Pentas
Pentas
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Pentas lanceolata
Pentas lanceolata
Egyptian Starcluster, Star Flower
Africa, Yemen
2
–
3 feet
2
–
3 feet
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun or partial shade. A warm-season annual bedding plant growing up to 12 inches. Intensely colored star-shaped flower clusters appear in summer and autumn, in shades of pink, violet, red, and white.
Pentas are heat-tolerant and can handle summer sun, but typically benefit from a bit of afternoon shade. They can reseed sporadically, but they’re considered an annual in San Antonio.
Pentas attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Maintenance
Plant in May to establish by summertime. Pinch back the stalks or deadheaded to encourage flowering.
Features
Plant Type:
Annuals
Size:
2-3' H, 2-3' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple, Red, White
Bloom Time:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Salvia darcyi
Salvia farinacea
Viguiera dentata
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