Graffiti 20/20 Ruby Star Flower is a continuous blooming herbaceous annual with deeply veined dark green foliage. Large clusters of vibrant ruby red star shaped flowers bloom from late spring until the first frost. Flowers best in full sun and consistently moist well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Origins: |
East Africa and Yemen |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for spider mites and aphids. Whiteflies can be a particular problem for indoor plants.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Calibrachoa, Lobelia, Sweet Potato Vine
IMAGE: Vengolis, Pentas lanceolata 30, CC BY 4.0, (2) Ks.mini, Pentas lanceolata inflorescence, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Quadell, Pentas lanceolata 2, CC BY 3.0
