Pentas will last throughout the year. Pentas lanceolata, commonly known as penta or star flower, is a perennial flower that can grow into a 3 to 4 ft. shrub, lasting years in the garden.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida such as what durable, colorful plants to add to flower beds and care of white oleander, crape myrtles, pineapples, magnolia and vibur… ...