Penstemon ‘Boysenberry 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.

Stately spikes of berry-wine color, marked with a small white throat. Upright dense habit and excellent foliage cover from the ground up. Extra-long blooming with a tidy habit of non-browning flowers. Loved by hummingbirds and bees!

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

Common Name	Penstemon
Family	Scrophulariaceae
Genus	Penstemon
species	--
Plant Series	Penstemon TAFFY™ Series
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP25361
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	July, August, September, October
Flower Color	Purple, Red
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	7, 8, 9
How Different?	--
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	--

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