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Common Name: Star Flower, Star Clusters Latin Name: Pentas lanceolata Size: 0 (min) to 0 (max)

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Star Flower, Star Clusters
Pentas lanceolata

Category: Annual
Family: RUBIACEAE
Genus: Pentas
species: lanceolata
Origin:
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Size Description:
Notes:
Plant Type: Tender Perennial grown as an Annual
Height x width: 1 to 3 feet tall, depending on the cultivar, and slightly wider
Growth habit: Upright mound
Foliage: Dark green, lanceolate, pubescent, 3 to 8 inches long
Flowers: Clusters of tubular, star-faced flowers that are pink, red, purple or white
Culture: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead to promote repeat blooming
Pests and problems: Spider mites
Uses: Bedding plant, containers. Attracts butterflies
Propagation: Seed, cuttings in spring and summer
Cultivars:
The ‘Graffiti’ series are dwarf, to 10 inches tall, making them great for container or edging
Notes courtesy of Sue Trusty.
Characteristics:

Recommended

Availability:	High Availability
Full Sun Tolerance:	Performs Well	See other plants that like full sun.
Part Shade Tolerance:	Performs Well	See other plants that like part shade.

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Colors

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Plant Images and Specimens

Location: Eden Park, Overlook, Krohn 1501 Eden Park Dr Cincinnati OH
Specimen: 102

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Pentas Lanceolata
Location: Krohn, between front entrance and Eden Park Drive
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008
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Pentas Lanceolata
Location: Krohn, between front entrance and Eden Park Drive
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008
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Pentas Lanceolata
Location: Krohn, between front entrance and Eden Park Drive
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008
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Pentas Lanceolata
Location: Krohn, between front entrance and Eden Park Drive
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008

Location: New Orleans [Latitude: 29.987583100000000 Longitude: -90.096626900000000] Specimen: 11761

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NOLA Botanical Garden, April 2019
Location: New Orleans

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NOLA Botanical Garden, April 2019
Location: New Orleans

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NOLA Botanical Garden, April 2019
Location: New Orleans

Location: New Orleans [Latitude: 29.987411000000000 Longitude: -90.096454000000000] Specimen: 11783

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NOLA Botanical Garden, April 2019
Location: New Orleans

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