Lantana vs Parsley

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

Lantana

Lantana camara

Verbenaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

Apiaceae · herbs

EdibleLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Lantana (Zones 8-11)

Parsley (Zones 5-9)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–9

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Lantana	Parsley
Scientific Name	Lantana camara	Petroselinum crispum
Family	Verbenaceae	Apiaceae
Category	flowers	herbs
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade
Water	💧 Low	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Moist
Height	4'	1'
Spread	4'	1'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red	Yellow-green (second year)
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	Tropical Americas	Mediterranean
Maintenance	Low	Low

Special Traits

Lantana

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Parsley

Yes — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

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.

Parsley

✓Soak seeds overnight before planting — slow to germinate (3-4 weeks).
✓Harvest outer stems first.
✓Cut flower stalks to prolong leaf production.
✓Swallowtail butterfly host plant.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

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.

Choose Parsley if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 5–9.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 8–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lantana and Parsley grow in the same hardiness zone?

Lantana grows in USDA zones 8-11, while Parsley grows in zones 5-9. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 9.

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

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

Which grows taller, Lantana or Parsley?

Lantana grows taller at 4' compared to Parsley at 1'. Lantana spreads 4' while Parsley spreads 1'.

Are Lantana and Parsley deer resistant?

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

Which is easier to maintain, Lantana or Parsley?

Both Lantana and Parsley 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	Lantana	Parsley
Scientific Name	Lantana camara	Petroselinum crispum
Family	Verbenaceae	Apiaceae
Category	flowers	herbs
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade
Water	💧 Low	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Moist
Height	4'	1'
Spread	4'	1'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red	Yellow-green (second year)
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	Tropical Americas	Mediterranean
Maintenance	Low	Low

Care Tips

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.

Parsley

✓Soak seeds overnight before planting — slow to germinate (3-4 weeks).
✓Harvest outer stems first.
✓Cut flower stalks to prolong leaf production.
✓Swallowtail butterfly host plant.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

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.

Choose Parsley if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 5–9.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 8–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lantana and Parsley grow in the same hardiness zone?

Lantana grows in USDA zones 8-11, while Parsley grows in zones 5-9. Both plants can grow together in zones 8 through 9.

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

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

Which grows taller, Lantana or Parsley?

Lantana grows taller at 4' compared to Parsley at 1'. Lantana spreads 4' while Parsley spreads 1'.

Are Lantana and Parsley deer resistant?

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

Which is easier to maintain, Lantana or Parsley?

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