The penta, also known as Egyptian stars, is a must have for a butterfly garden, especially red, as it is a gulf fritillary favorite.

Each of the tubular flowers has five lobes creating a star. This plant can grow more than a foot in width and three feet tall. As with other flowers, if you pinch off the dead flowers, it will help encourage more growth. I have found when I purchase the penta from a native garden store, rather than a big box store, it thrives.