Margarita foothill penstemon

Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Margarita BOP’

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Foothill penstemon is native to coastal ranges from Mexico to Oregon. It commonly grows as an upright shrub in sage scrub and chaparral plant communities where it provides a delightful springtime display of purple and magenta flowers. A popular cultivar, P. h. ‘Margarita BOP’ is most commonly available from nurseries and has a spreading habit, 1-2 ft. high, with deep purple flowers.

Margarita foothill penstemon is a wonderful plant for California native gardens where it can be placed on banks, around boulders and mixed with a variety of native shrubs and perennials. It grows best in full sun, with good drainage, and low amounts of supplemental water during the summer.

 

Plant Type: Perennial, Native
Foliage Character: Evergreen
Habit: Spreading
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage Color: Medium green
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Season: Spring
Soil Adaptations: Well-draining soil, Clay
Exposure Adaptations: Heat, Drought, All day sun
Function: Wildlife value, Rock gardens, Raised planters, Hummingbird plant, Flowering accent plant, Container plant, Borders, Banks, Attracts butterflies, Small spaces
Height: 1 ft. – 2 ft.
Width: 1 ft. – 2 ft.

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