Panama Rose | |
Bush Pentas |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | Blue: Rwt.lr y adhhioeelt wot Russet |
Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening Espalier |
Uses: | Suitable for forage |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |