Gem™ Compact Yellow Topaz Lantana camara

GEM™ Compact Yellow Topaz is a compact, well-branched Lantana camara with an 8–10-inch height and a 10–12-inch spread. Danziger lists this selection for late spring and summer, describes its flowering as pollinator friendly, and reports that it holds bright color in hot weather [Danziger’s exact plant page](https://www.danzigeronline.com/catalog/annuals/gem-compact-yellow-topaz/). Its restrained size suits small patio containers, hanging baskets, and the front edge of a sunny planting. ## Flowers and placement The compact mound is tested for bloom cycling, with Danziger listing early flowering and late-spring/summer timing. Seasonal display will vary with local weather and care. Use it in pots, hanging baskets, ground-cover plantings, or the landscape; allow space for its listed 10–12-inch width. Danziger also identifies the variety as pollinator friendly and notes that its color stays bright in hot weather. ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. NC State Extension’s species profile notes that Lantana camara tolerates poor soil and some drought, while preferring moist, well-drained conditions. Container mixes dry faster than garden beds, so check pots regularly during warm spells and water when the mix begins to dry. In colder regions lantana is generally grown as an annual; in mild climates plants may persist as woody perennials, depending on local conditions and selection. [NC State Extension’s lantana profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lantana-camara/) provides species-level growing 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; keep plant material away from children and pets. ## Maintenance Water container-grown lantana when the upper potting mix begins to dry, then let excess water drain. Trim lightly if stems grow beyond their allotted space. In frost-free locations, remove winter-damaged growth after new shoots appear and watch overwintered plants for whiteflies or spider mites.