Lantana Purple DescriptionBotanical Name: Lantana montevidensis 'Purple' Forms a dense, trailing mound with lilac to dark purple blooms. Blackberry-like fruits follow and are toxic. Leaves are dark green and aromatic with coarsley toothed edges, simple, opposite, elliptical to lanceolate, 3/4" to 3" long, 1/2" to 1 1/2" wide. Can be irritable to skin. Heat and drought tolerant. Good for erosion control. Low maintenance. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: ShrubsName: Lantana PurplePlant Type: Perennial Shrub Flower: Lilac to purple cluster, 1" wide Mature Size: 2' x 3 - 6' Water: Low Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 3' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Late April to October CommentsComments: Attracts Butterflies.