SILVERTON® bluemat penstemon
Penstemon linarioides subsp. coloradoensis 'P014S'
Spreading mounds of silvery, evergreen leaves provide attractive presence year round. Lavender-blue flowers are an added attraction. Perennial. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Not well suited to areas that are frequently irrigated, poorly drained soils, and soils highly amended with organic materials. Thrives in disturbed soils - aerate surrounding soil with push aerator or spading fork from time to time. Deadhead for the first two years to avoid seed set - will result in a stronger plant.
Tips from the pros: Not well suited to areas that are frequently irrigated, poorly drained soils, and soils highly amended with organic materials. Thrives in disturbed soils - aerate surrounding soil with push aerator or spading fork from time to time. Deadhead for the first two years to avoid seed set - will result in a stronger plant.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 8-12 inches |
| Width | 12-16 inches |
| Flowering Season | May and June |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-10 |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ, CO, NM |
| Year Introduced | 2005 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial if growing conditions are correct. Allow to go to seed |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8125 ft |
