Lantana (Lantana strigocamara) is in the Verbena Family family (Verbenaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,385 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Lantana: observations by month (U.S.)
Lantana by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,022 | April | Apr–Jul |
| Florida | 288 | April | Mar–May |
| Mississippi | 33 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Alabama | 18 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Louisiana | 13 | April | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 6 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Georgia | 5 | July | Jul–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Verbena Family)
Blue Vervain
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
White Vervain
Dakota mock vervain
Hoary Vervain
Texas lantana
Lanceleaf Frogfruit
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Lantana?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to July.
Where is Lantana most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, Mississippi.