Melinda Myers

Pentas

Botanical Name

Pentas lanceolata

Hardiness

Zones 8 to 11, grown as annual elsewhere

Height

12 to 24 inches

Width

12 to 24 inches

Flowers

Summer to fall: lilac, red, pink, white, magenta

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained

Planting & Care

• Space plants 12 to 24 inches apart
• Allow soil to dry between watering
• Drought tolerant
• Can be overwintered as a houseplant in a sunny humid location

Problems

Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies (indoors)

Varieties

• Butterfly
• Cherry Red
• New Look Series