- **Type**: Evergreen shrub (in warm climates) or herbaceous perennial (in cooler zones)

- **Height**: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)

- **Width**: 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm), spreading habit

- **Growth Habit**: Upright to mounding, moderately spreading

- **Foliage**:

- Dark green, ovate leaves, 2 to 4 inches long (5 to 10 cm)

- Rough texture, slightly serrated edges

- Evergreen in frost-free areas; may die back in winter in colder zones

- **Flowers**:

- Clusters of small, tubular blooms

- Multi-colored: emerge yellow-orange, transition to deep red

- Each flowerhead 1 to 2 inches across (2.5 to 5 cm)

- Bloom season: Late spring to frost (May to October/November), nearly year-round in warm climates

- Lightly fragrant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

- **Fruit**:

- Small, round, green berries turning black when ripe, about 0.25 inches (6 mm)

- Toxic to humans and pets if ingested

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best blooming and color; tolerates partial shade

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained; adapts to sandy, loamy, or poor soils

- Neutral to slightly acidic (pH 6.0 to 7.5)

- **Watering**: Moderate; highly drought-tolerant once established, water sparingly

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 7b to 11 (down to 5°F or -15°C; regrows from roots in colder zones)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; not deer-resistant (deer may browse)

- **Care**:

- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and rejuvenate

- Fertilize lightly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- Deadheading optional but can encourage more blooms

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- May see whiteflies, spider mites, or aphids

- Susceptible to root rot in soggy soil; powdery mildew possible in humid conditions

- **Uses**: Border, mass planting, container plant, hanging baskets, or pollinator gardens

- **Growth Rate**: Fast (12 to 24 inches per year during growing season)

The 'Dallas Red' lantana’s bold color shift from yellow-orange to deep red adds dynamic flair to sunny spots, and its toughness makes it a low-maintenance favorite.