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How to Grow and Care for Bunchleaf Penstemon

Bunchleaf Penstemon, also known as Foothill Beardtongue, Purdy's Penstemon, Purdy's Foothill Penstemon

Bunchleaf Penstemon is considered an easy-to-care-for plant, well-suited to gardeners of all levels. It thrives in well-draining soil with regular watering, although it is drought-tolerant once established. Special care points include ensuring ample sunlight exposure and avoiding waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Pruning spent flowers can encourage a second bloom, enhancing bunchleaf Penstemon's vibrant display.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Bunchleaf Penstemon

Bunchleaf Penstemon

Bunchleaf Penstemon

Bunchleaf Penstemon

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Varieties of Bunchleaf Penstemon

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Bunchleaf penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare'

Bunchleaf penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare' has bell-shaped, blue-purple flowers and thin blue-green foliage. This cultivar is a hybrid between Penstemon heterophyllus and an unknown species. It was produced in the 1950s by Richard de la Mare, who name it for his wife, Catherine.

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Bunchleaf penstemon 'Margarita BOP'

The bunchleaf penstemon 'Margarita BOP' cultivar of the Foothill penstemon was grown to live longer, be easy to grow, and resist deer. Planters appreciate it for the dramatic visual effect it offers when planted en masse along a dry mixed border. Its compact size means that it grows "tidy." The name has a dual origin, with "Margarita" referring to Santa Margarita, the place of its birth, and "BOP" an abbreviation for "back of porch," the specific location where it was found.

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Bunchleaf penstemon 'Blue Spring'

Bunchleaf penstemon 'Blue Spring' dazzles with tubular azure blossoms that flourish in the spring, radiating among lance-shaped foliage. This perennial's vibrant display is particularly suited to rocky soils and dry landscapes, where it forms generous clumps up to 2 feet high. Resilient and drought-tolerant, bunchleaf penstemon 'Blue Spring' merges ornamental beauty with rugged adaptability.

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