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Annual

Pentas

Pentas lanceolata

Star-shaped flower clusters that hummingbirds and butterflies hit on every pass. Blooms nonstop in heat that stops impatiens cold.

Bloom Season
May - Nov
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
1-3' tall
USDA Zones 3-11
Bloom Colors
Pink
Red
White
Lavender
Purple
Traits
✿ Pollinator Friendly❖ Hummingbird Magnet▢ Container Friendly✦ Low Maintenance✂ Cut Flower
Soil
LoamSandy
Pairs Well With
Lantana
Perennial
Zinnia
Annual
Salvia
Perennial
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MonthsWhat blooms in MayWhat blooms in Nov
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