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Penstemon ‘Grape 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.

 

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

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SKU: PENGRATAF Categories: ,
Common Name Purple penstemon
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.
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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