Pentas

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Clusters of lovely star-shaped flowers attract butterflies. Bushy plants covered with flowers are wonderful for containers or at garden's edge. Remove spent flowers to promote reblooming.

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Details

Common name

Pentas

Botanical name

Pentas

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Mix

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

sun

Height

15-24" (38-61 cm)

Habit

upright

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

keep weed-free