Foothill Penstemon 'Margarita BOP'
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP'
Foothill Penstemon 'Margarita BOP' is a perennial for edging, mid-border, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering May, Jun, Jul.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 45 cm |
| Spread | 45 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 6a-10b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 45 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 45 cm of room to spread, roughly 2 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 6a to 10b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Foothill Penstemon 'Margarita BOP''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Beach Sunflowerto edge in front
- California Lilac 'Ray Hartman'for height behind it
- California Lilac 'Skylark'for height behind it
- Frogfruitto edge in front
- Cleveland Sage 'Allen Chickering'for height behind it
- Seaside Woolly Sunflowerto edge in front
Garden styles
Coastal Native Wildlife garden Xeriscape (low-water)
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: