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Lantana (Lantana camara) growing in South Florida
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Lantana — South Florida Plant Guide

Lantana camara

Family: Verbenaceae · Shrub

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

Usos no Paisagismo

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Tags de Estilo

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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low1/10

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

Extremely drought tolerant. Water 1-2x per week during establishment only. After establishment (6-12 months), virtually no supplemental irrigation needed in South Florida. Overwatering increases invasive seed production and disease susceptibility.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Light balanced slow-release fertilizer — minimal applications only

Schedule: Light application in February only — avoid high fertilizer that promotes excessive seed production.

Tolerância ao Sal

High (7/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
38 ft
Largura Madura
38 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
fast
Demanda de Água
1/10
Grau Florida
Florida
Custo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
FLEPPC Category I
Classificação Iguana
6/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Lantana grow in South Florida?

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

Is Lantana safe for pets?

Lantana is not safe for pets. TOXIC to dogs, cats, and livestock. Berries and foliage contain lantadene compounds causing hepatotoxicity (liver damage), photosensitization, and GI distress. Berries are attractive to animals and children. This is a significant toxicity risk — advise all pet-owning clients clearly before installation.

How much water does Lantana need in South Florida?

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

Can Lantana tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Lantana has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Lantana available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Lantana is classified as: allowed. Allowed but FLEPPC Category I invasive.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed but FLEPPC Category I invasive. Miami-Dade DERM does not currently prohibit Lantana camara but its Category I status reflects documented escape and naturalization throughout South Florida.

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

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — avoid near Broward County natural areas and conservation lands.

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

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — avoid near natural areas.

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

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — extreme caution given Collier County's proximity to Everglades, Big Cypress, and Fakahatchee Strand.

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

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — critical concern in Monroe County given the Florida Keys' extraordinary ecological sensitivity.

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

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