Texas lantana (Lantana urticoides) is in the Verbena Family family (Verbenaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 989 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Texas lantana: observations by month (U.S.)
About Texas lantana
Lantana urticoides, also known as West Indian shrubverbena, Texas lantana or calico bush, is a three- to five-foot perennial shrub that grows in Mexico and the U.S. states of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi especially along the Gulf coast. The plant can blossom from spring until the first frost. It is a species of flowering plant within the verbena family, Verbenaceae.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Texas lantana by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 987 | April | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Verbena Family)
Blue Vervain
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Lantana
White Vervain
Dakota mock vervain
Hoary Vervain
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 Texas lantana?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Texas lantana most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas.