New Gold Lantana
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast, spreading habit
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About New Gold Lantana
New Gold Lantana is a low, spreading lantana cultivar that stays under 2 feet tall while spreading 3-4 feet wide, producing a nonstop carpet of solid golden-yellow flower clusters from late spring until the first frost, one of the longest continuous bloom seasons available in a low-growing groundcover-style plant. Unlike Miss Huff, it is generally grown as a tender perennial or annual in Zone 8a, since it is somewhat less cold-hardy and may not reliably survive a hard Georgia winter, though mild winters and protected sites sometimes allow it to return. It is extremely drought tolerant once established, thriving in hot, sunny, poor-soil locations, and its dense, spreading habit makes it effective as a flowering groundcover along a sunny slope or bed edge, suppressing weeds while blooming continuously. Like all lantana, its nectar-rich flowers strongly attract butterflies and other pollinators throughout the growing season, and its low, wide form contrasts nicely with taller, upright perennials in a mixed sunny border.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 1-2 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3-4 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low — very drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring through Frost |
| Growth Rate | Fast, spreading habit |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant New Gold Lantana in full sun in well-drained soil; it thrives in poor, dry conditions and needs no rich amendment. Space plants 2-3 feet apart to fill in as a spreading groundcover. Water regularly the first season; afterward it needs minimal supplemental water. In Zone 8a, treat as a tender perennial; a hard winter may kill it back completely, so replanting some years should be expected.
Fast Facts
- Low, spreading habit: under 2 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide
- Solid golden-yellow flowers, blooms late spring through frost
- Less cold-hardy than Miss Huff — may not survive hard winters
- Extremely drought tolerant once established
- Strong butterfly attractant; toxic to pets
- Effective as a flowering groundcover in full sun
Pairs Well With
New Gold Lantana FAQs
Does New Gold Lantana survive winter in Georgia?
New Gold Lantana is less cold-hardy than Miss Huff Lantana and may not reliably survive a hard Georgia winter in Zone 8a, though it sometimes returns in mild winters or protected microclimates. Many Gwinnett County gardeners treat it as an annual or tender perennial and replant as needed.
Is New Gold Lantana deer resistant?
Yes, New Gold Lantana is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.