{"product_id":"texas-lantana-shrub","title":"Texas Lantana Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Lantana\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLantana urticoides\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Texas Shrub Verbena, Calico Bush, is an iconic Lone Star native that thrives in brutal summer heat, painting Texas landscapes in vivid fiery blooms from spring until the first winter freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the sun-drenched hillsides of the Edwards Plateau and South Texas plains, Texas Lantana bursts with dense clusters of red, orange, and golden-yellow blooms. While commercial, non-native lantanas struggle or turn invasive, this true Texas native laughs at 100°F+ temperatures, rocky limestone, and intense drought—acting as an indispensable nectar engine for native butterflies, bees, and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarch Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the premier native nectar sources for monarch butterflies during migration and throughout the summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiery Tri-Color Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense, verbena-like clusters of bright yellow, orange, and crimson red bloom non-stop from April through the first hard autumn frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Texas Summers: \u003c\/strong\u003eShrugs off triple-digit heat, scorching sun, poor soils, and long dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, Not Invasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the aggressive, non-native \u003cem\u003eLantana camara\u003c\/em\u003e, this native species protects local genetics and naturally supports Texas food webs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-in-One Wildlife Hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e A powerhouse magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and berry-eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, rough-textured foliage deters browsing deer and rabbits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown non-GMO and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eneonicotinoid-free\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure a healthy ecosystem for your local wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub ships in a one gallon container with established root mass. In the fall, branches will be 12” to 18” tall with leaves. Spring shipments will be dormant with only branches and no leaves and a healthy one gallon root mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Texas Lantana?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Lantana is a cornerstone plant for wildlife gardeners across the state. Its nectar-rich flower heads are a critical refueling station for \u003cb\u003emigrating Monarchs, Pipevine Swallowtails, and Gulf Fritillaries\u003c\/b\u003e. In late summer and fall, its blooms yield shiny, dark purple-black berries that provide essential nourishment for \u003cb\u003eNorthern Mockingbirds, Towhees, and Threshers\u003c\/b\u003e. It dies back after a hard winter freeze, only to bounce back bigger and bolder each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is key for maximum flowering). Thrives in well-drained rocky limestone, sandy loam, or heavy Texas clay soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates occasional dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal care required. If desired, prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to shape the shrub and remove any dead or damaged branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the fiery beauty and ecological value of Texas Lantana to your garden—a native shrub that rewards you with dense clusters of orange, yellow, and red flowers from April through the first frost while supporting Texas pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":54429844767086,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-TXSLANTANA-1GAL-1","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":54429844799854,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-TXSLANTANA-1GAL-2","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":54429844832622,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-TXSLANTANA-1GAL-4","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/TexasLantana_Lantanaurticoides_8.png?v=1785960136","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/texas-lantana-shrub","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}