Lantana Bandana Landscape

Plant Overview

Lantana Landscape Bandana Gold (Lantana camara Landscape Bandana® Gold) is a vibrant tropical flowering plant known for its brilliant golden-yellow flower clusters, textured green foliage, and vigorous spreading growth habit. Part of the Landscape Bandana series, this heat-loving variety produces an abundance of cheerful blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Its broad, mounding shape creates an attractive display of color throughout the warmer months. Exceptionally tolerant of heat and drought once established, Landscape Bandana Gold is well adapted to Florida's sunny growing conditions. Its long flowering season, colorful appearance, and relatively low maintenance requirements make it an appealing ornamental plant where the cultivar is appropriate for local planting.

Key Plant Characteristics

• Botanical Name: Lantana camara Landscape Bandana® Gold

• Common Name: Lantana Landscape Bandana Gold

• Plant Type: Tropical woody perennial, commonly grown as an annual in colder climates

• Mature Height: Approximately 16–20 inches

• Mature Spread: Approximately 32–36 inches

• Growth Rate: Vigorous, fast-growing

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading, mounding, and bushy

• Foliage: Textured, medium to dark green leaves with slightly serrated edges

• Flowers: Large clusters of brilliant golden-yellow blooms

• Blooming Season: Mid-spring through fall, with extended flowering possible in warm, frost-free conditions

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Zone 11a for perennial growth, according to the breeder

• Florida Growing Zones: Thrives in warm conditions throughout Florida but requires cultivar-specific invasive-risk evaluation before being recommended for landscape planting. Frost protection may be necessary in North and Central Florida.

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Special Features: Exceptional heat tolerance, drought tolerance once established, attractive to butterflies, vigorous spreading growth, and extended seasonal flowering

Plant Care Guide

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun for healthy growth and abundant flowering. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Landscape Bandana Gold performs best in bright, sunny locations and thrives during Florida's hot summer months.

• Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish a strong root system. Once established, allow the upper 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings. This drought-tolerant variety generally requires supplemental irrigation only during prolonged dry periods.

• Soil: Prefers sandy or loamy, well-draining soil and adapts to Florida's sandy growing conditions. Avoid consistently saturated soil or areas where standing water collects.

• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer sparingly during active growth if needed. Excessive fertilization may encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowering.

• Pruning: Lightly trim overgrown stems to maintain the desired shape and encourage fuller growth. Remove damaged or declining foliage as needed. Avoid excessive pruning during peak flowering periods.

• Cold Protection: Landscape Bandana Gold thrives in warm temperatures but may experience foliage damage or winter dieback during frost and freezing conditions. Protect container-grown plants during cold snaps, particularly in North and Central Florida.

• Pests & Diseases: Monitor for whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, and lantana lace bugs. Maintain good air circulation and proper soil drainage to reduce potential fungal and root-related problems.

• Additional Care Tips: Provide adequate space for the plant's vigorous spreading habit. If grown in containers, monitor moisture regularly and trim stems to maintain a manageable size. Lantana foliage and berries can be toxic if ingested by pets or livestock. Prevent unwanted seed dispersal and dispose of plant trimmings responsibly.