Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Not Available
Alba, Dallas Red, Miss Huff, New Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Forest edges, Grassland, riparian zones, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Olive, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tiny fruits
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Bugs, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Rash
Dermatitis, Skin irritation, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Pain killer, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Paper pulp, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON peruvianum
LANTANA camara 'Miss Huff'
Common Name
Wild Tomato
Lantana, Miss Huff Lantana
In Hindi
Wild Tomato
lantana
In German
Tomaten (Sektion)
Wandelröschen
In French
Lycopersicon
Lantana camara
In Spanish
Solanum subsect. Lycopersicon
Lantana camara
In Greek
Wild Tomato
Lantana camara
In Portuguese
Wild Tomato
Lantana camara
In Polish
Pomidor
Lantana pospolita
In Latin
Wild Tomato
lantana camara
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana
Season and care of Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Miss Huff Lantana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wild Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Miss Huff Lantana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Tomato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Miss Huff Lantana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana Physical Information
Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Tomato height is 40.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Miss Huff Lantana height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana are as follows:
Wild Tomato flower color: Yellow
Wild Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Miss Huff Lantana flower color: Yellow, Hot Pink and Coral
- Miss Huff Lantana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana
Care of Wild Tomato and Miss Huff Lantana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Miss Huff Lantana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Miss Huff Lantana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.