Lantana grows prolifically in north Florida, which last time I checked, was
quite hot and humid, as well as extremely wet. I think the main limitation
is winter lows, and amount of time temps remain below freezing in one spell.
I would guess that much of North Carolina would be marginal for them in
terms of perenniality, except possible along the coast. They do leaf out
quite late, as others have said, so I'd give them at least until early May
before ripping them out. And check close to the base of the plant - many of
the stems may have died down to the ground, but if roots are alive, they may
send up new growth from the ground.
"Mike Prager" §kill-spam§mprager@§alum.§mit.§edu wrote in message
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mprevette wrote:

I bought 3 Lantana's last summer. This is the first spring since I
planted
them and right now, they look like they're dead. Since I've never had
any
Lantana's before, I don't know what time of year they're supposed to
come
back out. Could someone please give me some information on these plants.
Thank you!

yorkdl

I live in North Carolina.

I put some in last year. They prefer a hot, dry climate and
it's a bit wet here for them. At least, it was so last year.
Also, last year we had a severe attack of lantana lacebug,
which left mine on their last legs. I suggest you give up and
plant something better suited to our hot, humid, climate.

What part of the state do you live in?


Mike Prager
Beaufort, NC (on the coast in zone 8a)
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