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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop'

Margarita Bop Foothill Penstemon

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.