Common Name | Penstemon |
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Family | Scrophulariaceae |
species | -- |
Plant Series | Penstemon CHA CHA™ Series |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP26700 |
EU Grant # | EU43675 |
Bloom Time | July, August, September, October |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | A multiflowered type with smaller but more flowers than the TAFFY™ Series. |
Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden or cottage garden. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 20" / 25" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | -- |
Penstemon CHA CHA™ ‘Lavender’
*** 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. |
Smooth, bright lavender trumpets open week after week on this outstanding 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
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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