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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

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Itilizasyon Peyizaj

butterfly gardennative landscapecoastal groundcoverdrought tolerant landscaperight of way planting

Etikèt Estil

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Gid Kwasans pou Sid Florid

Bezwen Limyè

Full SunPartial Sun

Bezwen Dlo

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.

Tè ak Fètilizasyon

sandylimestonecoastal rocky

Fertilizer: None required.

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

Tolerans Sèl

High (7/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Wotè Matire
0.51.5 ft
Lajè Matire
25 ft
Vitès Kwasans
moderate
Bezwen Dlo
1/10
Nòt Florida
Florida #1
Pri Enstalasyon
$$
Zòn USDA
9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Estati FLEPPC
None
Nòt Iguàn
7/10

Kote pou Achte nan Sid Florid

Jwenn Florida Butter Daisy nan pepinyè Sid Florid — verifye disponiblite ak pri nan pepinyè pre ou.

Kesyon Souvan Poze

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.

Disponiblite pa Konte nan Sid Florid

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. FLORIDA NATIVE ENDEMIC to South Florida.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Broward County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Florida native credit eligible.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Collier County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged for native landscape programs..

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Monroe County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

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