Common Name | Dwarf penstemon |
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Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus | Penstemon |
species | -- |
Plant Series | Penstemon HARLEQUIN™ Collection |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | ('TNPENHPU') PP31520 |
EU Grant # | ('TNPENHPU') EU61513 |
Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Required |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Larger flowers in denser clusters, and a more branched and bigger habit than Pike's Peak Purple®. Smaller leaves and flowers than our CHA CHA™ series |
Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden, cottage garden, or in a container. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 15" / 24" / 18" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. |
Water (Garden) | Average. |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | -- |
Penstemon HARLEQUIN™ ‘Purple’
Leathery serrated leaves and voluptuous purple flowers on upright spikes are the ideal descriptors of a perfect Penstemon. Planting this Penstemon in well-drained soil in a sunny location, will upgrade your garden and invite pollinators far and wide. The silvery-white, laced throats also add intricacies for all eyes to enjoy!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 15″ / 24″ / 18″
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 – 7.5 |
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 |