Annuals

Lantana camara 'Robpatdes'

PATRIOT™ CLASSIC™ Desert Sunset lantana

PATRIOT™ CLASSIC™ Desert Sunset Lantana camara. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

Orange, gold, pink and coral flower clusters create a warm, changing display. Desert Sunset forms an upright mound useful in a sunny bed or large container. Its height makes it a colorful backdrop for shorter seasonal flowers.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: About 3 ft. tall × About 3 ft. wide
Water: Regular moisture; well-drained soil
Bloom: Orange, gold, pink and coral; summer until frost

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Usually less favored; not browse-proof.
Drought: Tolerant once established; containers still need watering.
Wet soil: Needs good drainage; avoid standing water.
Heat: Tolerant.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Keep in mind: Toxic if eaten; keep leaves and berries away from children and pets.

Growing & care

Pruning: Lightly trim leggy stems as needed to maintain its upright mound.

Sources & photo credits

Clemson Cooperative Extension

NC State Extension

Published plant patent

Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Proven Winners public photo-use grant for retail garden-center brochures, point-of-purchase material and advertising of Proven Winners products; not packaging

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.