Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' (Foothill Beardtongue)
Bunchleaf Penstemon 'Margarita BOP', Bunchleaf Beardtongue 'Margarita BOP', Foothill Penstemon 'Margarita BOP', Foothill Beardtongue 'Margarita BOP'
Calling out for attention, Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' (Foothill Beardtongue) is a clump-forming evergreen perennial boasting a spectacular display of wide-mouthed, tubular violet-blue flowers eventually aging to reddish-purple. Blooming profusely in spring and summer, the blossoms are borne on upright, branching stems and rise well above the foliage of narrow, shiny, blue-green leaves. They attract scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Long-lived, easy to grow, fuss-free, deer resistant, Foothill Beardtongue 'Margarita BOP' is a seed strain of the outstanding California native Penstemon heterophyllus. It is perfect for the sunny water-wise garden and looks dramatic planted in masses in a dry mixed border.
- Grows up to 24 in. tall and wide (60 cm). Often self-seeds in the garden.
- Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, sharply-drained soils. Water three times per month in summer once established. Drought tolerant.
- Provides a charming impact in beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens. Plant in bold groupings.
- Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, aphids, leaf and bud eelworm, grey mould, powdery mildew and fungal leaf spot. Deer resistant.
- Prune any winter-damaged stems back hard to encourage fresh new growth from the base. After flowering, shorten flowered stems by half (unless seed is required) to promote more blooms.
- Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer or propagate by division.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Penstemon - Beardtongues |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Penstemon - Beardtongues |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |