What are these little clusters/ sacks?
They appear to be spider egg sacs. Green Lynx Spiders will, commonly, attach to Lantana. They are likely attracted to the thrips or other insects present. They usually pose no threat to a plant, and can be quite beneficial.
I would continue treatment, as thrips are very difficult to rid from a plant. It will likely require several treatments.
Here is an article that will help you to continue the care of your plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
I would not say it is normal. Here are some common problems with lantana:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plant-wilting.htm
:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/diseases-affecting-lantana.htm
These are plants from last year and had beautiful flowers in the spring and early summer
This could be downy mildew, which will cause severe damage to your plant if left unchecked. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/downy-mildew.htm
Can I also root other plants like lantana, which I love, in water? I don't have or want to use rooting powder, actually. Appreciatively, Eric
Glad you like the site! Rooting powder is always optional. Our article on propagating lantana did not mention water, but you can always try it. Softwood cuttings work best for cuttings or in water. If you try it, make sure none of the leaves are below the water line. Change the water daily to prevent bacteria buildup. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/how-to-propagate-lantana.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/plants-that-root-in-water.htm
hem I planted them in spring of this year and they have done very well. Do I need to cover them or do i need to dig them up and put them in pots and bring them inside. The freeze is expected tonight
You are in hardiness zone 8 and lantana is hardy to zone 9 so you may want to dig them up. Since you are on the border of hardiness you could just mulch them real well. They will die back to the ground as the temperatures drop, but they should return in spring.
If you want to be absolutely sure you don't lose them, I would dig them up and store them inside for the winter. There is a hardier variety, which you may have, that overwinters as far as zone 6 and 7. Could you possibly have that one? It is usually yellow/orange.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/overwintering-lantana-plants.htm
My Lantana plant is experiencing some leaf distress. Just a few days ago it was very healthy looking. What do you thing has gone wrong? I've attached a couple of photos. Thanks !
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/diseases-affecting-lantana.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plant-wilting.htm
r bush? Could you please identify the name of the small bush?
Your photos didn't come through so I can't identify the shrub. The white stuff could be a number of things, powdery mildew, mealybugs, or whiteflies.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/diseases-affecting-lantana.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm