Depressed shrubverbena
Lantana depressa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
FL
Pollinators
butterflies, skippers
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Find rebates in your areaThis lantana is a low, spreading evergreen shrub with rough textured leaves and small clusters of yellow to orange flowers that bloom nearly year-round. It grows in pine rockland habitat on well-drained soils.
Wildlife value
The long, continuous bloom period makes it an exceptional nectar source for butterflies, and it is used heavily by skippers and small pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Depressed shrubverbena need?
- Depressed shrubverbena grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Depressed shrubverbena bloom?
- Depressed shrubverbena blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Depressed shrubverbena native?
- Depressed shrubverbena (Lantana depressa) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Depressed shrubverbena attract?
- Depressed shrubverbena draws butterflies and skippers.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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