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Egyptian Star Cluster

Pentas lanceolate

Photo by TajSALDO
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Field Notes

Description:

Red star-shaped flowers with small white centers bloom atop erect stems from spring to autumn. This evergreen perennial or subshrub is often grown as a summer annual. It generally stays under 2 feet tall in the garden, but the species can reach over 6 feet tall in the wild. Grow in a bed or border, or in containers.

Habitat:

Urban Gardens

Reference Links:

Egyptian star cluster - FineGardening

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