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    Pentas lanceolata

    Also Known As

    • Egyptian Star Cluster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Pentas lanceolata plant details

    Pentas lanceolata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white 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 average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pentas lanceolata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pentas lanceolata

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A upright mounding plant with felty variegated leaves producing red flower clusters of many tiny star like blossoms..pinch for compact habit

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Pentas lanceolata plant

    How to Grow Pentas lanceolata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pentas lanceolata [lavender]

    aka Pentas lanceolata 'Lavender', Lavender Egyptian Star Cluster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pentas lanceolata [lavender] flower by Almost Eden
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    Pentas lanceolata 'Blush'

    aka Blush Egyptian Star Cluster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pentas lanceolata 'Blush' flower by Almost Eden
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    Pentas lanceolata [light pink]

    aka Pentas lanceolata 'Light Pink', Light Pink Egyptian Star Cluster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pentas lanceolata [light pink] flower by Almost Eden
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    Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly White'

    aka Butterfly White Egyptian Star Cluster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly White' flower by Almost Eden
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    Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Deep Pink'

    aka Butterfly Deep Pink Egyptian Star Cluster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Deep Pink' flower by Almost Eden
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