Penstemon linarioides ssp. coloradoensis

Also Known As

Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis
Bluemat Penstemon
Toadflax Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 10"-15"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Penstemon linarioides ssp. coloradoensis plant details

Penstemon linarioides ssp. coloradoensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon linarioides ssp. coloradoensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon linarioides ssp. coloradoensis

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a favorite dwarf Penstemon, needle-like intense silvery leaves, forming tiny mats small enough for troughs. It never suffers from any dieback and seems very easy for a caespitose Penstemon, this would be a first rank plant even if it never flowered, and the flowers are lovely as well.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A very nice Penstemon native to the Rockies. This is an ideal choice for the rock garden or rock wall edge. Spreading little mounded mat of silver-gray evergreen foliage with quite good showy spikes of lavender-blue flowers to 12". Good drainage and will take dry when established.