Winter-Hardy Lantana: 'Miss Huff' and 'Mozelle' for Southern Gardens

Most lantana cultivars (‘New Gold’, ‘Festival’, ‘Tutti Frutti’) die back in Atlanta winters. Two exceptions, discovered and shared by Southern plantsmen, reliably return from the roots.

'Miss Huff'

Introduced by Rick Berry of Goodness Grows Nursery (Lexington, GA). Survives cold winters in Athens. Grows 3–4′ tall, spreads 5–6′. Cut back hard in late winter; regrows vigorously.

'Mozelle'

Collected along a Texas canal by Mozelle Smith; shared with Dr. David Bradshaw at Clemson. Named in her memory after her death from brain cancer. Proven hardy in Stone Mountain, GA for three+ seasons. Same size and habit as ‘Miss Huff’.

Both are sterile (non-invasive), bloom nonstop from spring to frost, and attract butterflies. For reliable perennial lantana north of Atlanta, these are the top choices.

Hardy lantana 'Miss Huff' in bloom