Pentas lanceolata | Penta aka Egyptian Starflower | Giverny Gardens

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Pentas lanceolata

Penta aka Egyptian Starflower

Flowering perennial native to South Africa. One of the few flowering perennials that bloom year-round in South Florida gardens.

Pink, red, white, lavender and violet blooms year-round
Attracts butterflies and pollinators
Tolerates light salt drift

Height: 12 - 24 in
Spread: 12 - 24 in
Category: Flowering Perennial
Color: White

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Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Pollinators

Blooms all Season

Drought Tolerant

Low Maintenance

Ideal for a wildlife garden: mix in with other attractors such as Salvias, Lantana, Milkweed and Gaillardia. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Trim back periodically throughout the growing season to promote new growth flowers.