Knockout Rose vs Lantana

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

Knockout Rose

Rosa 'Radrazz'

Rosaceae · flowers

Drought TolerantLow Maintenance

Lantana

Lantana camara

Verbenaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Knockout Rose (Zones 5-10)

Lantana (Zones 8-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–10

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Knockout Rose	Lantana
Scientific Name	Rosa 'Radrazz'	Lantana camara
Family	Rosaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	flowers	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	4'	4'
Spread	4'	4'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Red, Pink	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (US)	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Low	Low

Special Traits

Knockout Rose

No — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Lantana

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Knockout Rose

✓Prune by 1/3 in late winter.
✓No spraying needed — highly disease resistant.
✓Deadheading optional but encourages faster rebloom.
✓Feed in spring.

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 Knockout Rose if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.

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. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Knockout Rose and Lantana grow in the same hardiness zone?

Knockout Rose grows in USDA zones 5-10, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 10.

Do Knockout Rose and Lantana have the same sun and water needs?

Knockout Rose needs 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, Knockout Rose or Lantana?

Both Knockout Rose and Lantana reach approximately 4' in height, with spreads of 4' and 4' respectively.

Are Knockout Rose and Lantana deer resistant?

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

Which is easier to maintain, Knockout Rose or Lantana?

Both Knockout Rose 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	Knockout Rose	Lantana
Scientific Name	Rosa 'Radrazz'	Lantana camara
Family	Rosaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	flowers	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	4'	4'
Spread	4'	4'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Red, Pink	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (US)	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Low	Low

Care Tips

Knockout Rose

✓Prune by 1/3 in late winter.
✓No spraying needed — highly disease resistant.
✓Deadheading optional but encourages faster rebloom.
✓Feed in spring.

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 Knockout Rose if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.

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. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Knockout Rose and Lantana grow in the same hardiness zone?

Knockout Rose grows in USDA zones 5-10, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 10.

Do Knockout Rose and Lantana have the same sun and water needs?

Knockout Rose needs 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, Knockout Rose or Lantana?

Both Knockout Rose and Lantana reach approximately 4' in height, with spreads of 4' and 4' respectively.

Are Knockout Rose and Lantana deer resistant?

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

Which is easier to maintain, Knockout Rose or Lantana?

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