Star-shaped flower clusters that hummingbirds and butterflies hit on every pass. Blooms nonstop in heat that stops impatiens cold.
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Pentas lanceolata is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Pentas unambiguously. The genus Pentas places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Pentas, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Pentas lanceolata will give you the most precise results.