Lantana 'New Gold'

Lantana

Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lantana (lan-TAN-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Bakersfield, California

Carlsbad, California

Folsom, California

Kelseyville, California

Sunnyvale, California

Lakeland, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Loganville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Gonzales, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Madison, Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi

Las Vegas, Nevada(2 reports)

Moapa, Nevada

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Los Lunas, New Mexico

Greensboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Pawnee, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Austin, Texas

Belton, Texas

Boerne, Texas

Broaddus, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Bulverde, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Garland, Texas

Harker Heights, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

Houston, Texas

Kerrville, Texas

Larue, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

New Caney, Texas

Pflugerville, Texas

Prosper, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Newport News, Virginia

Petersburg, Virginia

Ruther Glen, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Bryan, TX | June 2019 | positive

A star performer! I have a really big bed of it in the front yard. Only gets partial sun for a few hours a day. It seems to love ...Read More

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New Boston, TX | July 2015 | neutral

Considering this plant for large pots & I live near the 7 - 8 line, in 8b. Would the pot need to be brought into garage for winter? Than...Read More

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Kingman, KS (Zone 6b) | July 2012 | neutral

I may try to plant this Lantana here in Kingman, KS (zone 6b). I have Lantana 'Ham & Eggs' planted along part of the South foundation of...Read More

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Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) | October 2009 | positive

In Auburn University research studies the Lantana variety "New Gold" was determined to be one of the most attractive lantanas for butterf...Read More

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Hebron, KY | November 2008 | positive

I grew 'New Gold' a couple of years ago in a container on the patio. It's an annual in zone 6a. I really love the fact that it's self c...Read More

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Loganville, GA (Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

I live in zone 7b. I thought the plant had died over the winter. I was wrong. It popped right back up this year...beautiful as ever.

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Petersburg, VA (Zone 7a) | May 2006 | positive

It does great here also. Zone 7

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(Zone 7b) | May 2006 | positive

Does well in my garden; a dependable returner/perennial for me.

One of the more profuse bloomers I have as to various la...Read More

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Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2006 | positive

I have 12 New Gold plants in hanging basket.
Added Polymere chrystals to aid in holding water in soil for a longer period. I give ...Read More

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Lubbock, TX (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

Perfect low maintenance flower for West Texas heat and drought conditions. This is the only variation of Lantana that I have grown that ...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2004 | positive

Very nice plant, minimal care and loads of bright yellow flowers. Will keep this one and propigate more.

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Belton, TX | January 2004 | positive

This plant loves a hot dry full sun location. I put one by the mailbox several years ago. It has concrete on two sides, (curb and sidew...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

San Antonio, Tx.
This Lantana blooms prolifically and does not seed. It grows so fast I have to prune it! It does best in full sun...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

Bulverde, Texas: this plant grows rapidly (4" pot planted in May to 4'X 4'in August). Blooms non-stop from April until killing frost. ...Read More

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