Grow these 5 easy-to-grow plants in Fallbrook area

With its mild Mediterranean climate, Fallbrook provides favorable weather conditions for growing a wide host of trees, plants, fruits, vegetables and ornamentals.

For those that may not possess the world's greenest thumb, the following five selections might be worth considering, as many residents have experienced success with them.

Lantana, (Lantana camara)

Lantana is a hardy, colorful, drought-tolerant plant that trails attractively and can be used in myriad locations within a landscape. It consists of an evergreen shrub with brilliant flowers in many color combinations.

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