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Lantana depressa var. depressa
Lantana depressa Small var. depressa
Pineland Trailing Lantana, Gold Lantana, Pineland Lantana, Rockland Shrub Verbena, Depressed Shrub Verbena
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s): Lantana ovatifolia var. reclinata
USDA Symbol: LADED
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Florida state-listed Endangered species. Along with Lantana depressa var. floridana and Lantana depressa var. sanibelenisis, this is one of three subspecific taxa endemic to southern Florida, each geographically separated.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oval
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Grows 1 to 2 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet across.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flowers golden-yellow (aging orangish) or white with yellow centers.
Distribution
USA: FLNative Distribution: Florida endemic. Range restricted to Miami-Dade County.
Native Habitat: Pine rocklands.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Sandy, limestone soil with organic matter.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: A good landscape plant, but buyer beware, Lantana camara hybrids are often marketed as this species.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: Seeds , Semi-hardwood CuttingsWeb Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lantana depressa var. depressa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lantana depressa var. depressa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lantana depressa var. depressa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-25Research By: Joseph A. Marcus