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

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More About Lantana ‘Miss Huff’

Lantana ‘Miss Huff’ is widely regarded as one of the most cold-hardy lantanas ever introduced, often surviving winters and returning reliably in regions where most Lantanas are treated strictly as annuals. Its flower clusters open in vibrant orange tones and gradually soften to peach and blush-pink as they mature, giving the plant a multi-tonal, ever-changing appearance from late spring through fall. This color shift adds depth and movement to the landscape, especially when viewed up close, and ensures the plant never looks static even at peak bloom.

Miss Huff matures into a large, woody perennial with a broad, shrub-like form. Over time, it develops strong branching and a substantial presence, making it ideal for anchoring mixed borders and perennial beds. Its size, longevity, and toughness set it apart as a true landscape lantana—one that improves with age and delivers dependable structure and color year after year.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Miss Huff’ has been one of the toughest flowering plants we grow, showing exceptional tolerance to intense summer heat, prolonged drought, high humidity, and nutrient-poor soils. Even during periods of stress when many annuals and perennials slow down or stop flowering altogether, ‘Miss Huff’ continues to push steady blooms and maintain healthy foliage. When planted in full sun with good drainage, it has reliably overwintered and returned strong in Zone 7 and warmer, developing increased size and vigor with each passing year.

We especially value ‘Miss Huff’ for large landscapes, commercial plantings, and pollinator-focused gardens where durability and longevity matter more than compact form. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are constant visitors from late Spring through Fall, often covering the plant in peak bloom. Once established, it requires very little attention beyond occasional pruning to control size or refresh growth, making it one of the most dependable, low-maintenance lantanas available for long-term landscape use.

Miss Huff vs. Other Lantana Varieties

Miss Huff is prized for toughness and longevity, often overwintering more reliably than many other lantanas in warmer regions. Compared to Dallas Red, Miss Huff has a softer orange-peach color palette and a more natural, shrub-like growth habit. Unlike Samantha Lantana, it doesn’t rely on foliage contrast, instead offering steady bloom and exceptional durability. Among these three, Miss Huff is the most dependable, long-term landscape performer.

When compared to the Bandana® Series, Miss Huff grows larger and more open, making Bandana a better choice for containers and tight beds. Against the Lucky™ and Little Lucky™ Series, Miss Huff offers superior vigor and resilience but less uniformity. Compared to New Gold, Miss Huff is more upright and shrub-like, while New Gold spreads outward—making Miss Huff ideal for mixed borders rather than groundcover roles.