Pentas
Detailed Comparison
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 |
| Categories | Flowers |
| Best For | Flowering Accent |
| Color | White, Red, Purple, Pink, Lipstick, Lavender Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Mature Height | Under 3 ft |
| Appearance | Mounding plant with deep green, lance-shaped leaves topped by dense clusters of five-pointed star flowers. |
| Climate Tolerance | Perennial in USDA zones 10–11 — in South Florida it blooms essentially year-round. |
| Growth Rate | Fast. |
| Landscape Use | Butterfly and pollinator gardens, front borders, mass color plantings, mailbox beds, and containers. |
| Maintenance | Low. |
| Size | Typically 1–3 feet tall and wide depending on variety; dwarf types stay under 18 inches. |
| Soil Preferences | Any well-draining soil; adapts readily to South Florida's sandy beds. |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun for the heaviest bloom; tolerates light afternoon shade. |
| Water Needs | Moderate. |
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