Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Bandana® White’

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: Clean White Flower Clusters, Compact Habit, Exceptional Heat Tolerance, Pollinator Friendly

Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Low-Maintenance Landscapes

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Lantana Growth & Care Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Lantana ‘Bandana® White’

Lantana ‘Bandana® White’ brings a clean, luminous white to the garden that instantly freshens any sunny planting. The flower clusters are bright and crisp, creating a cooling effect against bold reds, oranges, and purples. In intense Summer heat, when some white flowers can scorch or discolor, this variety holds its tone remarkably well. It reads clearly from a distance and adds balance to high-energy color combinations, acting almost like a visual pause between stronger hues.

As part of the Bandana® Series, this selection was bred for compact growth, consistent branching, and heavy, continuous bloom production. It forms a dense, rounded mound rather than sprawling outward or thinning in the center. The nonstop flowering habit keeps fresh clusters forming without the need for constant deadheading. You get the durability and heat tolerance Lantana is famous for, but in a controlled, well-shaped plant that works beautifully in containers, borders, and mass plantings.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our Zone 8a trials, ‘Bandana® White’ has consistently performed through long stretches of heat and humidity without losing its form or color clarity. We have planted it in fully exposed beds that receive intense afternoon sun, and it continued blooming steadily through dry periods once established. The habit stays tight and mounded with very little trimming, making it an easy-care choice for both homeowners and larger landscape installs.

From a design standpoint, it is one of the most flexible Lantanas we grow. The white blooms pair seamlessly with bold, saturated colors as well as softer pastels and ornamental grasses. We often use it to brighten mixed containers or to soften the edge of strong color schemes in landscape beds. Butterflies and bees visit regularly throughout the season, adding movement and pollinator value to its clean, refined display. For gardeners looking for a dependable white that holds up in real Summer conditions, ‘Bandana® White’ consistently proves itself.

Bandana® White vs. Other Lantana Varieties

Bandana® White stands out in the Bandana® Lineup for its crisp, neutral blooms that pair effortlessly with any color palette while maintaining the same dense branching and nonstop flowering the Bandana® line is known for. Compared to brighter Bandana® options like Yellow or Gold, White provides visual relief and works especially well in modern or monochromatic designs. It also offers a cleaner, more refined look than many white lantanas outside the series, which can appear looser or uneven. 

When planted alongside bolder varieties like Bandana® Red or Cherry Sunrise, White acts as a balancing element without sacrificing performance. Against the Lucky® Series, Bandana® White provides a more substantial plant with greater garden presence. If you want a Lantana that brightens without overpowering nearby colors, Bandana® White is your Lantana.