Jessica Star Cluster is a compact herbaceous annual with deeply veined hairy green foliage. Clusters of deep fuchsia star-shaped flowers bloom continuously 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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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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
IMAGES: Meredith Leigh Collins, Pentas, (2) Deepugn, Pentas-lanceolata-from-kottayam-kerala, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
