Penstemon 'Strawberry Taffy' PP22569

Also Known As

Penstemon Strawberry Taffy™
Strawberry Taffy Pink penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 28"
W: 18"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Penstemon 'Strawberry Taffy' PP22569 plant details

Penstemon 'Strawberry Taffy' PP22569 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Strawberry Taffy' PP22569

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 28 IN tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Strawberry Taffy' PP22569

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like strawberries and cream, extravagant pink blossoms with creamy white throats on very compact (18 inch) upright plants, a nice treat for the cottage garden; cut back old stems to encourage more flowers for you and the hummingbirds, appreciates part shade in very hot climates. S-PSh/M/GDr PP22569

By: Forestfarm

Whorls of glossy emerald green foliage are topped with 10 inch spikes of beautifully detailed tubular flowers with strawberry pink lips, white throats and strawberry pink guide lines. New flower spikes continue to grow from the base and from lateral shoots. With a little deadheading 'Stawberry Taffy' can provide more than two months of bloom time. Popular with hummingbirds.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This lovely Penstemon has 10" long flower spikes all summer into fall. The flowers have strawberry pink lips and white throats with strawberry pink guide lines. New spikes continue to grow from the base with deadheading to encourage new lateral blooms. 'Strawberry Taffy' prefers good drainage and reasonably fertile soils.