Pentas lanceolata
Other latin names: Pentas carnea
Common name: Star flower, Egyptian star, Star-cluster
Family: Rubiaceae
Plant type  | Shrub |
| Height | 24 inches to 3 feet |
| Spread | 24 inches to 3 feet |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Interests | Flowers |
| Uses | Borders |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Maintenance | Slight |
| Hardiness | 8 |
| Heat zone | |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry to moist |
| Soil type | Slightly acid to slightly lime |
| Soil fertility | Moderate |
| Water consumption | Moderate |
| Site | Sheltered to average |
| Flower colour | Pink, red, white |
| Flower season | Early summer to late summer |
| Flower size | Medium |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Fruit colour | |
| Edible parts | |
| Harvest time | |
| Stems | |
| Features | |
| Wildlife | Bees, butterflies, birds |
| Texture |
Pentas lanceolata is an evergreen shrub grown for its display of bright pink, red or white flowers borne throughout summer. Pentas are good for attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds to a garden.
Grow Pentas in fertile, well drained soil in full sun.
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