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Water Requirements
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.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: Light balanced granular if any. Very low nutrient requirements.
Schedule: Optional light fertilizer February and September. Very low fertilizer requirements.
Salt Tolerance
- Mature Height
- 0.5–1.5 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
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 6/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Trailing Lantana at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. NOT the invasive L.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed. Good Broward groundcover for slopes and banks.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Very common in Palm Beach County slope and median applications.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed. Common in Naples area drought-tolerant groundcover programs.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed. Good coastal groundcover with moderate salt tolerance.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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