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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop'

Foothill Penstemon Margarita Bop

Plant photo of: Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop'
Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Another one of the easiest and most versatile California native plants. This is a hybrid penstemon; will produce beautiful purple/blue flowers through much of the year when spent flowers are removed. Foliage grows in low growing mats to 6-8"H x 12-18"W.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

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

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.