Botanical Name: Lantana montevidensis ‘Trailing Lavender’ Common Name: Trailing Lantana Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere Size: 8–12" Tall × 24–36"+ Spread Growth Habit: Low, Trailing to Spreading Habit Sunlight: Full Sun (Best Flowering and Color) Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor or Sandy Soils Water Needs: Low; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Minimal; Avoid Excess Nitrogen Features: Soft Lavender-Purple Flower Clusters, Vigorous Trailing Habit, Exceptional Heat & Drought Tolerance, Pollinator Friendly Uses: Hanging Baskets, Ground Cover, Slopes, Large Containers, Mass Plantings

Patent: ❌ Not Patented Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

More About Lantana ‘Trailing Lavender’

Lantana ‘Trailing Lavender’ is prized for its soft lavender-purple blooms and strong spreading habit that delivers season-long color in full sun. The flower clusters appear continuously from late spring through frost, creating a carpet of color that holds up beautifully through heat and drought.

This variety spreads outward rather than upward, making it ideal for applications where coverage, flow, and cascading form are desired.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Trailing Lavender’ has been extremely reliable in hot, sunny conditions with minimal irrigation once established. It fills space quickly, maintains consistent bloom, and performs especially well in hanging baskets, retaining walls, and sloped landscapes.

We especially appreciate its softer color palette. The lavender tones blend effortlessly with whites, silvers, yellows, and ornamental grasses while still attracting butterflies and bees in large numbers.

Lantana ‘Trailing Lavender’ vs. Other Lantana

Compared to compact series like Bandana® or Lucky™, ‘Trailing Lavender’ offers far greater spread and cascading performance, making it unsuitable for small pots but excellent for ground coverage and large containers.

When compared to trailing varieties like ‘New Gold,’ this selection provides a cooler, more refined color option, trading bold gold tones for softer purple hues. For gardeners seeking a heat-proof, fast-spreading lantana with gentle lavender color, Lantana ‘Trailing Lavender’ is an outstanding choice.