If I had to pick one plant — one flowering plant — to place in my yard, I’d choose Pentas lanceolata, also known as star flower or star cluster. It’s available in lavender, white and multiple shades ...

My vincas and pentas are beautiful at this time. Will they last all winter into spring? Should I cut them back, or what should I do to help them continue blooming? As always, I really appreciate your ...

Flowers can be a challenge in our hot steamy Florida weather. We have already talked about salvia and portulaca in the past two weeks. Another good option is pentas. Pentas will last throughout the ...

Beds of bright flowers always lift our spirits, but when you add the fluttering movement and brilliant color of butterflies, you have one of nature's most enchanting combinations. View full ...

Pentas (P. lanceolata) is an herbaceous, evergreen shrub that produces clusters of bright flowers in a range of shades year-round. Native to the Arabian Peninsula, Tropical Africa and Madagascar, ...

Pentas (P. lanceolata), native to Africa and Madagascar, draws more butterflies to its flowers than any other landscape plant. Indeed, even native-plant enthusiasts may sneak one or two of these ...