Spreading Sunset Lantana
Best low-maintenance groundcover for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, butterfly-friendly color.
Enjoy a nearly year-round display of color with the Spreading Sunset Lantana, featuring masses of vivid orange-red flowers. This plant offers a beautiful spreading form, making it highly versatile for sunny flower beds or containers. It functions excellently as a low border, groundcover, or accent shrub. It is notably heat tolerant and maintains its evergreen nature in warm, frost-free climates, though it is treated as a summer annual in northern regions. Once established, it requires minimal pruning and is waterwise.
$16.99
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Category Rank
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Mature Height
3
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking season-long vibrant color displays
- Homeowners managing low-water landscapes in hot climates
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to attract butterflies and hummingbirds
Who should skip it
- Parents and pet owners concerned about plant toxicity
- Gardeners in humid climates wanting low-maintenance, contained plants
- Busy gardeners preferring plants that require minimal pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives with minimal irrigation once established in the landscape.
Pollinator Appeal
A reliable magnet for butterflies throughout the growing season.
Growth Vigor
Rapid expansion makes it ideal for quick groundcover coverage.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little pruning to maintain its tidy spreading form.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer, keeping your garden beds looking pristine.
Climate Versatility
Exceptional in warm zones but limited by cold-weather sensitivity.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Family Name
Lantana
Genus Name
Lantana
Hardiness Zone
9
Growth Rate
Fast
Features
- Deer resistant
- Attracts butterflies
- Waterwise once established
- Extremely useful spreading form for beds and containers
- Excellent as a low border or groundcover
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate the Spreading Sunset Lantana for its impressive reliability and vigor. Reviewers consistently note how easily the plant establishes itself, providing a continuous burst of vibrant color from spring until frost. The quality of the Monrovia stock is frequently mentioned, arriving healthy and robust, which translates directly into a high performing, low maintenance garden addition. This plant is considered a dependable choice for gardeners seeking maximum impact with minimal effort.
Know before you buy
This plant has a vigorous, spreading habit and can reach a mature width of up to 8 feet. Be sure to provide ample room in your garden beds to accommodate its wide reach.
The Spreading Sunset Lantana is hardy in zones 9 and above, where it remains evergreen. In colder northern regions, it will not survive frost and should be treated as a summer annual.
Once established, this variety is quite waterwise and drought-tolerant. You will only need to provide supplemental water during extended dry spells.
It requires minimal maintenance. Because it has a natural spreading form, you generally do not need to prune it unless you want to restrict its size or tidy up its appearance.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a common concern.
Absolutely. Its spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for large containers, where it will spill over the edges for a beautiful, cascading effect.
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