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Lantana Care and Pruning in Southern California

'Radiation' lantana grows 4 feet tall; purple lantana stays 18 inches. Prune anytime to tidy, but it reduces bloom temporarily. Water weekly for 2 months to establish, then only during dry spells. Drought-tolerant once established.

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