Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘New Gold’ Common Name: Lantana Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere Size: 12–18" Tall × 24–36"+ Spread Growth Habit: Trailing to Spreading, Low-Growing 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 Golden-Yellow Flower Clusters, Vigorous Trailing Habit, Exceptional Heat & Drought Tolerance, Pollinator Friendly Uses: Hanging Baskets, Ground Cover, Slopes, Large Containers, Mass Plantings

Patent: ❌ Not Patented Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

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More About Lantana ‘New Gold’

Lantana ‘New Gold’ is one of the most popular trailing lantanas ever introduced, prized for its nonstop golden-yellow blooms and aggressive spreading habit. The flowers hold their bright color through intense summer heat, providing season-long impact with very little maintenance.

Unlike upright or compact lantana varieties, ‘New Gold’ spreads outward rather than upward, making it ideal for covering ground, spilling from containers, or cascading over walls and slopes.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘New Gold’ has been exceptionally tough and reliable. It thrives in full sun, poor soil, and drought conditions, blooming continuously when many plants shut down.

We especially appreciate its versatility in large-scale applications. It fills space quickly, suppresses weeds, and requires minimal care once established. Butterflies and bees are constant visitors throughout the season.

New Gold vs. Other Lantana Varieties

New Gold is a workhorse groundcover lantana, valued for its nonstop golden-yellow blooms and aggressive, spreading habit. Compared to Chapel Hill Yellow, New Gold is slightly more vigorous and wider-spreading, making it one of the best options for covering large areas quickly. Unlike upright series such as Lucky™, Little Lucky™, or Bandana®, New Gold is designed to run rather than mound, forming a dense, flower-covered mat through the heat of summer. 

Compared to the Bandana® Series, New Gold sacrifices structure for spread, while Bandana varieties remain compact and container-friendly. Against Dallas Red, New Gold offers horizontal coverage instead of vertical presence. It also contrasts sharply with Samantha Lantana, which focuses on foliage interest and controlled growth rather than rapid expansion. Among yellow Lantanas, it’s the go-to choice when coverage and durability matter most.