Ruby Glow Star Cluster is a compact herbaceous annual with deeply veined hairy green foliage. Large clusters of vibrant ruby star shaped flowers bloom continuously from late spring until the first frost. Flowers best in full sun and consistently moist well-drained soil. Ruby Glow is an old cultivar with higher nectar attracting even more butterflies than usual. Drought and heat tolerant.
Type: |
Annual |
Height: |
2' - 3' |
Spread: |
1' - 3' |
Spacing: |
2' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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
IMAGES: Statberlufece, HK Central Zoo & Botanical Gardens 五星花 Pentas Lanceolata 01, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by CEphoto, Cologne Germany Flora-Köln-Pentas-lanceolata-01, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 070221-4868 Pentas lanceolata, CC BY 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.