Buttonsage, Button-Sage, Wild Sage, White Lantana
Lantana involucrata (Buttonsage) is a woody, heavily branched, evergreen shrub with oval, rough to the touch, toothed leaves. Dense clusters of small, fragrant, white to lavender flowers are produced year-round. The blossoms attract bees, hummingbirds, and a variety of butterflies and other pollinators. They are followed by small, purplish-black berries which are reportedly not as poisonous as the more widespread Lantana camara. The leaves are aromatic with a spicy, sage-like smell when bruised. Native to the coastal strands, dunes, hammocks, and pinelands of Florida, Buttonsage is a tough, resilient plant valued for its long blooming season and its resistance to drought, heat, deer, and salt. It contributes to biodiversity, helps protect the soil, and furnishes wildlife food and cover. It is listed as one of the best butterfly nectar plants. Easy to cultivate, it is a fine choice for foundation plantings or as a low hedge.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Genus | Lantana |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread |
1' - 5' (30cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Florida, Southeast, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Genus | Lantana |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread |
1' - 5' (30cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Florida, Southeast, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Lantana involucrata (Buttonsage) do I need for my garden?
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