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

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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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.