| Common Names | Pentas |
| Common Uses | Shurb, Accent Flower |
| Scientific Name | Pentas lanceolata |
| Cold Hardiness | Freeze at about 30, does not come back |
| Light Needs | Partial shade ideal |
| Flower Color | Red, pink, white, or lavender |
| Blooms | All year |
| Water Needs | Moist but well-drained |
| Leaves | Green |
| E/D | Evergreen |
| Life length | Perennial with Orlando’s warm weather |
| Mature Height | 4 feet, 3 feet wide |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
