Heirloom Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) Size:1 Gallon (Pink) waxy leaves

waxy leaves

so this makes it a nice one for an informal garden area

This is a host plant for rustic sphinx (Manduca rustica)

River Oats is a dynamic and resilient choice

Fruit color: brown

Heirloom Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) Size:1 Gallon (Pink) waxy leavesThe Heirloom Pentas can last and bloom for years. While this is not native to Florida, it gets a 5 out of 5 rating for nectar for pollinators. One of the few non native nectar plants we will sell for that reason. Most pentas have been hybridized for size and color, reducing their nectar value and they are typically annual plants in the gardens as a result susceptible to fungus. This perennial evergreen shrub grows to 3 4 tall. It blooms best in full