Pentas 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 -- and it can even make a good houseplant if you have enough light. It does best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Pentas is grown as an annual in most parts of the country, but it's hardy in Zones 10-11. Plant it outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. We have this plant in our yard, and I'm always out there taking pics of the blooms, hoping to find a straggleing butterfly. But this particular shot I thought looked like one of the blooms open waiting for its cue on stage, while all the others were waiting their chance. Shot with Fujifilm Finepix S2950; 1/56s; 30mm macro setting; f/3.1; ISO 100