Trailing Lantana
Botanical Name:
Lantana montevidensis
Family:
Verbena Family (Verbenaceae)
Origin:
Native to South America
At Hearst Castle:
Trailing Lantana is used freely around the Esplanade, spilling in cascades over the retaining walls of the inner flower beds.
Comments:
Near the guest houses it is pruned into a teardrop shape. This idea was suggested to W.R. Hearst by Norman Rotanzi in 1946. Hearst liked the effect and told Norman to trim about half the lantana in the teardrop fashion and to leave the other half natural.
Description:
Evergreen shrub or groundcover in mild climates (can lose its leaves in colder winters). Trailing branches to 6 feet long. Leaves are dark green, oval, and coarsely toothed on the edges; the leaves often turn reddish or purple in cold weather. Rosy lilac flowers are tiny and grow in clusters up to 1.5 inches wide. Crushed foliage produces a pungent odor.
Gardens and Vistas - The Self Guided Tour
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Now you can experience Hearst Castle much like one of Mr. Hearst’s guests might have. Walk the esplanade, stroll through the gardens, or just relax on one of the terraces and soak in the magnificent views that until now only few have had the chance. More Information
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