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Alpharetta GA #172

Pentas lanceolata White Egyptian Star Flower

Landscape Uses: Bed, Border and Container
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Produces White colored flowers.

Description

Pentas lanceolata 'White', commonly known as the Egyptian Star Flower, is a tropical, woody-based perennial native to eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Renowned for its dense clusters of star-shaped white flowers, this plant thrives in warm, humid climates and is often grown as an annual in cooler regions. Its compact, mounded growth habit and continuous blooming from spring through early fall make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant's adaptability to various soil types and its moderate drought tolerance further enhance its appeal in diverse landscape settings.

Produces dense clusters of star-shaped white flowers that bloom from spring through early fall.
Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Exhibits a compact, mounded growth habit suitable for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
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Size

18 Count

Item

90938-1801

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18 Count

Item

90938-1801

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Size

20 Count

Item

90938-2001

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Size

20 Count

Item

90938-2001

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Price

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Description

Produces dense clusters of star-shaped white flowers that bloom from spring through early fall.
Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Exhibits a compact, mounded growth habit suitable for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
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Herbaceous

Annual

Pentas

lanceolata

Egyptian Star Flower

Zone 11b

Zone 10a

12 in.

24 in.

12 in.

Compact, Mounding, Upright

Slightly Acidic (6.0 to 6.4), Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Full

Moderate

Accent, Bed, Border, Cut Flower and Foliage, Mass Planting

Drought (Once Established), Heat, Humidity

Low

Spring, Summer, Fall

Deer

White

Spring, Summer, Early Fall (September)

None

Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Egyptian Star Flower

'White'

White

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