| Common Name | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| species | -- |
| Plant Series | Penstemon CHA CHA™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP26698 |
| EU Grant # | EU43672 |
| Bloom Time | July, August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| 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™ ‘Purple’
This gem has a most enchanting shade of wine-purple flowers; neither garish nor subtle – just right. Strong enough to stand up to contrasting colors, yet it's a good blender and most certainly a great garden performer. 'Cha Cha Purple' will enliven any garden space.
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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