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Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red'

Also Known As

  • Butterfly Red Egyptian Star Cluster

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red' plant details

Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red 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 seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich red 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.

Gardening facts about Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red' plant

How to Grow Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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