P. Allen Smith Gardens

The hotter it gets outside, the more flowers, luscious, “Citrus Blend” lantana produces. The blooms in Citrus Blend are clusters of tiny brilliant red-orange flowers, and yellow ones in the center. I have planted them in combination with Coleus such as this one called, Texas Parking Lot—what a name. And this one with really bright foliage called, Big Red Judy.

Now let me tell you another attribute of this plant that I think is so important in these times that we’re trying to conserve water. This is a plant that does not need a lot of water during the summer. So, think about that when you’re planting your garden and give Citrus Blend a try.

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