Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis Silverton®

Scientific Name: Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'P014S'

Also Known As

Penstemon linarioides ssp. coloradoensis 'P014S'
Penstemon linarioides ssp. coloradoensis Silverton®
Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'Silverton'
Silverton Bluemat Penstemon
Silverton Toadflax Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis Silverton® plant details

Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis Silverton® is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis Silverton®

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis Silverton®

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'Silverton' forms evergreen, silver-green foliage on low, spreading mounds topped with multicoloured spikes of tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, lavender, and pink. Long-lived in hot, dry sunny locations in full sun with good drainage. Popular with pollinators.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Spreading mounds of silvery, evergreen leaves provide attractive presence year round. Lavender-blue flowers are an added attraction. Perennial. Xeriscape. Well drained loam or sandy soil. USDA zones 4-10 (has been grown up to 8,000').