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Alpharetta GA #172

Penstemon x Parade of Parrots Beardtongue

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Exposure Full

Growth Width Max 18 in.

Growth Height Max 36 in.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 9b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 7a

Bloom Time Mid-Summer (July-August),Late Summer (September),Early Fall (September),Mid-Fall (October-November)

Exposure Full

Growth Width Max 18 in.

Growth Height Max 36 in.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 9b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 7a

Bloom Time Mid-Summer (July-August),Late Summer (September),Early Fall (September),Mid-Fall (October-November)

Description

Penstemon ‘Parade of Parrots’ is a vibrant, upright perennial featuring striking claret‑magenta tubular flowers that bloom summer through fall, adorning strong stems up to 36″ tall. Its richly colored blossoms persist even into the seed stage, creating a dramatic floral display ideal for sunny borders and mass plantings. Extremely attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, this cultivar is also deer‑resistant. Developed by Terra Nova and debuted at Cultivate, it stands out in deep southern zones for its prolific blooming and sturdy habit 

Enormous, saturated claret‑purple tubular flowers that hold color even on seed heads 
Long‑blooming season from June through October, extending into frost 
Strong, upright stems supporting heavy floral displays, reducing flopping

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Size

1 gal.

Item

96148-101

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Size

1 gal.

Item

96148-101

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Price

Retail Price

$13.685/Each

Retail Price

$13.685/Each

Description

Enormous, saturated claret‑purple tubular flowers that hold color even on seed heads 
Long‑blooming season from June through October, extending into frost 
Strong, upright stems supporting heavy floral displays, reducing flopping

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Herbaceous

Perennial

Penstemon

Beardtongue

Zone 7a

36 in.

14 in.

Zone 9b

15 in.

18 in.

Clumping,Upright

Fast

Acidic (<6.0),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Moderate

Accent,Bed,Border,Cut Flower and Foliage,Mass Planting

Full

Low to Moderate

Deer

Cold Conditions,Drought (Once Established),Dry Conditions,Heat,Humidity,Wind

Summer,Fall

Claret‑magenta (deep purple‑red)

Mid-Summer (July-August),Late Summer (September),Early Fall (September),Mid-Fall (October-November)

None

Clay,Loamy,Sandy,Well Drained

Beardtongue

'Parade of Parrots'

Entryway,Meadow/Prairie,Naturalized Area,Roadside,Small Spaces

Butterfly Garden,Cottage Garden,Contemporary Garden,Drought Tolerant Garden,Informal Garden,Mediterranean Garden,Pollinator Garden,Meadow/Prairie Garden

Purple Shades

Parade of Parrots

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