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Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Flower 'Graffiti'

Pentaslanceolata

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Genus
Pentas (PEN-tass)
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Species
lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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:

Apopka, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

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Larabee
Houston, TX | October 2004 | positive

This plant works very well in hanging baskets, and the hummingbirds LOVE it! Every time I see a hummer in my yard, it stops at this flower first.

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