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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Rubiaceae (Madders) |
| Origin: Africa, East (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Pentas lanceolata 'Nova' (Egyptian Star Flower) - A tender perennial or sub-shrub with an upright growth habit to 3 feet tall. It has dark green lance-shaped deeply-veined foliage and showy 3 to 4 inch across terminal clusters of pink star-shaped flowers. Flowering begins in late spring to early summer and can proceed well into fall. Flowers are self deadheading. Plant in neutral, moderately-fertile soil that retains moisture well in light shade or full sun (blooms best and plant is more robust in sun). Requires regular water throughout the growing season. Is evergreen in frost free zones or useful as a perennial or even an annual were winters are cooler. The large clusters of star-shaped flowers are very attractive to butterflies. The thick erect stems hold up well when cut and used in flower arrangements. This selection is vigorous and has shown good disease resistance. It is a 1999 Georgia Gold Medal Winner.
The information displayed on this page about Pentas lanceolata 'Nova' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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