Margarita Bop Beardtongue
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP'
SKU
02851
Foot long spikes of yellow tinged buds open to violet blue flowers in spring through fall. Narrow, deep green leaves contrast well with the bloom. Makes a great addition to rock gardens as well as low water use borders and beds.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing, 2 ft. tall and wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Tolerant of drought conditions once established.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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