Common names:
Panama Rose
Bush Pentas

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Leaves: Broadleaf
Flowers: Malodorous
Other
Flower Color: Brown
Flower Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Cyathium
Underground structures: Corm
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Espalier
Uses: Water gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Flood Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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