Fiesta Lantana, originally uploaded by johntynan.

We love lantana! Before Rene and I knew we were even dating, we went to see Team America at the cinema. We loved the movie, but came away “pummeled by parody.” We left the mall and walked through the parking lot to get some air. As we were doing this, Rene plucked a lantana bloom and threw it in the air. All the little colored trumpets fell around us like rain. I knew then I was smitten… I still am.

Needless to say, the presence of lantana in our yard is essential.