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| Latin Name: |
Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Margarita B.O.P.’ |
| Common Name: |
Santa Margarita foothill penstemon |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Size: |
Small |
| California Native: |
Yes |
| Description: |
California native plant; flowers are golden yellow as buds, bright blue as blooms, then change to purple-pink; unlike many California native penstemons, it thrives in garden conditions. |
| Pruning Needs: |
remove old flower stalks |
| Sun Exposure: |
Full Sun
Part Shade
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| Arboretum Location(s): |
Mary Wattis Brown Garden
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| Water Needs: |
Low
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| Color(s): |
Blue
Pink
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| Bloom Season(s): |
Spring
Summer
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| Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds
Beneficial Insects
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