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Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis) growing in South Florida
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Trailing Lantana — South Florida Plant Guide

Lantana montevidensis

Family: Verbenaceae · Groundcover

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

Usos no Paisagismo

flowering groundcoverslope bank coveragebutterfly gardenmedian plantingmass planting

Tags de Estilo

naturalisticflorida friendlybutterfly gardendrought tolerantlow maintenance

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low1/10

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

Very low water once established. 1x per week dry season — very drought tolerant. Rainy season requires no supplemental irrigation.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Light balanced granular if any. Very low nutrient requirements.

Schedule: Optional light fertilizer February and September. Very low fertilizer requirements.

Tolerância ao Sal

Moderate (5/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
0.51.5 ft
Largura Madura
36 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
fast
Demanda de Água
1/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
6/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Trailing Lantana grow in South Florida?

Trailing Lantana has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Trailing Lantana safe for pets?

Trailing Lantana is not safe for pets. Lantana berries toxic to pets — all Lantana species. Disclose.

How much water does Trailing Lantana need in South Florida?

Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Trailing Lantana is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Trailing Lantana tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Trailing Lantana has moderate salt tolerance (5/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Trailing Lantana available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Trailing Lantana is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. NOT the invasive L.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Good Broward groundcover for slopes and banks.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Very common in Palm Beach County slope and median applications.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Common in Naples area drought-tolerant groundcover programs.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Good coastal groundcover with moderate salt tolerance.

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

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