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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Watermelon-pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Cut back old flowering stems to encourage new flowers. In the deep south, try in part shade.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24293

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Trade name information:
Series: Taffy™
Cultivar name: 'Watermelon Taffy'
Common names
  • Penstemon
  • Pride of the Mountain

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Location: Lowndesboro AL
Date: 2015-06-21
Location: KALAMA WA
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Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries Inc.www.terranovanurseries.co
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-05-17
Location: KALAMA WA
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Kalama, wa
  • Uploaded by Joy
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HamiltonSquare On October 19, 2016 Obtained plant
Obtained from HighHandNursery where it was grown. $7.00
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