When to plant lantana
Plant lantana 2–4 weeks after the last spring frost. Wait until the soil is at least 65°F. That works out to zone 5b (mid May to early June), zone 7a (late April to mid May) and zone 9a (mid March to late March).
Lantana planting dates by zone
| Zone | Plant outdoors | lantana ready from |
|---|---|---|
| 4a | May 29 – Jun 12 | Aug 4 |
| 4b | May 27 – Jun 10 | Aug 2 |
| 5a | May 25 – Jun 8 | Jul 31 |
| 5b | May 19 – Jun 2 | Jul 25 |
| 6a | May 14 – May 28 | Jul 20 |
| 6b | May 8 – May 22 | Jul 14 |
| 7a | Apr 29 – May 13 | Jul 5 |
| 7b | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 26 |
| 8a | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jun 16 |
| 8b | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Jun 5 |
| 9a | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 22 |
| 9b | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 26 |
How to plant lantana
| Plant as | transplants |
|---|---|
| Soil temperature | 65°F or warmer |
| Depth | Same depth as the pot |
| Spacing | 12–24 in |
| Light | Full sun |
| Time to bloom | 60–90 days |
| Hardiness | Perennial in zones 8–11 |
Lantana loves heat and stalls in cool soil.
It is a perennial in zones 8–11 and an annual elsewhere.
Very drought tolerant once established; berries are toxic.
Some lantana varieties spread aggressively in frost-free areas; sterile types such as 'Bandana' and 'Luscious' series set little or no seed.
Lantana flowers change color as they age, so one cluster can show several shades.
Butterflies visit lantana all summer.
When to expect flowers from lantana
Blooms from early summer until frost; trim lightly to encourage new flowers.
Exact dates for your town: planting calendar · frost dates by state.
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