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
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Botanic Name

Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'P014S'

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Pronunciation

PEN-stem-on lin-ar-ee-OY-deez kol-oh-rad-oh-EN-sis

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Mature Height

8 to 12 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 16 in.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

light lavender-blue

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Bloom time

May and June

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-10

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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