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’ produces clear, vibrant golden-yellow flower clusters that remain strong and consistent through the hottest parts of summer. The solid gold blooms offer a clean, high-visibility look that reads well from a distance, making this variety especially effective for brightening sunny borders, large containers, and high-impact landscape plantings. Even under prolonged heat, the color stays rich without fading or dulling.

As part of the Bandana® Series, this selection was bred for controlled size, strong branching, and uniform performance across plants. It delivers the nonstop flowering and toughness lantanas are known for, but in a refined, mounded form that avoids the legginess and sprawl of older varieties. The result is a polished plant that looks intentional in both containers and in-ground designs.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Bandana® Gold’ has been extremely reliable in full sun and high heat, maintaining continuous bloom even during extended dry periods once established. It holds a tidy, well-shaped habit with minimal pruning and requires very little ongoing maintenance.

We especially appreciate its design versatility. The bright gold blooms pair beautifully with blues, purples, reds, and silvers, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of color schemes. Butterflies and bees visit frequently throughout the season, and it performs equally well in containers and landscape beds, making it a true workhorse variety.

Bandana® Gold vs. Other Lantana Varieties

Gold offers a warmer, richer yellow tone than Bandana® Yellow, with golden-orange undertones that add depth to plantings. Within the Bandana® Series, it bridges the gap between Yellow and Bandana® Peach, making it highly versatile in mixed color schemes. Compared to Lemon Zest, Gold reads more classic and less electric, which many gardeners prefer for traditional landscapes. It also provides a more compact, controlled alternative to groundcover-style gold lantanas like New Gold.

Compared to Lucky® and Little Lucky™ gold-toned varieties, Bandana® Gold offers a richer, warmer hue on a plant with greater presence in beds. Lucky selections stay smaller and denser, making them ideal for small containers, while Bandana® Gold bridges container and landscape use seamlessly. Bandana® Gold is a perfect choice for gardeners who want warm, classic color with a tidy, reliable habit that looks just as good in containers as it does in the landscape.