Graffiti pentas have a small stature, reaching about 16 inches tall and 12 inches wide. These plants have good in-ground or container performance and feature uniform flowering.
Pentas are some of the best annual, summer-color plants, and they act like a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds because the flowers are a rich source of nectar.
Scientific Name: Pentas lanceolata
Common Name: Egyptian Starcluster, Pentas, Starflower
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium to High
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 8 – 10″ (20 – 25cm)
Height: 12 – 16″ (30 – 41cm)
Width: 12 – 14″ (30 – 36cm)
Exposure: Full Sun
General Information: Vibrantly colored blooms on lush, full-looking plants are perfect in combinations, containers or landscapes. Reblooms fast so you enjoy a consistent color show all season. Easy care with high durability.