Pentas
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Pentas
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata), commonly known as Egyptian Starcluster, is a heat-loving, sun-loving perennial prized for its clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, lavender, and white. A magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators, Pentas brings continuous color to garden beds, borders, and containers throughout the warm season. Its lush green foliage and upright growth habit make it a favorite in both formal and casual landscapes.
Care Needs:
- Light: Full sun for best blooming; tolerates light shade
- Water: Moderate; water regularly, especially in dry periods
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Temperature: Thrives in warm climates; treat as an annual in cooler zones or grow as a tender perennial in USDA zones 10–11
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; trim lightly to shape
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season for abundant blooms
Attributes
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Unit1 Gallon, 4.5 Pot
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Cold ToleranceNot Cold Tolerant
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Growth RateFast Growth Rate
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SunlightFull Sun
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Mature Height2 To 3 Feet
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Flower ColorPink, Purple, Red, White
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Foliage ColorGreen
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NativeNo
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Mature Width1 Foot
