Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana
Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow'
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Perennial
Height
16 inches
Width
36 inches
Light
Full Sun
Zones
7, 8, 9
Water
Low
Humidity
Tolerates high humidity
Lifespan
Perennial in warm zones
Native To
Hybrid; parent species from Americas
Toxicity
Toxic if ingested, skin irritant
The Story
Plant Bio
Lantana is a genus of flowering plants known for their clusters of small, vibrant flowers and rough, aromatic foliage. They are heat and drought-tolerant mainstays of summer gardens. 'Chapel Hill Yellow' is a cold-hardy, sterile selection from UNC Chapel Hill, prized for its low, spreading habit and continuous bloom of bright yellow flowers without producing messy berries.
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Planting
How to Grow
- Select a location with at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
- Amend soil for excellent drainage, adding grit if necessary.
- Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the pot.
- Plant at the same level it was growing in the container.
- Water well after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
- Water sparingly once established; this plant thrives on neglect.
Pro Tip
Cut back hard in late winter to remove old wood and encourage vigorous, new, flowering growth from the base.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Provide full, direct sunlight for the best flowering performance.
- Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Cut back in early spring to encourage fresh, floriferous growth.
- Mulch in colder zones for added winter protection.
Don't
- Don't overwater, as this is the most common cause of root rot.
- Don't over-fertilize, which promotes leafy growth instead of flowers.
- Don't plant in shade; it will become leggy and fail to bloom.
- Don't worry about deadheading; this sterile variety is self-cleaning.
Seasonal Care Calendar
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Fertilize | ||||||||||||
| Pest Check | ||||||||||||
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| Prune |
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Good to Know
Common Questions
Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana questions
What zones can Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana grow in?
Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana deer resistant?
Yes — Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.
When does Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana bloom?
Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana typically blooms in early summer through mid-fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana need full sun?
Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana does best in full sun (6+ hours).
Is Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana drought tolerant?
Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.
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