Margarita Bop Beard Tongue

Penstemon Heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop Beard Tongue'

The Penstemon Heterophyllus Margarita Bop Beard Tongue Plant is a drought-tolerant perennial that comes in a one-gallon pot. It has stunning, bright magenta blooms that will bring vibrant color to any garden. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant is easy to care for and drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. Penstemon Heterophyllus Margarita Bop Beard Tongue is a clump-forming evergreen perennial that displays narrow, shiny, blue-green leaves. Wide-mouthed, tubular violet-blue flowers bloom in spring and summer. It is suitable for beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or rock landscapes and deer resistant.

Growing Margarita Bop Beard Tongue

• Plant Margarita Bop Beard Tongue in a location with full sun to partial shade, ensuring it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
• Water the plant regularly, particularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Use well-draining soil, such as sandy or loamy soil, to prevent waterlogging and root rot, promoting healthy root development.
• Margarita Bop Beard Tongue is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
• Prune the plant after flowering to remove spent blooms and encourage bushier growth, promoting continuous blooming throughout the growing season.

Shipping Info

The plant will be approximately 10 to 12 inches in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in one gallon containers. They will be shipped without the containers. The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping. They will be ready to plant upon arrival.