Periodically, my lantana plants sprout green seeds that darken to black. What are they, and what encourages them? They're very healthy, full of blossoms.
Is Lantana frost hardy or should it be overwintered inside? I have a small greenhouse that could, at a push, house my plants, but would prefer to leave them outside. The garden is fairly protected but I would like to know in plenty of time to prepare the space if needed.
If your temperatures fall below freezing, it will likely not winter over outdoors.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
I have several of the lantana plants growing in my backyard. I was wondering if the green seeds that are on the plants after the flower is done could be planted to grow more plants. Thank you.
Lantana berries develop from the spent blooms. he plants can successfully be grown in many types of containers, so transplanting from the hanging basket to a planter, is fine. Regardless, they will still require more watering than those left in the ground, usually on a daily basis as you are already doing. You can keep it in your garage or a heated greenhouse (just above freezing). The house is usually warmer than 50 degrees at night, but if you have a location that is bright and sunny, but doesn't freeze (50 degrees at night) 70-80 degrees during the day, it could possibly make it through the winter. Or you can let the blooms go to seed and collect
What should I buy to take care of snails that are eating my lantanas?
This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/organic-snail-control-how-to-control-garden-snails.htm
At Niagra Falls, I saw a lantana "tree". I assume it was pruned to that effect. How long does this take or does someone sell them?
Lantana is grafted onto a root stock to form a Lantana standard.
Many garden centers carry these for sale each spring and summer.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
I have three hanging baskets of Lantana. One has rebloomed when deadheaded, but the other two have only produced pearl-like blackish 'balls' instead of flowers. Should I deadhead these black balls? Will flowers rebloom? The foliage is all green and they look healthy. . . just all green with no flowers. This is extremely disappointing, as I bought these for their beautiful color.
Yes, deadhead them frequently to optimize blooming.
Also cutting them back can rejuvenate the plants.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
My sister is interested in adding Lantana flowers to her tea mixtures. Is it safe, and if not, what flowers could she use? Thank you.
The leaves of lantana can be used in herbal teas. As for other flowers/herbs that are used for teas, they include chamomile, lemon verbena, pennywort, mint, rosemary, jasmine, violets and lavender.