species 13,158 observations

Egyptian Star-cluster

Pentas lanceolata

Field notes

Supports All

59 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pluto Sphinx 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Hunter's Little Paper Wasp, Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Horse Paper Wasp, Cerceris bicornuta 9
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Monarch, Gulf Fritillary 49

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Dense Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Herbaceous perennial Houseplant

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.