Common Name | Penstemon |
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Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus | |
species | hybrid |
Plant Series | |
Plant Type | |
Persistence | Deciduous |
US Patent # | PP26700 |
EU Grant # | EU43675 |
Hardiness Zone | |
Growth Habit | |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 20" / 25" |
Finish Time | |
Bloom Time | |
Growth Rate | |
Most Active Growing Season | |
Flowering Season | |
Flower Color | |
Leaf Color | |
Soil | Average, well drained. |
pH | 5.0 – 7.5 |
Exposure | |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
Nutritional Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Dormancy | Dormant in winter. |
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
How Different? | A multiflowered type with smaller but more flowers than the TAFFY™ Series. |
Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden or cottage garden. |
Finish Time to 4" | 4 – 6 weeks |
Comments | — |
Grower Notes | Growing-on temps- 65°F-75°F / day & 60°F-65°F /nights. Vernalization does not impact flowering |
Penstemon ‘Cha Cha Lavender’
Smooth, bright lavender trumpets open week after week on this outstanding new Penstemon from TERRA NOVA®. As dense as a hedge in natural growth after it is established. No pinching or coaxing necessary for a picture perfect Penstemon.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 20″ / 25″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): July, August, September, October
