Flowers range in color from white to red with variations in between, including purple.
Widely grown as an ornamental shrub throughout the tropics, subtropics and temperate zones, it is established there as a weed of pastures and the environment in about 50 countries. Lantana leads to decreased productivity in pastures and poisons cattle. It invades disturbed natural ecosystems establishing in open situation creekbanks and roadsides, and excludes understorey species, making it a competitor for forestry. For more information, contact Craig Walton, Department of Natural Resources, Queensland, Australia. All rights reserved.