Wild Sage

Wild Sage

Scientific Name

Lantana involucrata

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

8a to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Wild Sage grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Full Sun

Soil Texture

Sandy Loam

Soil Moisture

Well Drained to Medium Drained

Soil pH

Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

High

DroughtTolerance

Medium

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Perennials

Plant Shape

  • Sprawling
  • Irregular
  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Wild Sage is Evergreen

Spread

1-5 feet

Height

2-5 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Small

Leaf Texture

Fine

Flower Size

Medium

Flower Month

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Flower Color

  • White

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

White, year-round flowers. Dark blue fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL