Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'Silverton'
Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis 'Silverton' forms evergreen, silvery mounds topped with spikes of blue, purple, and pink tubular flowers.
Description:
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.
Common Name: Bluemat or Toadflax Penstemon
Family: Scrophulariaceae (The Figwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Semi-desert, foothills, and woodland openings.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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