Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Bandana® Yellow’ 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 Sunny-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® Yellow’

Lantana ‘Bandana® Yellow’ delivers clear, vibrant yellow flower clusters that stay bright and cheerful throughout the hottest months of summer. The blooms do not muddy or fade, providing consistent color from planting through frost.

As part of the Bandana® series, this variety was bred for compact size, strong branching, and uniform flowering. It offers all the toughness lantana is known for without excessive growth, making it easy to use in both containers and landscape beds.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Bandana® Yellow’ has been extremely dependable in full sun and intense heat. It flowers nonstop through drought, maintains a tidy, mounded habit, and requires very little maintenance once established.

We especially appreciate its visibility and versatility. The bright yellow blooms stand out from a distance and pair beautifully with blues, purples, reds, whites, and ornamental grasses. Butterflies and bees are constant visitors.

Bandana® Yellow vs Other Lantana Varieties

Within the Bandana® Series, Bandana® Yellow is prized for its clean, true-yellow flower color and exceptionally uniform, mounded habit that stays tidy in both containers and landscape beds. Compared to warmer-toned Bandana® selections like Gold or Lemon Zest, Yellow offers a brighter, more straightforward pop of color that reads clearly from a distance. It also contrasts nicely with deeper hues such as Bandana® Red or Cherry, making it an excellent companion in mixed plantings where color separation matters. 

Compared to the Lucky® Series, Bandana® Yellow offers a slightly fuller, more landscape-ready presence, while still maintaining excellent branching and container performance. Lucky varieties tend to flower a bit earlier and stay tighter, but Bandana® Yellow ultimately delivers more mass and visibility in beds. When compared to New Gold, Bandana® Yellow is far more compact and controlled, trading aggressive spreading for a cleaner, mounded habit that works better in mixed plantings and formal borders.