Lantana has the agreeable habit of blooming abundantly and constantly day in, day out all summer long, provided it gets full sun. With hundreds of lavender flowers, it is ideal for pots, planters, and hanging baskets and an exceptionally rewarding bedding plant. The blooms are larger than those of the species and are therefore especially showy. It is also beloved of butterflies. Lantana is perennial in Zones 8-10.