Bandana Cherry lantana

Lantana camara 'Bandana Cherry'

AnnualVerbenaceae

Bandana Cherry lantana
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantFragrantEvergreen
USDA zones7 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Arching
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

AccentContainerCottage gardenGround coverLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Bandana Cherry' lantana (Lantana camara 'Bandana Cherry') is an annual for containers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit its fragrant blooms. Deer tend to browse other plants first.

Pairs well with Mexican Sunflower sunflower, Little bluestem, and Amsonia.