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Water Requirements
Once established (12–18 months), Florida Butter Daisy is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Very low water needs once established. No supplemental irrigation required in typical South Florida conditions. Native to coastal drought conditions.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: None required.
Schedule: No regular fertilization required. Native species adapted to low-nutrient soils.
Salt Tolerance
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Mature Height
- 0.5–1.5 ft
- Mature Width
- 2–5 ft
- Growth Rate
- moderate
- Water Demand
- 1/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida #1
- Installed Cost
- $$
- USDA Zones
- 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 7/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Florida Butter Daisy at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Florida Butter Daisy grow in South Florida?
Florida Butter Daisy has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Florida Butter Daisy safe for pets?
Florida Butter Daisy is not safe for pets. Lantana berries toxic to pets (similar to all Lantana species). Disclose to pet owners.
How much water does Florida Butter Daisy need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Florida Butter Daisy is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Florida Butter Daisy tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Florida Butter Daisy has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Florida Butter Daisy available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Florida Butter Daisy is classified as: allowed. Allowed and encouraged.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed and encouraged. FLORIDA NATIVE ENDEMIC to South Florida.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — Broward County native landscape credits eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Florida native credit eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed and encouraged for native landscape programs..
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed and strongly encouraged. Florida Keys endemic — native to Monroe County coastal habitats.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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