Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Bandana® Lemon Zest’ 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 Lemon-Yellow Flower Clusters with Clean Color, 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® Lemon Zest’

Lantana ‘Bandana® Lemon Zest’ delivers fresh, citrus-yellow blooms that stay bright and consistent all season long. The clear lemon tone provides a lighter, crisper look than deeper gold varieties, making it especially effective for summer containers and sunny borders that need lift and brightness.

As part of the Bandana® series, this selection was bred for compact size, uniform growth, and nonstop flowering. It offers excellent color saturation without fading, even during prolonged heat and drought.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Bandana® Lemon Zest’ has been extremely dependable in full sun and high heat. It maintains a tidy, mounded habit, blooms continuously without deadheading, and performs reliably in both containers and landscape beds.

We especially appreciate its design flexibility. The lemon-yellow color pairs beautifully with purples, blues, reds, and silvers, and it attracts butterflies and bees throughout the growing season.

Lantana ‘Bandana® Lemon Zest’ vs. Other Lantana

Compared to ‘Bandana® Gold,’ ‘Lemon Zest’ offers a lighter, brighter yellow tone, giving plantings a fresher, more energetic look.

When compared to multicolor varieties like ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise,’ this selection provides a clean, uniform color that works especially well in structured designs and mass plantings. For gardeners seeking a compact, heat-proof lantana with clear lemon-yellow blooms, Lantana ‘Bandana® Lemon Zest’ is an excellent choice.