Lantana Purple DescriptionBotanical Name: Lantana montevidensis 'Purple'Forms a dense, trailing mound with lilac to dark purple blooms. Blackberry-like fruits follow and are toxic. Leaves are dark green and aromatic with coarsley toothed edges, simple, opposite, elliptical to lanceolate, 3/4" to 3" long, 1/2" to 1 1/2" wide. Can be irritable to skin. Heat and drought tolerant. Good for erosion control. Low maintenance. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Ground CoversName: Lantana PurpleFlower: Lilac to purple cluster, 1" wideMature Size: 2' x 3 - 6'Plant Type: Perennial ShrubWater: LowExposure:: Full sunSpacing: 3'Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drainedPlanting Time: Late April to October CommentsAttracts Butterflies.