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Penstemon 'Sweet Grapes'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 40 - 45 cm (16 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Penstemon 'Sweet Grapes' (autumn beard-tongue) bears faded purple blossoms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Penstemon 'Sweet Grapes' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Penstemon 'Sweet Grapes' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.