Common Name | Penstemon |
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Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus | Penstemon |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Differs from 'Sweet Grapes' as is more compact with masses of flowers on shorter flowering spikes. |
Landscape Value | Bank, edging, drought tolerant. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 4" / 13" / 9" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | May not bloom until 2nd year from 4" pot. Should have gravel mulch at the crown to protect from crown rot. Over watering or over-fertilizing will cause death. |
Penstemon ‘Crushed Grapes’
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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. |
A Penstemon that is a heavy bloomer with dark purple spikes of flowers over the foliage, making a tight and compact plant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4″ / 13″ / 9″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 1.8 – 2.2 |
pH | 5.5 – 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″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |