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Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Flower 'Kaleidoscope Lilac'

Pentaslanceolata

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Genus

Pentas (PEN-tass)

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Species

lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2006 | positive

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