Panama Rose | |
Bush Pentas |
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) |