Lantana On Black is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on January 21st, 2024.
Lantana On Black
This one is in our front yard in Yuma, Arizona. We have many people stopping by and admiring the flowers on the Lantana and so do the... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Lantana On Black
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
This one is in our front yard in Yuma, Arizona. We have many people stopping by and admiring the flowers on the Lantana and so do the butterflies.
Lantana plants are woody, tropical shrubs with large, rough leaves topped with numerous heads of vividly colored flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. They are free-flowering, often blooming from spring right through to the first frost.
Lantana, pronounced lan-TAH-nuh, are treated as tender perennial plants in the South and as annuals or houseplants in northern climes, though care should be taken if you have pets that enjoy munching on your plants, as this one can make them ill. It enjoys well-drained soil and lots of sun. Once established, they are quite drought and salt tolerant, making them very popular in the desert southwest and along the southern coasts.
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January 21st, 2024
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Comments (4)
Nancy Carol Photography
CONGRATULATIONS! .... your delightful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'BEST OF BOTANICAL BEAUTY'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "Jan/Feb/Mar 2024 Features."
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Nancy for the feature, comments, congratulations, invite, and promotion!!