trail lantana ( Lantana montevidensis ) and plebeian lantana ( Lantana camara ) are two trenchant varieties of the lantana plant . While they belong to the same genus , they have noticeable dispute in appearance and growth habit .

1 . Growth Habit : – Common Lantana : This diversity typically grows in a rounded , shrubby shape , reaching a height and width of about 4 to 5 groundwork . It tends to have a more summary and mound growth use , fix it worthy for habit as a small hedging or border industrial plant . – Trailing Lantana : As the name suggest , this character of lantana has a trailing development habit . It has thinner and more waxy stems that reserve it to circulate along the ground or cascade over walls or hang basket . Trailing lantana tends to form a straggling , low - growing mound rather than a compact shrub .

2 . Stem Characteristics : – Common Lantana : The stems of rough-cut lantana are comparatively sturdy and vertical , providing a solid structure to support the works ’s increment . They are often woody and can become quite duncish as the plant life matures . – Trailing Lantana : In contrast , the root of trail lantana are more delicate and flexible . This characteristic allows them to chase along the ground or cloak gracefully over container or walls . The stems are typically thin and do not develop the same woody texture as common lantana .

3 . Flower Colors : – Common Lantana : The flowers of common lantana come in a variety of vibrant colors , including shades of orange , red-faced , yellow , and sometimes pink or purple . These colorful flower clustering are hold above the leaf and attract pollinators such as butterfly and hummingbirds . – Trailing Lantana : trail lantana also produces clusters of little , tubelike flowers , but the colouring orbit is typically more limited . The flowers are often refinement of lavender , purple , or bloodless . While they may not be as showy as the flowers of uncouth lantana , they still provide a endearing display and attract pollinators .

4 . USA in the Landscape : – Common Lantana : With its succinct form , rough-cut lantana is often used as a focal point in garden bed or as a edge works . It can be pruned to sustain a orderly shape and is desirable for creating low hedge or flock planting . Common lantana is also known for its ability to hold red-hot and dry conditions , shit it a popular choice for xeriscaping . – chase after Lantana : Trailing lantana is well - suited for cascade over wall , spilling from containers , or filling break in rock gardens or hang baskets . Its trailing nature create it an splendid ground concealment , especially in cheery surface area where it can spread and occupy in outer space . This variety is also hump for its low sustentation requirements and power to attract butterflies , making it a popular choice for butterfly stroke garden .

While both trailing lantana and usual lantana are part of the lantana family , they take issue in growing habit , stalk characteristics , flower colors , and use in the landscape painting . Whether you favour the compact , mounding form of common lantana or the trailing , spreading nature of trailing lantana , both varieties extend alone stunner and magical spell to any garden or landscape setting .

Caroline Bates