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Wild Sage (Lantana involucrata) growing in South Florida
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Wild Sage — South Florida Plant Guide

Lantana involucrata

Family: Verbenaceae · Shrub

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

Usos en Paisajismo

butterfly gardennative landscapecoastal shrubwildlife gardencoastal restoration

Etiquetas de Estilo

nativecoastalnaturalisticbutterfly gardenflorida friendly

Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Agua

Low2/10

Once established (12–18 months), Wild Sage is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Low water once established. 1-2x per week dry season. Native to coastal drought conditions. Rainy season requires no supplemental irrigation.

Suelo y Fertilización

sandylimestonecoastal rocky

Fertilizer: None required. Low-nutrient native soils preferred.

Schedule: No regular fertilization required — native coastal species.

Tolerancia a la Sal

High (8/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
36 ft
Ancho Maduro
36 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
moderate
Demanda de Agua
2/10
Grado Florida
Florida #1
Costo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
7/10

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Preguntas Frecuentes

How fast does Wild Sage grow in South Florida?

Wild Sage has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Wild Sage safe for pets?

Wild Sage is not safe for pets. Lantana berries toxic to pets. Disclose.

How much water does Wild Sage need in South Florida?

Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Wild Sage is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Wild Sage tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Wild Sage has high salt tolerance (8/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Wild Sage available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Wild Sage is classified as: allowed. Allowed and encouraged.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — native plant credits eligible.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Native plant 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. Native plant 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 native.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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