Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Lucky® Lavender’

Common Name: Lantana

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere

Size: 12–16" Tall × 16–20" 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: Soft Lavender-Purple Flower Clusters, Compact Habit, Excellent 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 ‘Lucky® Lavender’

Lantana ‘Lucky® Lavender’ offers a softer, more relaxed color palette than many traditional Lantanas, producing clusters of gentle lavender to light purple flowers that feel cool and balanced in the landscape. The blooms maintain their color remarkably well through the heat of Summer, providing steady brightness without the intensity of the reds and oranges often associated with this plant. In sunny beds and containers, the color acts almost like a bridge between bolder flowers, helping blend different tones together in a natural, harmonious way.

As part of the Lucky® Series, this variety was bred to stay compact while still delivering the vigor and nonstop flowering gardeners expect from Lantana. The plants branch heavily and form a dense, rounded mound that fills in quickly once temperatures warm. Unlike older varieties that can stretch or become loose by mid Summer, ‘Lucky® Lavender’ maintains a balanced habit that looks tidy and intentional all season. The plant produces flowers steadily from late Spring through Fall, keeping beds and containers lively long after many other annuals begin to slow down.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials here in the South Carolina heat, ‘Lucky® Lavender’ has been extremely dependable in full sun. I remember planting a group along the edge of one of our display beds where the soil dried out quickly and reflected heat from the walkway. Even during the hottest part of Summer, the plants continued blooming without skipping a beat. The color stayed soft and consistent while the plants held their shape nicely, which is something I always watch closely with Lantana.

Another thing I appreciate about this variety is how easily it fits into different planting combinations. Lavender tones tend to work with almost everything, and this one pairs beautifully with yellow flowers, white accents, silvery foliage, or even ornamental grasses. We have used it in containers, small landscape beds, and mixed plantings where the goal is to keep color flowing without overpowering the design. Butterflies and bees visit it constantly throughout the season, so while the plant looks refined and controlled, it still delivers the pollinator activity that makes Lantana such a valuable Summer performer.

Lucky® Lavender vs. Other Lantana

Lucky® Lavender brings a cooler, calming tone to the Lucky® Series, standing apart from the warmer Rose Sunrise and Flame selections. Its soft lavender-purple blooms offer a monochromatic look that feels cleaner and more refined than the multi-tone options. Growth-wise, it matches the series with excellent branching and a dense, mounded habit, making it easy to slot into mixed plantings. Among the Lucky lineup, Lavender is the most restrained and elegant in color.

Compared to the Bandana® Series, Lucky® Lavender remains more compact and controlled, while Bandana varieties deliver greater mass in beds. Against Trailing Lavender, Lucky® Lavender offers structure and height instead of a cascading habit. It also provides a cooler-toned alternative to Samantha Lantana, which relies more heavily on foliage contrast than bloom color.