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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop'

Margarita Foothill Penstemon

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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.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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.