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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.

Itilizasyon Peyizaj

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Etikèt Estil

nativecoastalnaturalisticbutterfly gardenflorida friendly

Gid Kwasans pou Sid Florid

Bezwen Limyè

Full SunPartial Sun

Bezwen Dlo

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.

Tè ak Fètilizasyon

sandylimestonecoastal rocky

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

Schedule: No regular fertilization required — native coastal species.

Tolerans Sèl

High (8/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Wotè Matire
36 ft
Lajè Matire
36 ft
Vitès Kwasans
moderate
Bezwen Dlo
2/10
Nòt Florida
Florida #1
Pri Enstalasyon
$$
Zòn USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estati FLEPPC
None
Nòt Iguàn
7/10

Kote pou Achte nan Sid Florid

Jwenn Wild Sage nan pepinyè Sid Florid — verifye disponiblite ak pri nan pepinyè pre ou.

Kesyon Souvan Poze

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.

Disponiblite pa Konte nan Sid Florid

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Broward County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Native plant 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. Native plant 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 native.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

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