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Penstemon
'Boysenberry Taffy'
Boysenberry Taffy Penstemon
Origin: Introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries. A member of the Taffy™ Series.
| Family |
| Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus |
| Penstemon |
| Cultivar |
| 'Boysenberry Taffy' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 - H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 - 10 |
| Height |
| 70 cm |
| Spread |
| 45 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A clump-forming penstemon with glossy foliage and spikes of berry-wine coloured flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Wonderful in mixed beds or as part of a sun garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in an average, well-drained soil. Deadheading is not required. |
| Shape |
| Upright, dense habit. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to chrysanthemum eelworm (Aphelenchoides ritzemabosi), but good for attracting bees and hummingbirds. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Spikes of berry-wine flowers with small white throats that have an extremely long period of bloom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through division in spring. |
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