Sunstar Red Egyptian star flower
Pentas lanceolata 'Sunstar Red'
Proven Winners Award Winner
USDA zones11 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sunstar Red' Egyptian star flower (Pentas lanceolata 'Sunstar Red') is an annual for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Profusion Red zinnia, Cypress vine, and Pink Pearl dahlia.