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Margarita BOP Foothill Penstemon

Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP'

A California native penstemon with vivid blue-violet flowers and striking golden-yellow new growth, exceptionally drought tolerant.

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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' is a stunning, California native perennial prized for its vivid, blue-violet flowers, bright golden-green new growth, and exceptional drought tolerance. This compact, mounding selection forms a tidy clump of slender, linear, blue-green leaves, with the new foliage emerging in a striking, luminous, golden-yellow to chartreuse hue. From late spring through summer, it produces an abundance of tall, branching spikes bearing showy, tubular, two-lipped flowers in a brilliant, clear sky blue to violet-blue, often fading to purple with age, creating a breathtaking display that attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established, it is an outstanding choice for water-wise gardens, slopes, rock gardens, borders, containers, and native plant landscapes.

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Foliage & Flowers: Slender, linear, blue-green leaves; new growth emerges bright, luminous golden-yellow to chartreuse; tall, branching spikes of tubular, two-lipped, vivid sky blue to violet-blue flowers (fading to purple), blooming from late spring through summer .
Mature Height: 12-24 inches (1-2 ft)
Mature Spread: 24-36 inches (2-3 ft)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 6-10 ; Sunset 7-24
Light Requirement: Full sun (essential for best flowering and compact growth)
Core Benefits: Vivid blue-violet flowers, striking golden-yellow new growth, exceptionally drought and heat tolerant, California native, attracts hummingbirds.
Best Uses: Water-wise gardens, slopes, rock gardens, borders, native plant gardens, containers, Mediterranean gardens, pollinator gardens.

Q: How long does Margarita BOP Penstemon bloom?
A: It blooms from late spring through summer, providing months of vivid blue-violet flowers.

Q: What makes its new growth unique?
A: The new foliage emerges in a bright, luminous golden-yellow to chartreuse hue, creating a stunning contrast with the mature blue-green leaves and adding season-long interest.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It forms a compact, mounding clump, typically reaching 1-2 feet in height and 2-3 feet in spread.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is exceptionally drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the most abundant flowering and compact growth, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will not perform well in shade.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the tubular, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, as well as bees and butterflies.