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Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Flower 'Graffiti Lavender'

Pentaslanceolata

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Pentas lanceolata by slyperso1

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Genus

Pentas (PEN-tass)

Info

Species

lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Derby, Kansas

Haysville, Kansas

Houston, Texas

Disputanta, Virginia

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