Daylily vs Lantana

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

Daylily

Hemerocallis spp.

Asparagaceae · flowers

EdibleLow Maintenance

Lantana

Lantana camara

Verbenaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Daylily (Zones 3-10)

Lantana (Zones 8-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–10

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Daylily	Lantana
Scientific Name	Hemerocallis spp.	Lantana camara
Family	Asparagaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	flowers	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Adaptable	Well-drained
Height	3'	4'
Spread	2'	4'
Bloom Season	Summer	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Asia	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Low	Low

Special Traits

Daylily

Yes — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Lantana

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Daylily

✓Remove spent scapes after blooming.
✓Divide every 3-5 years when clumps become crowded.
✓Virtually pest and disease free.

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 Daylily if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–10.

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 8–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Daylily and Lantana grow in the same hardiness zone?

Daylily grows in USDA zones 3-10, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 10.

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

Daylily needs full sun to part shade 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, Daylily or Lantana?

Lantana grows taller at 4' compared to Daylily at 3'. Lantana spreads 4' while Daylily spreads 2'.

Are Daylily and Lantana deer resistant?

Lantana is deer resistant, but Daylily is not. If deer are a concern, Lantana is the better choice, or protect Daylily with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Daylily or Lantana?

Both Daylily and Lantana have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Daylily	Lantana
Scientific Name	Hemerocallis spp.	Lantana camara
Family	Asparagaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	flowers	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Adaptable	Well-drained
Height	3'	4'
Spread	2'	4'
Bloom Season	Summer	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Asia	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Low	Low

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Daylily if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–10.

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 8–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Daylily and Lantana grow in the same hardiness zone?

Daylily grows in USDA zones 3-10, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 10.

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

Daylily needs full sun to part shade 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, Daylily or Lantana?

Lantana grows taller at 4' compared to Daylily at 3'. Lantana spreads 4' while Daylily spreads 2'.

Are Daylily and Lantana deer resistant?

Lantana is deer resistant, but Daylily is not. If deer are a concern, Lantana is the better choice, or protect Daylily with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Daylily or Lantana?

Both Daylily and Lantana have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.