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

Patent: ✔ Patented Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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.

Lantana ‘Bandana® Yellow’ vs. Other Lantana

Compared to ‘Bandana® Gold’, ‘Bandana® Yellow’ offers a lighter, more lemon-toned yellow, giving plantings a fresher, brighter look.

When compared to multicolor selections like ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’, this variety provides a clean, uniform color ideal for mass plantings and structured designs. For gardeners seeking a compact, heat-proof lantana with nonstop sunny-yellow blooms, Lantana ‘Bandana® Yellow’ is an excellent choice.