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Lantana: the varieties gardeners actually grow
We track 23 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Lantana varieties
Of 23 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedLantana Luscious Citrus Blend
Lantana camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend'
#2 most savedLantana Miss Huff
Lantana camara 'Miss Huff'
#3 most savedLantana Camara Luscious Pinkberry Blend
Lantana camara 'Luscious Pinkberry Blend'
Lantana Luscious Citron
Lantana x hybrida 'Luscious Citron'
Common Lantana
Lantana camara 'Butterfly Puddler'
Irene Lantana
Lantana camara 'Irene'
Confetti Lantana
Lantana camara 'Confetti'
Lantana Cherry Sunrise
Lantana camara 'Cherry Sunrise'
Common Lantana
Lantana camara 'Bandana Cherry'
Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana
Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow'
Dallas Red Lantana
Lantana camara 'Dallas Red'
Lantana New Gold
Lantana camara 'New Gold'
Browse all 23 Lantana varieties →
How to grow Lantana
What the Lantana varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 23 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Lantana year
- PruneFebruary and March87% of varieties
If overwintered, cut back woody growth by 1/3 in late winter
- FertilizeMay–August83% of varieties
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly, especially in containers
- PlantApril and May74% of varieties
Plant transplants or rooted cuttings after all danger of frost has passed
- Winter PrepSeptember and October74% of varieties
In Zone 7, bring container plants indoors before first hard frost
- DeadheadJune–September39% of varieties
Remove spent flower clusters to maintain tidy appearance
Do
- Water deeply during dry spells 🌱
- Prune to shape and remove dead branches ✂️
- Fertilize monthly during active growth
- Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during summer
- Apply balanced fertilizer monthly
Avoid
- Overwater to prevent root rot ❌
- Allow soil to become waterlogged ❌
- Overwater to avoid root rot ❌
- Neglect pruning after flowering ❌
What goes wrong with Lantana
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Whiteflies | Clouds of tiny white insects fly up when disturbed; sticky honeydew on leaves. | Use yellow sticky traps to monitor. Spray with horticultural oil. Release beneficial insects like parasitic wasps. |
| Lace Bugs | Stippled, bleached-looking leaves with dark, varnish-like spots on the undersides. | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil. For severe infestations, a systemic insecticide containing imidacloprid can be used. |
| Whitefly | White flying insects on undersides of leaves | Apply insecticidal soap or introduce natural predators |
| Root rot | Wilting and browning at soil line | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Powdery Mildew | White, powdery coating on leaves, especially in humid conditions with poor air circulation. | Improve air circulation. Apply neem oil or a potassium bicarbonate spray. Use a commercial fungicide if necessary. |
| Root Rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Reduce watering and improve soil drainage |
Making more Lantana
Cuttings
- Take 4-6 inch cuttings in early spring.
- Remove lower leaves and dip in rooting hormone.
- Plant in moist, well-draining soil.
- Keep soil moist and place in bright, indirect light.
- Roots develop in about 6 weeks.
Seeds
- Sow seeds in seed-starting mix in early spring.
- Lightly cover with soil and mist regularly.
- Maintain warmth and humidity.
- Germination occurs in 2–3 weeks.
Lantana questions
How many types of Lantana are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 23 distinct Lantana varieties. The most popular — ranked by 476 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Lantana grow in?
Across its varieties, Lantana covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Lantana bloom?
Most Lantana varieties bloom in mid-summer, spring to fall, summer to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Lantana should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Lantana in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
