Pentas lanceolata, known as the Egyptian starcluster, grows as a compact, sun-loving perennial that seems built for constant bloom. It forms rounded mounds of pointed, slightly fuzzy leaves, each leaf shaped like a narrow lance and arranged along sturdy green stems. At the tips, it produces dense clusters of star-shaped flowers that can glow in red, pink, lavender, magenta, or white, the whole cluster looking a little like a tiny bouquet designed by geometry. These blossoms are rich in nectar and pull in butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with the force of a floral magnet. The plant thrives in heat, handles drought once settled, and blooms from spring through frost in warm regions, making it a reliable source of color when other plants surrender to the weather. When given full sun and well-drained soil, Pentas lanceolata becomes a tireless garden anchor, offering steady structure below and constant sparkle above.