Description

The Pentas (Purple) Plant is a stunning flowering shrub known for its clusters of star-shaped purple flowers that bloom continuously in warm weather. A favorite among pollinators, Pentas attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making them a lively addition to any garden or terrace.

Ideal for sunny spots, this plant thrives in pots or open ground and is perfect for borders, balcony planters, or butterfly gardens. With minimal care, the Pentas plant rewards you with vibrant, long-lasting blooms and lush green foliage throughout the growing season.

🌟 Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata

• Common Names: Pentas Plant, Egyptian Star Cluster

• Color Variant: Purple

• Plant Type: Outdoor flowering shrub

• Light Requirements: Full sunlight (6–8 hrs/day)

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy; can reach 1–2.5 feet

• Flowers: Dense clusters of purple star-shaped blooms

• Attracts: Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds

• Blooming Season: Almost year-round in warm climates

• Maintenance: Low; deadheading encourages more flowers

• Ideal For: Balcony gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens

• Pet Safety: Generally non-toxic, but keep away from chewing pets