Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Bandana® Gold’ Common Name: Lantana Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere Size: 12–18" Tall × 18–24" Spread Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Full Sun (Best Flowering and Color) Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor or Sandy Soils Water Needs: Low; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Minimal; Avoid Excess Nitrogen Features: Bright Golden-Yellow Flower Clusters, Compact Habit, Exceptional Heat Tolerance, Pollinator Friendly Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Low-Maintenance Landscapes

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More About Lantana ‘Bandana® Gold’

Lantana ‘Bandana® Gold’ delivers clear, vibrant golden-yellow blooms that hold their color exceptionally well through summer heat. The solid gold flower clusters provide a clean, high-visibility look that reads strongly from a distance and brightens sunny landscapes.

As part of the Bandana® series, this variety was bred for controlled size, strong branching, and uniform performance. It offers nonstop flowering and excellent durability without becoming oversized or leggy.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Bandana® Gold’ has been extremely reliable in full sun and high heat. It flowers continuously through dry conditions, maintains a tidy mounded shape, and requires very little maintenance once established.

We especially appreciate its design flexibility. The bright gold color pairs beautifully with blues, purples, reds, and silvers, and it performs equally well in containers and in-ground plantings. Butterflies and bees are frequent visitors throughout the season.

Lantana ‘Bandana® Gold’ vs. Other Lantana

Compared to multicolor selections like ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise,’ ‘Bandana® Gold’ offers a clean, uniform color that works well in structured designs and mass plantings.

When compared to trailing lantana types, this selection provides a more upright, manageable habit, making it easier to use in borders and mixed containers. For gardeners seeking a compact, heat-proof lantana with bright, season-long color, Lantana ‘Bandana® Gold’ is an excellent choice.