Annuals – Penta

• 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