Pentas lanceolata (Pentas)
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) pink flower cluster with oval green leaves in a dense group
Botanical name: Pentas lanceolata
Common names: Pentas, Star Flower, Star Cluster
Family: Rubiaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsDark green, lance-shaped, somewhat furry and deeply veined leaves provide a lush backdrop for prolific clusters of never-ending, five-petaled flowers. These may be red, white, lavender, purple, or shades of pink. Some are two-toned. All are extremely attractive to butterflies, and the red and dark pink varieties delight hummingbirds. In warm weather the plant grows fast and stays in bloom constantly. Where winters are not too severe, pentas are perennial. They may always be treated as an annual and replanted after danger of frost for long-lasting summer color.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) with star-shaped pink flower clusters surrounded by lush green foliage
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) clusters of pink and purple star-shaped flowers nestled among lush green foliage.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) with star-shaped pink flower clusters sitting among deep green pointed oval leaves.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) clusters of star-shaped red flowers with small white centers among green leaves
Pentas lanceolata pink flower cluster with a small green flying insect visitor
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) red star shaped flower cluster among textured green pointed leaves.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) clusters of pink and red star shaped flower, seen up close
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) cluster of small pink star shaped flowers surrounded by soft green leaves.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) with vibrant red star shaped flower and unopened pointed buds clustered together
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) flower cluster with star shaped petals in shades of deep pink.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) with clusters of pink star-shaped flower growth on dark green healthy leaves.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) with star shaped pink flower clusters above lush green oval leaves.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) with star-shaped pink flower clusters growing in a large clay container
Pentas lanceolata star shaped pink flower cluster with a metallic green bug.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) pink flowers with five petals grow in a tight rounded cluster
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) with clusters of small star-shaped red flowers nestled among green foliage.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) clusters of pink star-shaped flowers covering deep green lance-shaped foliage.
Pentas lanceolata flower cluster with soft pink petals and green insect visitor
Pentas lanceolata pink flower cluster visited by a metallic green bee
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) star shaped pink flower clusters with dark green oval textured foliage.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) cluster of white star-shaped flowers nestled among rich green foliage
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) flower clusters in pink shades.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) cluster of small pink star-shaped flowers with green leaves behind the petals.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) red star shaped flower cluster among textured green leaves in the light.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) cluster of small pink star shaped flowers nestled among fuzzy green leaves.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) pink flower with star petals and delicate light centers in close up.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) reveals star shaped flowers with deep pink petals and dark purple centers
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) pots with many red and pink star-shaped flower clusters and green leaves.
Pentas lanceolata (Pentas) in pink red and white clusters covering the ground for colorful impact
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