Miss Huff Lantana
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast (returns from roots each spring, dies to ground in winter)
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About Miss Huff Lantana
Miss Huff Lantana is the most cold-hardy lantana cultivar commonly grown as a perennial in Zone 8a Georgia, reliably dying back to the ground each winter and resprouting from its root system the following spring rather than needing replacement like tender annual lantana varieties. It grows fast once warm weather arrives, reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide in a single season, and produces clusters of orange, coral, and yellow flowers continuously from late spring until the first hard frost, making it one of the longest and most reliable bloom seasons of any perennial in a Georgia landscape. It is highly drought tolerant once established and thrives in poor, hot, sunny sites where fussier perennials struggle, requiring essentially no supplemental water except during extended drought. Its flowers are a strong butterfly and pollinator magnet throughout the growing season. Because it dies back completely each winter, gardeners should cut the dead stems back to the ground in late winter before new spring growth emerges from the crown.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 4-6 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4-6 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low — very drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring through Frost |
| Growth Rate | Fast (returns from roots each spring, dies to ground in winter) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Miss Huff Lantana in full sun in well-drained soil; it tolerates poor, dry Georgia soil and needs no rich amendment. Cut the dead top growth back to the ground in late winter after the last hard freeze, since it resprouts from the roots each spring. Water regularly the first season for establishment; afterward it is highly drought tolerant. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
Fast Facts
- Most cold-hardy lantana cultivar for Zone 8a
- Dies back to ground each winter, resprouts from roots in spring
- Mature size: 4-6 ft tall and wide in a single season
- Blooms continuously late spring through frost
- Extremely drought tolerant once established
- Strong butterfly and pollinator attractant; toxic to pets
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Miss Huff Lantana FAQs
Does Miss Huff Lantana come back every year in Georgia?
Yes, Miss Huff Lantana is the most cold-hardy lantana cultivar for Zone 8a and reliably returns each spring, dying back to the ground in winter and resprouting from its root system once soil warms. Cut the dead stems back in late winter before new growth emerges.
Is lantana toxic to dogs?
Yes, Lantana, including Miss Huff, contains toxic compounds in its leaves and unripe berries that can cause gastrointestinal upset and, in serious cases, liver damage if ingested by dogs or cats. Keep pets from grazing on lantana foliage and berries in the landscape.