| Common Name | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Series | Penstemon NOVA® Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
| 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 | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 10" / 12" / 24" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | This plant should have gravel mulch at the crown to protect from crown rot. Over watering or over-fertilizing will cause death. |
Penstemon NOVA® ‘Pearl’
All new breeding, utilizing native N. American species. NOVA® 'Pearl' features a dense, upright habit and small to medium sized pearlescent flowers in open clusters. As easy to grow as other garden penstemon. Adds a whole new look to the garden.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10″ / 12″ / 24″
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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