Buttonsage
Lantana involucrata
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Buttonsage
Buttonsage (Lantana involucrata) is a Florida native evergreen shrub with aromatic, rough-textured leaves and year-round clusters of small white to lavender flowers beloved by butterflies and other pollinators. Hardy through zone 8 and native to coastal peninsular Florida, it thrives in full sun and dry, sandy soils with minimal care. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant in full sun for best bloom production. Lantana involucrata tolerates light shade but flowers most heavily and maintains a denser habit in a site receiving 6 or more hours of direct sun daily.
Highly drought tolerant once established; deep, infrequent watering is far preferable to frequent shallow irrigation. In NE Florida, rainfall is typically sufficient; supplemental watering is needed only during extended dry periods.
Thrives in poor, dry, well-drained sandy soils typical of NE Florida. Little to no fertilizer is needed — excessive nutrients produce leggy growth at the expense of flowers. Periodic pruning keeps the shrub dense and productive.
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Common questions
Is Buttonsage a good plant for St. Augustine?
Buttonsage is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 3-5 feet × 1-5 feet.