= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'P014S'
low
light lavender-blue
May and June
8 to 12 in.
12 to 16 in.
Yes
species is native to Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona
sun, part shade
USDA zones 4-10
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Silverton bluemat penstemon is a small native plant that is 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. This is a small native plant suitable for rock gardens.
Silverton bluemat penstemon has been growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden in several locations. It is a small plant, so it needs to be placed where it will be noticed. It has nice flowers when in bloom.
Remove spent flowers after they are done blooming. Prune stems as needed to remove any dieback.
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