Pentas lanceolata

Star Cluster, Egyptian Star Flower, Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster

Family: Rubiaceae Madder


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, pink, purple, red, white
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, ground cover, specimen
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage