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Water Requirements
Once established (12–18 months), Dallas Red Lantana is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Very low water once established. 1-2x per week dry season. One of the most drought-tolerant flowering shrubs for South Florida.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer or bloom formula (low nitrogen to encourage flower over foliage).
Schedule: February and September balanced fertilizer or bloom formula.
Salt Tolerance
- Mature Height
- 2–5 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–6 ft
- Growth Rate
- fast
- Water Demand
- 1/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida #1
- Installed Cost
- $
- USDA Zones
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- FLEPPC Category I
- Iguana Rating
- 5/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Dallas Red Lantana at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Dallas Red Lantana grow in South Florida?
Dallas Red Lantana has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Dallas Red Lantana safe for pets?
Dallas Red Lantana is not safe for pets. Lantana berries toxic to pets — all Lantana camara cultivars. Mandatory disclosure.
How much water does Dallas Red Lantana need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Dallas Red Lantana is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Dallas Red Lantana tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Dallas Red Lantana has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Dallas Red Lantana available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Dallas Red Lantana is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category 1 species — can naturalize.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category 1 species.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category 1 species.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category 1 concerns — particularly important to avoid near Big Cypress/Everglades buffer areas.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category 1 concerns — critical to avoid near Florida Keys conservation areas and natural hammocks.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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