Silverton Bluemat Penstemon
Silverton Bluemat Penstemon is a small, native plant found growing in southwestern Colorado and northern New Mexico. It has beautiful silvery, evergreen leaves.
In May and June, it bears an abundance of lavender-blue flowers. The attractive foliage maintains its mounded shape and beauty through the winter months. It's a small, native plant suitable for rock gardens.
Silverton Bluemat Penstemon
Silverton Bluemat Penstemon is a small, native plant found growing in southwestern Colorado and northern New Mexico. It has beautiful silvery, evergreen leaves.
In May and June, it bears an abundance of lavender-blue flowers. The attractive foliage maintains its mounded shape and beauty through the winter months. It's a small, native plant suitable for rock gardens.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'P014S'
Pronunciation
PEN-stem-on lin-ar-ee-OY-deez kol-oh-rad-oh-EN-sis
Mature Height
8 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 16 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
light lavender-blue
Bloom time
May and June
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
species is native to Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-10
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Silverton Bluemat Penstemon grows in several locations at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It's a small plant, so it needs to be placed where it's noticed. It has nice flowers when in bloom.
Maintenance
Remove spent flowers after they are done blooming. Prune stems as needed to remove any dieback.