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Penta
Pentas lanceolata
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called Egyptian star cluster, star flower
Clusters of star-shaped flowers provide nectar and pollen for honeybees throughout the warm season. Plants bloom continuously in heat and humidity with no deadheading required. They are heat-tolerant but sensitive to frost and may need supplemental water during dry spells.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–October |
| Duration | ~4 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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