Lantana montevidensis aka Purple Lantana

Lantana montevidensis, also known as trailing lantana, weeping lantana, creeping lantana, small lantana, purple lantana, or trailing shrubverbena, is a spreading, mat-forming evergreen shrub native to South America. It features slender, hairy stems and small toothed leaves that emit an unpleasant fragrance when crushed. This low-growing shrub, reaching about 18 inches tall and spreading up to 10 feet across, is commonly referred to as purple trailing lantana due to its cascading growth and clusters of purple flowers. It is often cultivated in California to combat soil erosion on dry hillsides. As a member of the Lantana genus, which encompasses approximately 150 species, purple trailing lantana requires specific considerations for optimal growth.