Pentas

Pentas lanceolata

Pentas can be grown as a herbaceous perennial, annual, and as a houseplant.

Water Requirements: Moderate water needs. Deer tolerant.

Soil: Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic.

Growth Rate: Fast.

Bloom Time: Summer to fall.

Temperature: Warm and humid.

Pruning: Not necessary.

Toxicity: Not toxic.