| Common Name | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, 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? | Purple flowers, taller than 'Crushed Grapes'. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden, cottage garden, bank. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 18" / 36" |
| 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 ‘Parade of Parrots’
Oh, my goodness! Never has there been another Penstemon like this. Very upright, with strong stems to support and enormous floral display. There's nothing subtle about this penstemon. Strong, claret-colored flowers; the rich color is so saturated that even the seed heads are deeply blushed. Very healthy and a stand-out!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 18″ / 36″
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 – 7.0 |
| 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 | Facultative Long Day |
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