General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 - 10 inches
Plant Spread: Trailing 24 - 26 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Light pink with a dark pink center ring
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Trade name information:
Series: Falling Star™
Trade Name: Pink Bicolor
Cultivar name: 'Falling Star Pink Bicolor'
Common names
  • Star Flower
  • Egyptian Star Cluster
  • Trailing Pentas

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