Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Miss Huff’ Common Name: Lantana Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Most Climates (USDA Zones 7–11) Size: 4–6' Tall × 6–8' Spread (woody perennial) Growth Habit: Vigorous, Upright to Spreading Shrub-Like Habit Sunlight: Full Sun (Best Flowering and Hardiness) Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor, Sandy, or Rocky Soils Water Needs: Low; Extremely Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Minimal; Avoid Excess Nitrogen Features: Orange-Pink Flower Clusters, Exceptional Cold Hardiness, Extreme Heat & Drought Tolerance, Pollinator Magnet Uses: Landscape Beds, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Slopes, Low-Maintenance Landscapes

Patent: ❌ Not Patented Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

More About Lantana ‘Miss Huff’

Lantana ‘Miss Huff’ is one of the most cold-hardy lantanas ever introduced, reliably returning in climates where most lantanas are grown only as annuals. The flowers open bright orange and soften to peach-pink as they mature, creating a warm, constantly changing display throughout the season.

Unlike compact series lantanas, ‘Miss Huff’ develops into a large, woody perennial over time, forming a shrub-like presence that anchors summer landscapes.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Miss Huff’ has proven nearly indestructible. It thrives in extreme heat, humidity, drought, and poor soil, and reliably returns after winter in Zone 7 and warmer when planted in full sun with good drainage.

We especially appreciate its value in large landscapes and pollinator plantings. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds flock to it nonstop, and once established it requires almost no care beyond occasional shaping.

Lantana ‘Miss Huff’ vs. Other Lantana

Compared to compact series like Bandana®, Lucky™, or Little Lucky™, ‘Miss Huff’ is dramatically larger and more vigorous, making it unsuitable for containers but perfect for open landscapes.

When compared to other landscape lantanas like ‘Dallas Red,’ ‘Miss Huff’ stands out for its superior cold hardiness, allowing gardeners in cooler regions to enjoy lantana as a true perennial. For gardeners seeking a tough, long-lived lantana with unmatched durability and pollinator value, Lantana ‘Miss Huff’ remains a gold standard.