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Water Requirements
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.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: None required. Low-nutrient native soils preferred.
Schedule: No regular fertilization required — native coastal species.
Salt Tolerance
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Mature Height
- 3–6 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–6 ft
- Growth Rate
- moderate
- Water Demand
- 2/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida #1
- Installed Cost
- $$
- USDA Zones
- 10a, 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 7/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Wild Sage at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — native plant credits eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed and encouraged. Native plant credits eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Native plant credit eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed and encouraged for native landscape programs..
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed and strongly encouraged. Florida Keys native.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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