- Height 18-22 Inches
- Width 16-24 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Perfect for butterfly gardens!
There is a new kid on the block, Sunstar Lavender Egyptian Star Flower! Sporting super large clusters of lavender, star shaped flowers suspended over dark green, deeply veined lance shaped leaves, this spring to fall blooming newcomer will brighten your landscape and bring all the pollinators into your garden.
Native to Africa and Yemen, Pentas lanceolata grows as a perennial woody shrub in Zones 10a to 11b. In Zones 2-9, it is frost sensitive annual that can be placed out in spring after the danger of the last frost has passed. It will bloom late spring and into the fall. This beautiful lavender flower makes a great addition to a butterfly garden where you will enjoy its frequent visitors.
Sunstar Lavender Egyptian Star Flower Care
While best grown in rich organic well drained soil, with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5, you can grow it in any well draining soil with the proper fertilizing program. Use of a slow release fertilizer will keep this annual in the easy to maintain category for you. A regular watering schedule with a water soluble fertilizer should be followed in dry weather, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. This is a heat tolerant annual, and makes a great addition to your full sun landscape.
Deadheading is not required with Sunstar Lavender Pentas. However, to maintain a bright full look, prune or pinch back to encourage branching which will bring on more flowers. A regular pruning of errant branches will help it keep its shape lovely and fresh. This sun loving annual makes a great landscape, border and edging plant as well as adapting to containers very well. Bring containers indoors before frost and keep in a high light with high humidity for winter long blooms.
Sunstar Lavender Egyptian Star Flower Spacing
Spacing is important to help prevent insect infestation. Watch for spider mites and white flies and treat with a shower of insecticidal soap should any insect activity be noted. Reaching up to 22 inches tall and spreading out up to 24 inches, space your plantings about 10 to 14 inches apart to promote air circulation and increase plant health. Use this medium upright annual as a border to your taller perennial garden plants and grasses. Sunstar Lavender also makes a lovely cut flower for your smaller floral arrangements.
Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Lavender |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 18-22 Inches |
| Spread: 16-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-14 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Cut Flower, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Pentas lanceolata 'Sunstar Lavender' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
| Common Name: Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower |
| Other Name(s): Egyptian Starcluster |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PENSLP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations