General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 12 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 20 inches
Flowers: Showy
Other: Star shaped
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2012 UGA Plant of Distinction

Image
Common names
  • Egyptian Star Cluster
  • Star Flower

Photo Gallery
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-09-13
w/ Hummingbird
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-09-22
Location: central Illinois
Date: 9-28-12
w/ 2 different Hummingbird Moths (Hawk Moths)

Date: 2011-09-22
buds close up
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-09-13
w/ butterfly
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2012-07-28
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-11-04

Date: 2012-05-29
Comments:
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Dec 13, 2011 1:08 PM concerning plant:
    Pot or ground growing. Started out slow but once it got going, got going well, filling available space. 3 plants in a 20" pot completely filled it.
    Attracts a plethora of garden based winged aviators- insects, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
    Cuttings are a quick, inexpensive means of propagation.

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