Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop'

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Margarita Foothill Penstemon

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This CA native perennial is a hybrid penstemon; it will produce beautiful, tidy, prolific, purple-blue flowers from spring through summer and more when spent flowers are removed. Foliage grows quickly in low growing mats to 6"-8"tall and 12"-18" wide. This evergreen plant tolerates full to part sun, and has low watering needs.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.