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.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

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Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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