Penstemon Cha Cha™ Lavender

Cha Cha™ Series Beardtongue

$15.95 ea.

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Extremely Long Blooming

Snapdragon-like flowers flash bright lavender-purple trumpets with white throats. Once it establishes, the foliage becomes nicely dense – virtually maintenance free. From the Cha Cha™ Series, truly as flirtatious as a Cha Cha dance move, large outward-facing blooms sashay up straight stems. Penstemon Cha Cha™ Lavender is a versatile perennial that tolerates a wide range of garden conditions. Prolific flowers highlight the deep-green, fine, linear foliage. A cinch to grow – no pampering needed.

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Code PECL

Patent PP26,700

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Medium 25"

Spacing Plant 20" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Mid-Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 6-9

Soil Type Normal, Sandy

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

Beneficial for Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Attracts Hummingbirds
Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Penstemon General Information

Penstemon are an American native with colorful tubular bell-shaped flowers. Will attract butterflies and hummingbirds and does well in a drier climate. Drought resistant once established. Waxy green foliage stays lush through summer's heat. Avoid too moist (wet feet). Songbirds feast on the seed in fall and winter. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Penstemon Plant Care

Best in loose, gravelly soil with good drainage. Pinching back taller varieties when about 12" tall will produce more compact plants. Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring by digging mature rhizomes and replanting. Will self sow. Foliage can be trimmed after blooming to freshen. Clean up in fall or spring. May benefit from dry winter mulch in colder zones.