Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop' |
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Margarita Foothill Penstemon |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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.