White Egyptian Star Flower Live Plants | Pack of 2 (TWO) | 5-9" Tall | Pentas Lanceolata

What You Will Receive: You will receive a Pack of 2 healthy, well-rooted White Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata) starter plants, each currently 5-9 inches tall. Shipped bare-root and ready to plant, these vigorous starts are designed to establish quicker than seeds, fast-tracking your garden to a season full of blooms.

Create a Glowing "Moon Garden": Experience the magic of the garden at twilight. The pristine, star-shaped white flowers reflect moonlight, making them "glow" against their dark green foliage in the evening. This variety is the perfect choice for illuminating walkways, patios, and outdoor dining areas where you relax after dark.

The Ultimate Pollinator Beacon: Invite life into your yard. The tubular shape of the star cluster is nature’s perfect design for butterflies (especially Swallowtails) and hummingbirds. While the white color offers a clean aesthetic for you, the nectar-rich blooms serve as a high-energy fueling station for local wildlife.

Thrives in Blistering Heat: Stop worrying about flowers that brown and wilt in July. Native to Africa, this plant is built for the heat. It is one of the few white flowering plants that maintains its crisp, fresh look even during the hottest, most humid days of summer, providing reliable color when other plants fade.

Versatile & Deer Resistant: Whether you need a bright "Filler" for a mixed container or a mass planting to lighten up a border, these plants adapt. Growing to a tidy 12-24 inches, they are generally ignored by deer, ensuring your landscape stays manicured and beautiful without constant guarding.

Care Instructions: Upon arrival, unwrap gently and soak roots in room-temperature water for 20 minutes. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil in a location with 6+ hours of sun. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to establish. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage even faster re-blooming.

Safe Arrival Guarantee: We ship using eco-friendly, secure packaging designed to protect the root system and retain moisture. While some minor leaf wilt is normal due to shipping stress, we guarantee your plants arrive with healthy, viable roots ready to hydrate and thrive.

Elegant, Crisp, and Impossible to Ignore

There is a reason professional landscapers love white flowers: they bring a sense of calm, cleanliness, and sophistication to any design. With our 2-Pack of White Egyptian Star Flowers (Pentas lanceolata), you can bring that professional polish to your own patio or garden. Unlike busy, multicolored beds, the pure white star-shaped blooms of this variety create a striking contrast against lush green foliage, making your garden look fresh and cool even on the hottest summer days.

The Star of the "Moon Garden" Do you enjoy your garden in the evenings? The White Egyptian Star Flower is a staple of the "Moon Garden"—landscapes designed to be enjoyed at twilight. These bright white clusters reflect the fading light and moonlight, acting as natural lanterns that guide the eye and create a romantic, serene atmosphere long after the sun goes down.

A Heat-Loving Powerhouse Don't let the delicate appearance fool you. This is a tough, heat-loving plant. While hydrangeas and impatiens may wilt when the temperature spikes, the Egyptian Star Flower stands tall. It is an annual bloom machine in cooler climates (Zones 3-9) and a perennial shrub in the tropics (Zones 10-11), delivering months of continuous color.

Buzzing with Life While you enjoy the visual beauty, your local ecosystem will enjoy the feast. Pentas are a top-tier nectar source. By planting this 2-pack, you are helping to sustain local bee and butterfly populations, bringing dynamic movement and energy to your yard.

Ready to Plant We ship established 5-9 inch starter plants to give you a head start on the season. White Pentas are often the first to sell out in nurseries due to the popularity of white-themed gardens. Order your 2-pack today and light up your landscape.

Main Color: White, Cream
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours), Partial sun (4-6 hours)
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall (Year-round in tropical zones)
Moisture Needs: Regular watering
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 10-11 (Treat as Annual in Zones 3-9)
Mature Height: 12-24 inches
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil (Must be well-draining)