Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy' (Boysenberry Taffy Penstemon)


Botanical Information

FamilyScrophulariaceae
GenusPenstemon
Cultivar'Boysenberry Taffy'
CategoryPerennials
OriginIntroduced by Terra Nova Nurseries. A member of the Taffyâ„¢ Series.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-18 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height70 cm
Spread45 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA clump-forming penstemon with glossy foliage and spikes of berry-wine coloured flowers.
ShapeUpright, dense habit.
LandscapeWonderful in mixed beds or as part of a sun garden.
PropagationPropagate through division in spring.
CultivationGrow in full sun in an average, well-drained soil. Deadheading is not required.
PestsSusceptible to chrysanthemum eelworm (Aphelenchoides ritzemabosi), but good for attracting bees and hummingbirds.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy green leaves.
Flower DescriptionSpikes of berry-wine flowers with small white throats that have an extremely long period of bloom.

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