sun.Grows best in open, sunny spaces like gardens, roadsides, and balconies.
Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer .Too much fertilizer can reduce flowering.