| Common Name | Purple penstemon |
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| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| species | -- |
| Plant Series | Penstemon TAFFY™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP22567 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Purple, White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | 10+ flower spikes, fuller plants & very robust. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden, cottage garden, or in a container. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 24" / 30" |
| 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. |
Penstemon ‘Grape Taffy’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
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. |
Huge flower spikes hold large, contrasting purple red flowers with clear white throats. Flower spikes are produced all summer. Nice in cut bouquets. A bumble-bee banquet!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 24″ / 30″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October
| 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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