Penstemon

Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy'

Overview

Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy' is an alluring perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-9, reaching heights of 18-24 inches with an equal spread. Famed for tubular flowers resembling boysenberries, it blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting hummingbirds and bees. This low-maintenance cultivar prefers well-drained soil, full to part sun exposure, and requires minimal watering once established, making it a resilient addition to sunny borders and pollinator gardens.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — this cultivar stands out with its tubular flowers that resemble a boysenberry's deep magenta to purple shade

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy' is an alluring perennial

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — Blooming prolifically from late spring to early summer

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — attracting hummingbirds and bees

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — Famed for tubular flowers resembling boysenberries

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — this Penstemon adds not only visual appeal but also encourages local wildlife visitation

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — reaching heights of 18-24 inches with an equal spread

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Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Plantaginaceae

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Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — This low-maintenance cultivar prefers well-drained soil

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — When designing with this plant

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — full to part sun exposure

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — slender spikes that can reach heights of 18 to 24 inches

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — making it a resilient addition to sunny borders and pollinator gardens

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — and requires minimal watering once established

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — making it a versatile choice for gardens in a variety of climates

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — transitioning to a soft lavender toward the petal edges

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — It performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils and benefits from a full sun to partial shade exposure

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — richly-hued blooms and hardy nature

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — Its medium green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the striking blooms, creating an alluring contrast

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — it blooms from late spring to early fall

Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — The flowers are neatly clustered along tall

Photographs by 12 contributors

Jordan Zylstra https://www.inaturalist.org/people/jordanzylstra, CC BY 4.0 · source
Matt Berger https://www.inaturalist.org/people/sheriff_woody_pct, CC BY 4.0 · source
Aiva Noringseth https://www.inaturalist.org/people/aiva, CC BY 4.0 · source
Bill Bouton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Darrin Gobble https://www.inaturalist.org/people/dee_gobbs, CC BY 4.0 · source
Matt Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John A Haskins https://www.inaturalist.org/people/olyjah, CC BY 4.0 · source
Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Chloe and Trevor Van Loon https://www.inaturalist.org/people/chloe_and_trevor, CC BY 4.0 · source
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