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Pentas lanceolata 'Stars & Stripes™'
Pentas
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- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:9-11
- Height:12-24 in
- Spread:12-24 in
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Green, White, Variegated
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Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
| • | Attracts Humming-birds |
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Mass Planting |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Additional Information about Pentas lanceolata 'Stars & Stripes™'
Prolific scarlet flower clusters with pink centers are a hummingbird paradise. Lush dark green and white variegated foliage. Grows 12-24" high with a clumping habit.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pentas lanceolata 'Stars & Stripes™'
Water before planting.
Dig hold 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water and add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem.