The herbaceous perennial Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian star flower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white flowers. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture, aromatic and evergreen.
Typical Uses
Annual, bedding plant, border, container, edging, foundation and tropical.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Pentas lanceolata tolerates drought.
Cautions
The growth rate of Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian star flower) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
