- Penta
Botanical name: pentas ianceolata
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 6 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Flower color: white/pink/red/purple/blue
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: fits perfectly in a mediterranean garden
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release granular fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: angelonia, lantana, zinnias
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
