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Penstemon macranthus Eastw. sect. Spectabiles 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon macranthus Eastw. sect. Spectabiles
BibliographyBull. Torrey Bot. Club 32: 207 (1905)
Native RangeNevada
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1000-1400m
Descriptiontaproot, basal leaves obovate-spathulate, tapered to wide petiole, upper stem leaves connate, oblong or ovate, glaucous, glabrous, thyrsus interrupted, corolla 4cm
Size35-80cm
Colorrose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPenstemon palmeri var. macranthus (Eastw.) N.H.Holmgren
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (NEV Nevada)
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