Star Flower
Pentas lanceolata
Star Flower is one of the best butterfly-attracting plants around. It blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather, with large clusters of starry blooms that attract butterflies by the dozens as well as hummingbirds. The plant grows well in containers and in the ground. It does best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Comes in shades of red, pink, lavender and white.