GEM Citrine Lantana camara

GEM™ Citrine is a named Lantana camara selection with a mounded habit and a compact 10–12-inch height and 12–14-inch spread. Danziger lists it for late spring and summer, describes it as pollinator friendly and well suited to warm conditions, and names pots, hanging baskets, ground cover, and landscape plantings as uses [Danziger’s exact GEM™ Citrine page](https://www.danzigeronline.com/catalog/annuals/gem-citrine/). Its restrained size makes it useful in sunny containers and along the front of a mixed border. ## Flowers and placement The well-branched mound brings a concentrated flowering display without occupying much bed space. Danziger says the variety has been tested for bloom cycling; seasonal timing will still vary with local weather and care. Use it as a low accent, in a patio pot, or as a small-scale ground-cover element. The page also identifies it as pollinator friendly. ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. North Carolina State Extension notes that Lantana camara tolerates poor soil and some drought, while preferring moist, well-drained conditions. Check pots more often during hot weather because their mix dries faster than garden soil. The species is grown as an annual in colder regions and may persist as a woody perennial in mild climates, with hardiness varying by selection and site. [NC State Extension’s lantana profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lantana-camara/) gives broader species-level care and regional context. ## Regional and safety notes Lantana can become weedy in some tropical climates, so follow local guidance where it may escape cultivation. NC State Extension notes that the species is toxic to livestock and that leaves and unripe berries can irritate skin; discourage ingestion by people and pets. ## Maintenance Water container-grown plants when the potting mix begins to dry, then allow excess water to drain freely. Trim lightly if stems extend beyond the intended mound. In frost-free areas, remove winter-damaged growth after new shoots appear and check overwintered plants for whiteflies or spider mites.