Pentas

The Pentas is a heat-loving, flowering annual (or tender perennial) known for its star-shaped blooms that cluster densely atop upright stems. It’s a favorite in pollinator gardens, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all season long.

Pentas Lanceolata

Origin: East Africa/ Arabian Peninsula

USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11

Pros:

• Attracts pollinators – a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds

• Continuous blooms – flowers non-stop from late spring through frost

Cons:

• Not cold hardy – must be replanted annually in most regions

• Can get leggy – benefits from occasional pruning or pinching back