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Lantana camara 'Ham and Eggs' is often confused with:
Lantana camara Lantana camara flower
Native alternative(s) for Lantana camara 'Ham and Eggs':
Diervilla sessilifolia Diervilla sessilifolia
Passiflora incarnata Flower
Phlox P. douglasii- creeping phlox
Verbena canadensis Verbena canadensis
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Dianthus x 'Joltâ„¢ Pink' Jolt Pink dianthus
Lantana camara Lantana camara flower
Lantana camara 'Miss Huff' Close up of leaves and flowers in the fall, Pitt County.

Ham and Eggs Lantana Lantana camara 'Ham and Eggs'

Phonetic Spelling
lan-TAY-nah kah-MAR-ah
This plant has medium severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

‘Ham and Eggs’ lantana is a half-hardy perennial cultivar in the Verbenaceae (verbena) family that can be either annual or perennial, depending on winter severity. The parent plant is native to the West Indies, Mexico, and tropical America.

Plant it in full sun or partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil. It is resistant to drought, poor soil, and salt. The showy flowers appear from spring until fall and are attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It will die back to the ground when the temperature dips to about 28 degrees F (-2.2 degrees C) but will grow back from the roots in zones 7b or warmer in spring. It may be slow to break dormancy but will grow quickly once the soil temperature warms. It is 2 to 3 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width, and can be pruned to within 6 inches after the last frost. This plant does grow quickly and aggressively so plan its location accordingly.

The ‘Ham and Eggs’ inflorescence contains many pink flowers (ham) surrounding a center of bright yellow flowers (eggs). The new florets may start almost entirely yellow or cream, but the color deepens as the flower matures. The color changes to pink in the outside ring, which becomes darker with age and spreads toward the center. The ‘Ham and Eggs’ cultivar does not develop as many berries as other lantana cultivars. This is an advantage as the berries are toxic to many animals but also makes this plant relatively sterile. 

Use this sprawling groundcover mass planted along a slope, along a walkway or in the front of a border.  The long-lasting flowers attract a variety of pollinators making it an excellent choice for a butterfly or cottage garden.  In colder climates, it can be planted in a large container and used on a patio.  

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious insect or disease problems. In certain areas of the country with more tropical climates, Lantana camera is weedy or even invasive. Leaves can cause minor skin irritation to some people and are poisonous if eaten. It is toxic to livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses, and goats.

VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Annuals, Perennials, Vines, and Groundcovers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens. 

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#hummingbird friendly#showy flowers#poisonous#heat tolerant#drought tolerant#specimen#pink flowers#yellow flowers#slopes#mass planting#fast growing#deer resistant#long bloom time#fruits fall#pollinator plant#border front#humidity tolerant#walkway planting#dry soils tolerant#butterfly friendly#problem for cats#problem for dogs#bee friendly#problem for children#problem for horses#salt intolerant#contact dermatitis#container plant#coastal plant#problem for cattle#weed#patio
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Lantana
    Species:
    camera
    Family:
    Verbenaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Annual
    Perennial
    Woody
    Wildlife Value:
    Flowers attract bees, butterflies (particularly Swallowtails, Cabbage White, Gulf Fritillary, Fiery Skipper ) and hummingbirds. Berries are eaten by birds.
    Play Value:
    Attractive Flowers
    Attracts Pollinators
    Colorful
    Wildlife Food Source
    Dimensions:
    Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Ground Cover
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Perennial
    Poisonous
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Dense
    Mounding
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Soil pH:
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Dry
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Black
    Blue
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Berry-like drupe turns metallic blue or purple-black, does not produce as many fruits as the parent plant.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Cream/Tan
    Gold/Yellow
    Pink
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Umbel
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Star
    Tubular
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Showy pink and yellow tubular flowers arranged in a rounded umbel inflorescence
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Rough
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Insignificant
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Simple opposite leaves with toothed margins pinnate venation, sandpaper texture
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Cross Section:
    Square
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Coastal
    Container
    Patio
    Slope/Bank
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Foundation Planting
    Mass Planting
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Moths
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought
    Dry Soil
    Heat
    Humidity
    Poor Soil
    Salt
    Problems:
    Contact Dermatitis
    Poisonous to Humans
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Children
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses
    Weedy
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Medium
    Poison Symptoms:
    Vomiting, diarrhea, dilated pupils, labored respiration; the leaves may cause dermatitis.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Triterpenes (lantadene A & B)
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    Yes
    Poison Part:
    Flowers
    Fruits
    Leaves
    Sap/Juice