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Florida Butter Daisy (Lantana depressa) growing in South Florida
Florida NativeFFL QualifiedGrade Florida #1

Florida Butter Daisy — South Florida Plant Guide

Lantana depressa

Family: Verbenaceae · Groundcover

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos en Paisajismo

butterfly gardennative landscapecoastal groundcoverdrought tolerant landscaperight of way planting

Etiquetas de Estilo

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Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Agua

Low1/10

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.

Suelo y Fertilización

sandylimestonecoastal rocky

Fertilizer: None required.

Schedule: No regular fertilization required. Native species adapted to low-nutrient soils.

Tolerancia a la Sal

High (7/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
0.51.5 ft
Ancho Maduro
25 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
moderate
Demanda de Agua
1/10
Grado Florida
Florida #1
Costo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
7/10

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Preguntas Frecuentes

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.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. FLORIDA NATIVE ENDEMIC to South Florida.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — Broward County native landscape credits eligible.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Florida native credit eligible.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged for native landscape programs..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed and strongly encouraged. Florida Keys endemic — native to Monroe County coastal habitats.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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