Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop' |
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Margarita Foothill Penstemon |
Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.
Description
This is one of the easiest and most versatile California native plants. This is a hybrid Penstemon, which 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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.