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Penstemon ‘Blueberry Taffy’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

 

Strong spikes of immense, wide, light purple flowers. Each flower is laced with red purple guidelines. Hummingbirds fell in love with this plant in our garden. Important forage plant for bees.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 27″ / 24″ / 32″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October

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SKU: PENBLUTAF Categories: ,
Common Name Penstemon
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Penstemon
species hybrid
Plant Series Penstemon TAFFY™ Series
Plant Type Perennial
US Patent # PP22568
EU Grant # --
Bloom Time June, July, August, September, October
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Dormancy Winter
Exposure Full Sun
Growth Habit Upright
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 7, 8, 9
How Different? The plants have more flower spikes and are fuller plants.
Landscape Value Mixed beds, sun garden, cottage garden, bank.
Most Active Growing Season Spring
Persistence Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT) 27" / 24" / 32"
Soil (Garden) Average, well drained.
Water (Garden) Average
Special Uses Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor
Comments Tolerates deer, drought, and heat. Hummingbirds love. Low maintenance. Cut back old flowering stems to encourage new flowers. In the deep south, try in part shade.
Water (Greenhouse) Dry moderately between waterings.
EC 1.8 – 2.2
pH 5.0 – 7.5
Fertility Needs 150 – 200 ppm
Notes Growing-on temps- 65°F-75°F / day & 60°F-65°F /nights. Vernalization does not impact flowering.
Finish Time to 4″ 4 – 6 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon 6 – 8 weeks
Day Length for Flowering Day Neutral
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