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East coast lantana, Florida shrubverbena
Lantana depressa var. floridana
Verbenaceae
 

Copyright by: Keith J. Buttry, 18 March 2015
Virginia Key and Marine Stadium, Miami-Dade County

General Landscape Uses: Recommended only for controlled ecological restoration projects.

Ecological Restoration Notes: The gene pool of this species has been contaminted through hybridization with the exotic Lantana camara. Pure populations could theoretically be restored on barrier islands within its historical range.

Availability: Occasionally grown by botanical gardens and enthusiasts. Available in Lake Worth at Amelia's SmartyPlants (561-540-6296).

Description: Medium shrub.

Dimensions: 3-5 feet.

Growth Rate: Moderate.

Range: East Coast of peninsular Florida south to Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County.

Plant Map Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.

 Map of ZIP codes with habitat recommendations from the Monroe County Keys north to Martin and Charlotte counties.

Habitats: Coastal uplands.

Soils: Moist, well-drained sandy soils, without humus.

Nutritional Requirements: Low; it grows in nutrient poor soils.

Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.

Salt Wind Tolerance: High; can tolerate moderate amounts of salt wind without significant injury.

Drought Tolerance: High; does not require any supplemental water once established.

Light Requirements: Full sun.

Flower Color: Yellow.

Flower Characteristics: Showy.

Flowering Season: All year.

Fruit: Drupe.

Wildlife and Ecology: Nectar plant for butterflies and moths; provides food for birds.

Horticultural Notes: Can be grown from seed, but these may be genetically contaminated.


Copyright by: Keith J. Buttry, 18 March 2015
Virginia Key and Marine Stadium, Miami-Dade County

Copyright by: Keith J. Buttry, 18 March 2015
Virginia Key and Marine Stadium, Miami-Dade County

Copyright by: Jay Horn via iNaturalist


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