PENSTEMON CHA CHA PURPLE ACORN FARMS

CHA CHA™ PURPLE BEARDTONGUE
PENSTEMON CHA CHA PURPLE

Penstemon 'CHA CHA™ Purple' PP26698

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PENSTEMON CHA CHA PURPLE

Genus: PENSTEMON
trademark info Protected Series: CHA CHA
Height: 18-24 Inches Tall
Spread: 18-24 Inches Wide
Color: purple flower
Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Perennial Plants
Perennial
Zone: 6
#4350  
drought tolerant *  deer resistant *  hummingbirds *          


CHA CHA™ PURPLE BEARDTONGUE

Penstemon Cha Cha™ Purple is a vibrant, high-energy perennial within the Cha Cha™ series, known for its rich, royal purple blooms that demand attention. These tubular, trumpet-shaped flowers feature a clean white throat, creating a striking contrast that is particularly attractive to hummingbirds and long-tongued bees. It is a prolific "marathon" bloomer, beginning its show in late spring and consistently producing new flower spikes until the first frost of autumn. The foliage is narrow, glossy, and dark green, forming a sturdy, upright mound that stays tidy throughout the growing season.

Reaching a height of 18 to 24 inches, Cha Cha™ Purple is an excellent mid-border plant that adds vertical interest without becoming floppy. Like other members of the Cha Cha™ series, it is remarkably heat and drought tolerant once established, making it a reliable choice for sunny, water-wise landscapes. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and performs best in lean, well-drained soil; excessive fertilizer or "wet feet" in winter are its primary enemies. To keep the plant looking its best and to maximize the re-bloom, simply shear off spent flower spikes throughout the summer.