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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 en Paisajismo

flowering groundcoverslope bank coveragebutterfly gardenmedian plantingmass planting

Etiquetas de Estilo

naturalisticflorida friendlybutterfly gardendrought tolerantlow maintenance

Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Agua

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.

Suelo y Fertilización

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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.

Tolerancia a la Sal

Moderate (5/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
0.51.5 ft
Ancho Maduro
36 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
fast
Demanda de Agua
1/10
Grado Florida
Florida #1
Costo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
6/10

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Preguntas Frecuentes

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.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. NOT the invasive L.

✓ Apto para costa

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

Ver Guía del Condado →

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.

Ver Guía del Condado →

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.

Ver Guía del Condado →

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.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Good coastal groundcover with moderate salt tolerance.

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

Ver Guía del Condado →

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