Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Heartland, Southeast)
Class: Penstemon
Variety Name: Twizzle Purple F1
Genus: Penstemon
Species: barbatus
Year: 2017
Common Name: Penstemon
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Van Hemert & Co Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Penstemon barbatus coccineus
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 5 to 8
Light Needs: Full to partial sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 35 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: Tubular flower of 1 inch
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Cold, rain
Garden Spacing: 12 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Tall Background: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Sow the seeds in small pots and press them into the media or cover very thinly with vermiculite. Keep slightly moist at 65°F. Germination after 2-3 weeks, keep moist but not saturated. Transplant into larger pots after 6-8 weeks. When plants are large enough plant them in the border in early spring, and water regularly until they are well established. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant and winter hardy.
AAS Winners
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Twizzle Purple Penstemon is a lovely bright purple. It grows quickly and the strong stems support the multitude of pollinator approved flowers.
We planted this as the back row next to the Summer Jewel Lavender Salvia and Vinca Orchid Halo for a spectacular shades of purple display. Zone 6a