Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana
Best low-maintenance shrub for eco-conscious gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round ground cover.
Brighten your landscape with the Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana, an exceptionally cold-hardy perennial shrub. Known for its natural spreading habit, it's perfect for ground cover, borders, or containers. This variety boasts bright yellow blooms that appear nearly year-round in warmer climates and is evergreen where temperatures stay above freezing. It's drought-tolerant once established and requires low maintenance, making it a waterwise choice for any garden. Deer resistant and pollinator friendly, it adds vibrant color and ecological benefit.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
18
/ inches
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local pollinators safely
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long color in extreme heat
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited direct sunlight in their outdoor spaces
- Families with curious pets or small children
- Gardeners preferring plants that require minimal pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Survives temperatures down to zero, outperforming most standard lantana varieties.
Drought Tolerance
Establishes quickly to thrive with minimal supplemental watering once settled.
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for bees and butterflies throughout the long growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little intervention to maintain its tidy, spreading habit.
Bloom Consistency
Delivers reliable, vibrant yellow color for the majority of the year.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or as a dense ground cover.
Key Specs
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Width
36 inches
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zone
8
Water Needs
Dry to Average
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Time
Spring through summer
Minimum Temperature
0°F
Features
- Exceptionally cold hardy selection
- Blooms nearly year-round
- Drought tolerant
- Deer resistant
- Pollinator friendly
- Evergreen in warmer climates
- Low maintenance
- Versatile landscape use
What customers say
The Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana is celebrated for its impressive hardiness and consistent performance, even through intense summer heat. Customers frequently mention the plant's robust health upon arrival, highlighting Monrovia's commitment to quality. Its vibrant yellow blooms offer continuous color, making it a popular choice for attracting butterflies and enhancing garden aesthetics with minimal effort. This lantana variety is considered a dependable investment that thrives with very little fuss, providing lasting beauty and reliable appeal.
Know before you buy
This variety is exceptionally cold-hardy for a lantana, surviving temperatures as low as 0°F. It is rated for hardiness zone 8 and will remain evergreen in climates that stay above freezing.
No, it is considered a low-maintenance shrub. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires only average water, making it a great choice for waterwise landscapes.
Since this lantana has a spreading habit and reaches a mature width of 36 inches, you should space them at least 3 feet apart to allow for proper airflow and growth.
Yes, the bright yellow blooms are highly attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. It is an excellent choice if you are looking to support local biodiversity.
Absolutely. Its spreading habit and 18-inch height make it well-suited for containers, provided the pot has good drainage and receives full sun.
Yes, the Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana is deer resistant, which makes it a reliable option for landscapes where deer pressure is a common concern.
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