Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Margarita BOP’

'Margarita BOP' is a strong, winter hardy Penstemon with tubular flowers in shades of blue and purple produced in masses all summer long.


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This chance seedling (possibly involving a cross with P. laetus) germinated and grew for years at the “Bottom of a Porch” (hence the whimsical BOP in the name). Most importantly this gorgeous cultivar has bright sky blue flowers that fade to warm purple produced in masses over a long period in summer. Best in full sun and well-drained soils and strongly winter hardy.

Common Name:  Foothill Penstemon

Family:  Scrophulariaceae (The Figwort Family)

Zone Hardiness:  6-10

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Blue

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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