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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 1 - 2 feet
Plant Spread: 1 - 2 feet
Flowers: Showy
Other: Star shaped
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading ensures a continual flush of new blossoms.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Pentas

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Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2014-06-22
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-08-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-08-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-08-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-08-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-08-28

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