Boxwood vs Lantana

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Buxaceae · shrubs

Deer ResistantMedium Maintenance

Lantana

Lantana camara

Verbenaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Boxwood (Zones 5-8)

Lantana (Zones 8-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–8

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Boxwood	Lantana
Scientific Name	Buxus sempervirens	Lantana camara
Family	Buxaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	shrubs	flowers
Sun	☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	4'
Spread	8'	4'
Bloom Season	Spring	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Green	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Slow	Fast
Native Region	Europe, Asia, Africa	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Special Traits

Boxwood

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Lantana

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Boxwood

✓Avoid deep cultivation near shallow roots.
✓Thin interior branches for air circulation.
✓Protect from drying winter winds.
✓Don't plant too deep.

Lantana

✓Thrives in heat and poor soil.
✓Deadhead to encourage more blooms.
✓Prune hard in spring in warm climates.
✓Can be invasive in tropical areas.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.

Choose Lantana if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low water in zones 8–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 8–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Boxwood and Lantana grow in the same hardiness zone?

Boxwood grows in USDA zones 5-8, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 8.

Do Boxwood and Lantana have the same sun and water needs?

Boxwood needs part shade to full sun and medium water, while Lantana needs full sun and low water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Boxwood or Lantana?

Boxwood grows taller at 8' compared to Lantana at 4'. Boxwood spreads 8' while Lantana spreads 4'.

Are Boxwood and Lantana deer resistant?

Yes, both Boxwood and Lantana are considered deer resistant, making them excellent choices for gardens in areas with deer pressure.

Which is easier to maintain, Boxwood or Lantana?

Boxwood has medium maintenance while Lantana has low maintenance. Lantana may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Boxwood	Lantana
Scientific Name	Buxus sempervirens	Lantana camara
Family	Buxaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	shrubs	flowers
Sun	☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	4'
Spread	8'	4'
Bloom Season	Spring	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Green	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Slow	Fast
Native Region	Europe, Asia, Africa	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Care Tips

Boxwood

✓Avoid deep cultivation near shallow roots.
✓Thin interior branches for air circulation.
✓Protect from drying winter winds.
✓Don't plant too deep.

Lantana

✓Thrives in heat and poor soil.
✓Deadhead to encourage more blooms.
✓Prune hard in spring in warm climates.
✓Can be invasive in tropical areas.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.

Choose Lantana if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low water in zones 8–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 8–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Boxwood and Lantana grow in the same hardiness zone?

Boxwood grows in USDA zones 5-8, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 8.

Do Boxwood and Lantana have the same sun and water needs?

Boxwood needs part shade to full sun and medium water, while Lantana needs full sun and low water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Boxwood or Lantana?

Boxwood grows taller at 8' compared to Lantana at 4'. Boxwood spreads 8' while Lantana spreads 4'.

Are Boxwood and Lantana deer resistant?

Yes, both Boxwood and Lantana are considered deer resistant, making them excellent choices for gardens in areas with deer pressure.

Which is easier to maintain, Boxwood or Lantana?

Boxwood has medium maintenance while Lantana has low maintenance. Lantana may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.