Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly White'

Also Known As

Butterfly White Egyptian Star Cluster

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

9b-11

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Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly White' plant details

Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly White' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly White'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly White'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pure white 3" flowers clusters. The Butterfly Series Pentas are excellent heat and humidity tolerant free flowering Pentas with a medium sized well-branched growth habit. An excellent choice for butterfly and hummingbird gardens that will flower from summer until frost. The Butterfly Series Pentas have been selected as a 2012 Louisiana Super Plant! Give it a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells.The flowers of Pentas will attract butterflies and other nectar loving creatures to your gardens throughout summer. Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers. In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure their return for the following season. Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant.