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Water Requirements
Once established (12–18 months), Lynn's Legacy Sage is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
VERY LOW water. Zero supplemental irrigation during rainy season (June-October) MANDATORY. 1x per week maximum dry season. Overwatering is the primary cause of failure. The more rain or irrigation, the faster this plant declines in South Florida's climate.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: Very light balanced slow-release if any. Desert-adapted — low nutrient requirements.
Schedule: February very light balanced fertilizer — once yearly only. This plant does NOT need fertilizer.
Salt Tolerance
- Mature Height
- 3–5 ft
- Mature Width
- 4–6 ft
- Growth Rate
- slow-moderate
- Water Demand
- 1/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida #1
- Installed Cost
- $$$
- USDA Zones
- 7, 8, 9, 10a
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 7/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Lynn's Legacy Sage at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Lynn's Legacy Sage grow in South Florida?
Lynn's Legacy Sage has a slow-moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Lynn's Legacy Sage safe for pets?
Yes, Lynn's Legacy Sage is considered pet-safe.
How much water does Lynn's Legacy Sage need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Lynn's Legacy Sage is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Lynn's Legacy Sage tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Lynn's Legacy Sage has low salt tolerance (3/10) and is not recommended near areas with significant salt air exposure.
Is Lynn's Legacy Sage available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Lynn's Legacy Sage is classified as: allowed. Allowed but NOT RECOMMENDED for coastal Miami-Dade — year-round humidity failure risk very high.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed but NOT RECOMMENDED for coastal Miami-Dade — year-round humidity failure risk very high. If attempted: raised rockery beds only, zero rainy season irrigation, full sun mandatory.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed. Limited availability.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed. BEST South Florida county for Leucophyllum — lower year-round humidity inland, drier soils.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed. Inland Collier County well-drained locations only.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
NOT RECOMMENDED for Monroe County — extreme year-round humidity and rainfall incompatible with any Leucophyllum species. Very high failure probability.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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