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Lavender Egyptian Star Flower

Pentas lanceolata

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Overview

The Pentas lanceolata 'Lavender' is an upright annual with dark green foliage and large clusters of lavender, star-shaped blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It grows 18-22 inches tall and 16-24 inches wide. Best in part sun to sun, average moisture, and well-drained soil, it blooms from planting to frost without deadheading. Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11b.

Water Medium
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — The Pentas lanceolata 'Lavender' is an upright annual with dark green foliage and large clusters of lavender
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — it blooms from planting to frost without deadheadingLavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — and is most often grown as a long-blooming annual elsewhereLavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11bLavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — It is perennial only in the warmest climatesLavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — with a steady floral display that begins at planting and continues until frostLavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — commonly referred to as Lavender Egyptian Star Flower+28

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–1.8333334 Ft.
Mature width
1.3333334–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rubiaceae

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Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — The Pentas lanceolata 'Lavender' is an upright annual with dark green foliage and large clusters of lavender
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — it blooms from planting to frost without deadheading
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — and is most often grown as a long-blooming annual elsewhere
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11b
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — It is perennial only in the warmest climates
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — with a steady floral display that begins at planting and continues until frost
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — commonly referred to as Lavender Egyptian Star Flower
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — with average moisture and reasonably well-drained soil
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — is a heat-loving annual that brings a soft yet vivid lavender presence to summer plantings
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — star-shaped blooms that attract bees
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — The effect is fresh and luminous
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — hardy in USDA Zones 11a to 11b
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — It grows 18-22 inches tall and 16-24 inches wide
Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) — Gardeners frequently appreciate how well it holds its color in full sun
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