Egyptian Starflower (Pentas) Plant Profile
Egyptian Starflower (Pentas lanceolata) is a flowering plant that
is actually a woody subshrub in its native habitat of East Africa and the
Arabian Peninsula. It is hardy to USDA Zones 10 to 11. In our Mid-Atlantic region, it is used as an
annual in containers and garden beds.
The star-shaped flowers
come in shades of purple, red, pink, and white. The foliage is lush and deep
green.
This annual does best in
full to part sun. It is not picky about soil type or acidity levels.
Pentas has season-long
color -- blooming all summer until it is hit by a frost in fall.
It can be grown from seed
in late winter and even over-wintered as a houseplant.
Deadhead and fertilize it
occasionally to encourage flowering.
It is a valuable source
of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Egyptian Starflower: You Can Grow That!
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