Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop'

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Margarita Foothill Penstemon

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

Description

Another one of the easiest and most versatile CA native plants. This is a hybrid penstemon; it 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"tall and 12"-18" wide.

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height 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

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:

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.