margarita palm plant Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' | Foothill Penstemon

margarita palm plant Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' | Foothill PenstemonLuminous, true sky blue, and wonderfully adaptable, Penstemon heterophyllus Margarita Bop is a standout California native foothill penstemon discovered as a chance seedling by the late Bert Wilson of Las Pilitas Nursery. Longer blooming, longer lived, and better adapted to clay ish soil than many forms, it is a brilliant choice for water wise gardens. From spring into mid summer, 1. 5" snapdragon like flowers appear in profusion on 18" stems, opening

Luminous, true sky blue, and wonderfully adaptable, Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Margarita Bop’ is a standout California native foothill penstemon discovered as a chance seedling by the late Bert Wilson of Las Pilitas Nursery. Longer blooming, longer lived, and better adapted to clay-ish soil than many forms, it is a brilliant choice for water-wise gardens.

From spring into mid-summer, 1.5" snapdragon-like flowers appear in profusion on 18" stems, opening bright blue and aging to rosy purple. Glossy blue-green linear foliage forms a handsome evergreen mat up to 2' across, making ‘Margarita Bop’ useful in dry borders, rock gardens, native plantings, slopes, pollinator gardens, and containers. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love the nectar-rich blooms.

Plant Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Margarita Bop’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it thrives with low water and is especially valuable where unbeatable blue color is needed. Avoid soggy roots for best performance. Explore more habitat-friendly favorites in our California Native Perennials collection.