Dallas Red Lantana

Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana camara 'Dallas Red') — A heat-loving perennial producing clusters of rich red and orange flowers from spring through fall, attracting butterflies and thriving in the hottest, driest conditions.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Lantana camara 'Dallas Red'
• Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Bloom Color: Red and orange clusters (spring through fall)
• Foliage: Semi-evergreen — rough-textured, aromatic green

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun
• Water Needs: Low — very drought tolerant
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor, sandy, and rocky soils
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 8–11

Why Choose Dallas Red Lantana?

• Top butterfly-attracting plant for southern gardens
• Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and heat proof
• Blooms nonstop from spring through first frost
• Thrives in poor soils where other plants struggle

Care Tips

Plant in full sun — lantana will not bloom well in shade. Avoid over-watering and over-fertilizing, which produces foliage at the expense of flowers. Cut back to 6 inches in late winter to encourage fresh growth. Deadheading is optional but encourages heavier bloom.