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

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

More About Lantana ‘Bandana® Yellow’

Lantana ‘Bandana® Yellow’ delivers a clear, saturated yellow that feels bold but balanced in full-sun plantings. The flower clusters are bright and cheerful without leaning too pale or too deep, striking a middle tone that reads beautifully from both up close and at a distance. In large beds, that steady yellow creates a clean ribbon of color, while in containers it acts as a focal glow that pulls the entire arrangement together. Even during stretches of intense Summer heat, the blooms maintain their vibrancy instead of fading or washing out.

As part of the Bandana® Series, this variety was developed for controlled size, strong branching, and consistent flowering. It forms a compact, mounded plant that stays symmetrical and full throughout the growing season. You get heavy bloom production without the sprawling or legginess that older Lantana types sometimes displayed. That uniform growth habit makes it easy to repeat in borders or mass plant in landscape designs where consistency matters.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our Zone 8a trials, ‘Bandana® Yellow’ has proven to be a steady performer through heat, humidity, and irregular rainfall. Once established, it handles dry conditions with confidence and continues pushing fresh clusters without constant deadheading. We have planted it in exposed beds with reflected heat off pavement, and it maintained a rounded shape with clean foliage well into late Summer.

Design-wise, this is one of the easiest yellows to work with. It pairs beautifully with deep purples, rich reds, cool silvers, and ornamental grasses, creating strong contrast without overpowering the planting. We have used it in bold Summer containers, bright edging along sunny walkways, and large-scale landscape beds where consistent color is key. Butterflies and bees visit frequently, adding movement and life to its sunny display. For gardeners looking for reliable yellow color that performs hard through the hottest months, ‘Bandana® Yellow’ consistently delivers.

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.