Common lantana


Photo: PIRSA		Common lantana Lantana camara Trees and Shrubs South Australia Region

	Lantana is a rapidly-growing shrub that flowers prolifically with yellow, orange, pink or red clusters flowers. Originating in Central America, it was a popular, ornamental garden plant. Lantana is a Weed of National Significance. It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts.

HOW IT SPREADS Lantana spreads by both abundant seed in berries and layering, forming dense, impenetrable thickets that take over native bushland and pastures on the east coast of Australia. Common lantana has not established in native vegetation or grazing land in SA, however some gullies in the high-rainfall parts of the Mount Lofty Ranges may provide suitable habitat for it.





Another suggested alternative: Browallia (Streptosolen jamesonii)

Alternative Plants


Photo: Gondwana Landscapes & Consultancy and State Flora		Compact grevillea species and cultivars Grevillea species and cultivars Trees and Shrubs

	Highly ornamental but hardy native foliage plants that attract nectar eating birds and insects. Plant the compact grevilleas singly for contrast or grouped as an informal hedge or barrier up to 1m in height depending on variety. Grevilleas need full sun and well-drained soil to thrive and respond to heavy pruning to create dense growth. They require only minimal supplementary water over summer and a tolerate moderate frosts. Grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus and require native fertiliser. Popular cultivars include 'Robyn Gordon', 'Winparra Gem' and 'Superb'.

Photo: Gondwana Landscapes & Consultancy and State Flora		Crowea Crowea species and cultivars Trees and Shrubs

	A highly ornamental but hardy flowering low native shrub ideal for mass planting for high impact when in flower. Croweas can be used as a background or understorey in mixed beds. They have aromatic foliage and flowers that will attract native bees and butterflies to your garden. Croweas prefer well-drained soils and some root protection with mulch or groundcover planting and require some supplementary water through summer. Moderate tolerance to frost and coastal exposure. Some popular cultivars include 'Festival', 'Edna Walling' and 'White Star'.

Photo: Gondwana Landscapes & Consultancy and State Flora		Emu Bush Eremophila glabra, E. maculata and cultivars Trees and Shrubs

	A highly ornamental and hardy ground cover for verges and embankments. Low-growing mounding forms can be used as a living mulch to supress weeds and stabilise soil whilst the taller forms can be used as a hedge or windbreak. Eremophilas require good drainage and are drought and fire tolerant. Cultivars are available in a variety of flower colours. The tubular flowers attract native nectar eating birds and insects from spring through to autumn. Responds well to pruning to maintain dense growth. Popular cultivars include 'Apricot Delight'.

Photo: Gondwana Landscapes & Consultancy and State Flora		White correa Correa alba Trees and Shrubs

	Hardy flowering native shrub to 1.5m with blue-grey foliage and attractive russet new growth. Responds well to pruning, plant singly for contrast, grouped as an informal low hedge (0.6-1m) or pruned to form sculptural bun shapes. Prefers well-drained soils in semi shaded or understorey locations. Tolerates drought and moderate frost. The white flowers attract nectar eating native birds in autumn through to spring.